Bad TV is a dish better served on Monday nights
It’s funny, I know that Halloween is right around the corner when I begin to see Christmas decorations being sold everywhere.
Wow, it’s only almost November? Time does indeed go by so slowly. But this means that November sweeps is coming up, which means my epic TV schedule is in for a treat. Let’s see how I am doing so far:
Prison Break - I am thoroughly disappointed. It was a guilty little pleasure to begin with, but now has descended into pure awfulness. Why do season threes of anything suck, at least at the beginning? There is some positivity in there, I guess. Lincoln, the brother who was the one they were trying to get out for the longest time, reversed and is playing the Michael role for the 3rd season. I am actually slightly lowering my cold shoulder to this whole ‘we’re back in jail’ thing, but not by much. The team truly failed me. First, why in the world kill off Sara? I know she had a baby in real life and all, and that’s great and dandy, really, but damn it. Severed head? Oh no you didn’t. We invested seasons into this character but then the bun leaves the oven and it’s all over? I’m sorry, but you failed. This is why no one takes TV seriously. If you commit to a show, commit to it. If you believe it’s art you’re doing, do it! I’m not happy.
Heroes - Well, it’s not bad but it’s no spectacle either. The first season finale did me in, it just didn’t live up to its hype/unite all the characters in a pleasing way. I am enjoying Claire’s life most of all. I love her, I just love her. I’m not digging Hiro’s arc. He’s funny, yes, but his plot line getting stale and repetitive. I like the new girl who can mimic anything she sees (or is it watches?). But the twins crossing the border bit isn’t making much sense. Their power is too… I dunno. But, I felt the same way last year during some of the plot twists and usually ended up embracing them, so we’ll see…
Bionic Woman - *sigh*. Okay, it has its moments. It looks stunning, first of all. But the story’s a bit out of whack. Just where are they going with this? I also had a problem with some musical decisions. “Breathe me” by Sia was terribly used. Maybe it’s because it’s one of my favourite songs ever, or it just can’t reach the power factor it had with Six Feet Under’s amazing use, but it was just wrong. The second episode was bit rushed yet fun. I think once they get the direction of the season nailed down, I’ll understand it and maybe, just maybe, look forward to it.
Pushing Daisies - I. Love. This. Show. Man, I’m G-L-A-D I got into this. It’s a mixture of Dead Like Me, Six Feet Under, and something else quaint. It’s just brilliant, especially considering I originally found the whole idea quite bland. Now, I find the mechanism works with the plot nicely. Did I mention I LOVE it? Ahhh, I love Chuck. I am also having an affair with the house Chuck’s aunts live in — how cool is that house!? I love this show.
Smallville - I guess all good things come to an end. Season six was too good be true. I’m okay with Kara. She actually possesses this snarky charisma to prove challenging to Clark. But please tell me she’s not evil. She can’t be, okay? He finally has real family, let him be happy. I’m not digging this Lana thing, even though I thought I would. The plot has been done to death. I like her hidden dark side, but is ‘retribution’ (as Lionel said) what this is really all about? Regardless, I’m sure this is her last season. She has been tainted. Meh, at least there’s still Chloe. Ahhh Chloe, you make me doe-eyed.
CSI - Bland, bland, bland. The premiere was great, along with it’s promo. I love promos. I love trailers. Trailer/promo-making is an art. I can’t believe Sara is leaving. I LOVE Sara. But, I guess this was inevitable. We finally get the Grissom and Sara romance, it was too good to be seen. The shows itself is a hodgepodge. They have done EVERY type of crime, it’s getting boooooooooring. I want more ‘Toe Tags’-esque episodes. I hope there’s another Miniature Killer-type storyline. I love those.
TV isn’t all THAT bad so far. There are a few highs, it just needs time. Oh, there’s also Pushing Daisies. Did I mention how much I LOVE that show? November should prove interesting. TV in review then.
Tags: Bionic Woman, Christmas, CSI, Dead Like Me, Halloween, Heroes, Prison Break, Pushing Daisies, Six Feet Under, Smallville