It’s Fall TV Time, People!

I am so excited that Fall TV is finally here. Don’t get me wrong – I have loved watching Big Brother as much as the next guy (I miss you, Tommy!), but it’s time for something new.

Lately I’ve been sinking my teeth into Barry on HBO. Is it just me, or is Hank the funniest character on TV right now? I’m also super into The Terror, and it makes me want to go back and watch the first season; although it’s one of those shows where the story is completely different every time.

Speaking of that, I enjoyed last week’s premier of American Horror Story 1984. I mean, we were all thinking that without Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson the show was going to suck, right? But I have to admit that I didn’t miss them in this first episode. Also, I think I’m in love with Billie Lourd, but I already knew that. Okay, so the show wasn’t scary, but it was so much fun I didn’t even care.

After checking out the results from last night’s Emmys, I learned that I need to check out 2 things: Fleabag and Russian Doll. Did you know Russian Doll is a comedy? I sure didn’t. How did I miss that?

 

It’s been a while!

It has been so long since I last blogged, but after the last few episodes of the Walking Dead, I feel like I have to get back to it! I’ve spent the last few years going back to school and starting a new career. It’s great, but not nearly as much fun as watching TV and ranting about it.

I’ve gotten into a bad habit of not watching nearly enough TV, but I am ready to get back to the important things in life. These days I’m watching TWD (of course), Orange Is the New Black, New Girl, Mindy Project, and Black Mirror. Watched and freaking loved Stranger Things this summer. Awesome! I have to admit that I have given up on American Horror Story. Last few seasons started out amazing then just fizzled right the fuck out. I gave Scream Queens a hearty try, but it just wasn’t as funny as it was trying to be. It had its moments. I’ve also been watching a lot of Ghost Adventures, but that is kind of a guilty pleasure. Lets not tell anyone about that, k?

By the way, when did New Girl stop being hilarious? Super disappointed in the last few episodes.

Heading into the holiday week I plan to dig into Hulu, Netflix, and Sling to find all of the good things that I should be watching. Any suggestions?

 

 

 

 

Buddy TV’s ‘100 Sexiest Men of 2012’ kind of makes me feel like a dirty old lady.

So I stumbled upon Buddy TV’s list of the top 100 sexy guys of 2012 (BuddyTV Slideshow | TV’s 100 Sexiest Men of 2012.,) and I have to say that I don’t have my finger on the pulse of TV like I used to. I didn’t know who a lot of these guys were, and many of them looked way too young to be considered sexy unless you’re a teenager. I just kind of skipped over those dudes.

I was pleased to see that Lucas Bryant made it in at 97, although I have to say that Haven and I are a thing of the past. I got tired of the whole bolt gun killer and Jordan thing a few episodes ago and let it drop.

Sam Palladio from Nashville, who came in at 82, looks like the kind of guy I hope my daughter brings home some day.

I have some mixed emotions about Charlie Hunnam making the list at number 80. I love Sons of Anarchy, and I can see that he’s pretty hot, but I don’t know… Jax doesn’t have anything on Juice. No one has a smile like that. I’m a season behind on Sons, by the way, so no spoilers if Jax or Juice are dead by now.

I’m kind of creeped out that Evan Peters showed up on the list. Yeah, I guess he’s good looking, but how can you think of someone from American Horror Story that way? Gross.

Good for Adam Scott for being number 34.

True Blood really brought home the bacon with Ryan Kwanten at #22 (who wouldn’t spend a night with lovable Jason,) Alexander Skarsgard at #15 (yes, please,) and Joe Manganiello at #7. I stopped reading from there, because there’s no way six people in this world could look any better than Joe Manganiello.

The Walking Dead: A possible zombie fetus, sexy times for Carol and Daryl, and real live PEOPLE!

I was instantly brought back into the world of the Walking Dead last night. I expected to pick up right where we left off, so the changes in the characters since we’ve seen them last were a bit of a shock. My favorite part of the entire episode was that there was no speaking during the opening sequence, when they were scavenging through the house. It illustrated how the group has become a close-knit, well-oiled machine.

I totally would have eaten that dog food, by the way…

Our heroes are getting really good at this life of fighting for survival, and every single one of them is capable of looking out for the group. The thing that really brought home to me how much the characters have adapted, was their joy at killing walkers and securing the yard. In past seasons, fighting off walkers took a serious emotional toll, but now we see the gang smirking, chuckling and patting each other on the back. These are not the same people we left by the side of the road last season!

I enjoyed last night’s glimpses into interpersonal relationships. Of course Beth and Carl would become buds and have a little flirtation! I would never have thought of it last season, but really, what else do they have going for them? And Carol and Daryl? Ha! We all expected them to get together at some point, but I wouldn’t have envisioned Carol throwing out the sexual innuendo like that! I think I may have sold Carol short in the past. She may grow on me this season.

The one thing that had me saying “Oh, god, no…” was when Lori and Rick started fighting. No more. Thankfully, they kept it short. I did enjoy the conversation between Lori and Hershel about the baby and such. Would they really do Lori in with a zombie fetus?! I doubt it… When Lori started bitching and moaning about the overdone Shane thing, I thought for sure Hershel’s “You know who doesn’t give a shit about that?” was going to be answered “Me.” That would have been a lot funnier. Just saying.

Speaking of Hershel, I almost shit myself when he was bitten. My first thought was that Rick should just have shot him right then and there. I guess the amputation was a bit more logical. Then, just as I’m catching my breath from all that: PEOPLE!!! “Holy shit,” indeed.

Not too much going on with the new Fall TV schedule. Haven’s on, though!

Just wanting to take a few quick minutes to weigh in on the Fall TV season so far. A couple of the shows that I didn’t expect to like (sitcoms!) have turned out to be pretty good, but a couple that I had faith in are falling flat.

Let’s start with Revolution. Yikes. I really really want to like this show – expected to, even. It just isn’t grabbing me. It’s one of those shows where the husband and I tune in, but trade jabs about it the entire way through. “Wow, how lucky that only the attractive people seem to have survived!” I mean, if the women can still find all of that sexy make-up, you would think they could come up with adequate clothing to cover their cleavage. And the daughter, are we supposed to like her? Again – yikes. I think I’ll give it one more shot, just because I want so much to like it.

My other big disappointment has been The Mindy Project. I love Mindy Kaling. She’s better than that. Again, I will keep watching for an episode or two to see if it grows.

I can’t believe all of the good things I’m hearing about The New Normal. Really? Every single character is a stereotype. No, thanks.

Three shows that I’ve managed to catch that were so boring I don’t even have anything to say about them one way or the other: Partners, The Neighbors, and Guys with Kids. Meh.

I was surprised to find myself sucked into the first episode of The Mob Doctor. I usually don’t like medical dramas, and I was just about to turn it off when it caught me with an unexpected plot twist. Still, even though I watched the entire first episode, it wasn’t enough to bring me back for more.

One show that I totally did not expect to like is Go On. I don’t quite know what it is that has kept me coming back for more, but there’s just something about it. It’s not that Chandler’s in it, either. I could always take or leave Friends.

My favorite new Fall show so far is Ben and Kate. The characters are likeable and kooky without being over the top. Plus, there’s no laugh track. I despise laugh tracks.

I still have a couple of new shows waiting in my TiVo queue, and I’m really looking forward to 666 Park Ave this weekend.

All new shows aside – The Walking Dead and American Horror Story both start soon! Until then, I finally have Haven to keep me company. I missed you, Duke.

 

I’ve been off the grid – mostly worrying about ‘Haven’ and missing DJ Qualls.

Man, what a summer so far. I have been busy going back to school and buying a new house. There was even a day or two there where I didn’t watch a single TV show! It may not sound like much, but that’s a record.

Like most summers, I have suddenly found myself emotionally invested in Big Brother contestants. I don’t know how they do it, but that show just sucks me in every time. 

Truth be told, I am a little sad about summer TV this year. What the hell, Haven? You’re going to be on in the fall now? That’s crap. I am accustomed to having my Haven in the summer. I have a bad feeling about this. With so many other things to choose from the fall, will Haven be lost in the mix?

I am also mourning the loss of Memphis Beat this summer. Yeah, I know it was kind of cheesy, what with the Elvis impersonating and all, but I like my TV cheesy in the summer. Plus, I miss DJ Qualls. I know, he makes occasional appearances on Supernatural, but I am several seasons behind on that show. Like, however many seasons there are. I think I’ve made it to episode 6 at this point.

The one incredibly bright spot in this summer’s TV: Breaking Bad. Shit yes.

‘The Walking Dead’ just won’t let me move on.

Here’s our first look at Michonne, courtesy of Inside TV. Thanks, Dalton Ross!

‘The Walking Dead’ first look of Danai Gurira as Michonne | Inside TV | EW.com.

Kudos to The Walking Dead for doing such a good job keeping viewers’ interest during the hiatus. I’ve been seeing one or two season 3 promotional items a week, so just when I might be starting to forget how sexy crossbows are now, or how much I wish Beth hadn’t made it out alive – Boom, The Walking Dead. Well played.

Trailer Court: New fall TV previews judged!

Yay – Trailers!! Thanks, Inside TV!

Extraterrestrials, bows and arrows, haunted houses, and Mindy Kaling on your TV this fall!

There’s already some great info out there about the fall 2012 TV season, and I’m pretty psyched about a couple of the shows. Others, not so much. Here’s my quick-and-dirty take on what we have to look forward to.

CBS:

Made In Jersey. Jersey girl fits in at a high-society law firm. Jersey Shore meets Legally Blonde.

Partners. Long-time pals deal with friendship changes when one decides to get married. This is going to have to have some seriously good chemistry and script-writing.

Vegas. Cowboy turns Vegas Sheriff. Based on a true story. I might watch an episode.

Elementary. Sherlock in New York. I’ll read reviews before making a decision on this one.

CW:

Emily Owens, MD. Young doctor we are supposed to believe is a geek learns that the real world is cliquey. I’m thinking no.

Arrow. Green Arrow is looking good. Real good. The dude, I mean, not sure about the show itself.

Beauty and the Beast. Beauty is a homicide detective, and the Beast looks nothing like a beast from what I can see. Maybe he’s a dick?

FOX:

The Mob Doctor. It’s about a doctor for the mob.

The Mindy Project. Yay! Mindy Kaling! Looking forward to it.

Ben and Kate. A guy moves in with his sister to help her raise her daughter. Like Partners, this is going to totally depend on the writers and actors.

NBC:

Revolution. Some kind of energy-apocalypse goes down, and people have to fight to survive. I couldn’t help noticing that the cast was outfitted with weaponry, including a dude with a bow and arrow. The concept reminded me a little bit of another show I know of… And, what could possibly be up with all of the hot guys with bows and arrows showing up on TV?

Go On. Chandler (known in some circles as Matthew Perry,) makes nice with people in a therapy group. I’ll see what Chandler’s up to these days.

The New Normal. A blended family sitcom. Animal Practice. Comedic hijinks at a veterinary office. Guys with Kids. Three kind of immature pals become dads. I’m going to group these together, because I just don’t trust new sitcoms until I’ve watched about two episodes. They don’t sound fantastic, but you never know, they could be good for a few laughs.

Chicago Fire. Extremely attractive firefighters in Chicago.

ABC:

Neighbors. Extraterrestrials live in a posh suburb. This could be my chance to make up for the fact that I never watched Alf. Yeah, it’s true, I never watched Alf. We can’t all be perfect.

Nashville. Soap opera about the Nashville music scene. Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere star in this one. Still, nah.

Family Tools. Comedy about a family handyman business. I will watch this for one reason: Leah Remini. I still watch King of Queens any time my TiVo sees fit to suggest it.

Last Resort. A submarine crew is in serious hot water after they refuse to detonate a nuclear missile. Not my bag, but I might give it a try because it stars Andre Braugher. He was fantastic in Men of a Certain Age, which I am still pissed at TNT for cancelling. That and Memphis Beat. You suck, TNT.

Malibu Country. Reba moves to Malibu. No.

666 Park Ave. Locke (Terry O’Quinn to some,) buys a haunted house. I’m there.

And this doesn’t even include the midseason premieres! How I am going to get through the summer waiting for this good stuff, I don’t know. It’s a good thing I have Haven to tide me over.

Check out The TV Addict for the full schedule:

The Definitive Fall 2012 Primetime TV Schedule | the TV addict.

TBS Developing New Sitcoms with Conan. And Norm’s back!

TV Guide’s Lindsay Silberman brings us this little nugget of info about some upcoming TV shows:

TBS Developing Sitcoms with Conan OBrien, Norm MacDonald Talk Show – Todays News: Our Take | TVGuide.com.

I love me some Conan O’Brien, so I’m looking forward to checking out anything he has a hand in. I have to say, though, Zone Lord? A hip, but evil alien? Okay, Conan, I guess I’ll go with you on that.

Hey, I thought I was the only person out there who enjoyed the comedic stylings of Norm MacDonald! Not so, it would seem. Norm MacDonald is Trending sounds a lot like The Soup. I’m in.