Telly galore
Oct. 16th, 2008 06:40 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
roginSo, I've got a bit of time on my hands, since I have to wait an hour, until my little DNA strand is deprotected, so I thought I'll ramble a bit about all the new shows and seasons I'm watching at the moment.
Will contain traces of: Supernatural, Pushing Daisies, The Sarah Jane Adventures, True Blood, Life on Mars US, The Fringe, Dexter
Supernatural: I think I like this show better with every season. It still has the old quirks, but it gets more intense with every episode. I love the new setting, with Dean as god's chosen guy on earth and Sam as the startup demon lord. What I probably like best is that it looks like both sides are pretty evil in their own way and that the boys will have tough job not getting torn appart by their chosen allies. Only thing that I'm not that keen on is the new Ruby actress, but maybe she'll get her cool moments.
Pushing Daisies: I'm still wondering how long this quirky, tacky, candy striped show will stay interesting, but so far I still like it a lot, especially Olive in the Sound of music convent. "But I want to be poor in other ways!!" Bwahahahaha
The Sarah Jane Adventures: Is still top notch kids tv. I still get a lot more Who vibe from it than from Torchwood. Also I think Sarah Jane is one of the most likeable characters of the Who-verse. She should get to bed Captain John for being great :).
True Blood: Good stuff!!! Force once a vampire show that doesn't need to compare to Buffy or Angel since it really is something completely different. It has all the good ingredients, some interesting multilayered characters, cool setting due to vampires integrated into mainstream society and the plot is fascinating so far. Also the music is brilliant and I love the opening credits. HBO really is good that way. Can't wait to see, what they'll make of Song of Ice and Fire.
Life on Mars US: Ok, I knew it was blasphemy to make a remake of this, but then I thought of Queer as folk and thought, maybe it's just a little bit worse than the original but is still good and gets more episodes. So I downloaded the first episode. It sucks so hard, it puts a lot of porn actors to shame.
I never thought one could fail so hard with such a good concept. The Sam Tyler actor looks and behaves like a piece of wood that cries occasionally. And Hunt is some kind of grumpy grandpa (also he is not played by Colm Meaney, who was one of the reasons I was willing to give it a chance). Also all of the political uncorrectness is gone. It's just bad, I'll go watch the original again and wait for the next season of Ashes to Ashes.
The Fringe: Is not really my thing (too X-filey), but doesn't look half bad. Maybe I'll get into it.
Dexter: is just brilliant. There's nothing that is even remotely bad with this show. From the looks of it this season is going to be just as interesting as the first two were.
So, what is it you guys are watching? Do you have any recs for me? I find it hard to keep up with the new shows, especially with the british stuff.
Will contain traces of: Supernatural, Pushing Daisies, The Sarah Jane Adventures, True Blood, Life on Mars US, The Fringe, Dexter
Supernatural: I think I like this show better with every season. It still has the old quirks, but it gets more intense with every episode. I love the new setting, with Dean as god's chosen guy on earth and Sam as the startup demon lord. What I probably like best is that it looks like both sides are pretty evil in their own way and that the boys will have tough job not getting torn appart by their chosen allies. Only thing that I'm not that keen on is the new Ruby actress, but maybe she'll get her cool moments.
Pushing Daisies: I'm still wondering how long this quirky, tacky, candy striped show will stay interesting, but so far I still like it a lot, especially Olive in the Sound of music convent. "But I want to be poor in other ways!!" Bwahahahaha
The Sarah Jane Adventures: Is still top notch kids tv. I still get a lot more Who vibe from it than from Torchwood. Also I think Sarah Jane is one of the most likeable characters of the Who-verse. She should get to bed Captain John for being great :).
True Blood: Good stuff!!! Force once a vampire show that doesn't need to compare to Buffy or Angel since it really is something completely different. It has all the good ingredients, some interesting multilayered characters, cool setting due to vampires integrated into mainstream society and the plot is fascinating so far. Also the music is brilliant and I love the opening credits. HBO really is good that way. Can't wait to see, what they'll make of Song of Ice and Fire.
Life on Mars US: Ok, I knew it was blasphemy to make a remake of this, but then I thought of Queer as folk and thought, maybe it's just a little bit worse than the original but is still good and gets more episodes. So I downloaded the first episode. It sucks so hard, it puts a lot of porn actors to shame.
I never thought one could fail so hard with such a good concept. The Sam Tyler actor looks and behaves like a piece of wood that cries occasionally. And Hunt is some kind of grumpy grandpa (also he is not played by Colm Meaney, who was one of the reasons I was willing to give it a chance). Also all of the political uncorrectness is gone. It's just bad, I'll go watch the original again and wait for the next season of Ashes to Ashes.
The Fringe: Is not really my thing (too X-filey), but doesn't look half bad. Maybe I'll get into it.
Dexter: is just brilliant. There's nothing that is even remotely bad with this show. From the looks of it this season is going to be just as interesting as the first two were.
So, what is it you guys are watching? Do you have any recs for me? I find it hard to keep up with the new shows, especially with the british stuff.
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Date: 2008-10-16 07:04 pm (UTC)The third episode of SJA is a real treat. They did the scary circus thing really good.
I think you'd like True Blood. It's a pretty addictive and smart show.
I just helped myself to the newest Dexter ep and can't wait to watch and I so agree on Julie Benz.
Thank you sooo much for all the recs!
I'm not much one for crime shows, but I'm considering Bones because of DB, but then somehow he's so Angel for me I'm not sure I want to see him playing anything else.
Is loading the first eps californification :)
I watched the first season of Sarah Connor and I think I'll get myself the new eps too. Summer Glau really is good even if the show's a bit silly at times.
OH Yes L-Word! Do you know, when the new season is going to start?
is loading How I met your mother, it's been a while since I watched a sitcom, but I loved dr. Horrible, so...
*kisses*
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Date: 2008-10-16 07:17 pm (UTC)The L word starts in January. Probably on the 18. This will be the last season but there's a high possibility that they'll make a spin off on Alice.
And OMG you're going to love How I met your mother! I proooomise! And Californication is very entertaining too.
I know what you mean about Bones, it took me a while to get into it but the cast is brilliant (especially the leading actress. Very unique personality) and I totally fell in love with them. It's good. And DB is great in it.
I'm downloading True Blood. I squuueeed when I saw that Anna Paquin is starring! I loved her in the X men! Rogue!
Take care love! xoxoxo
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Date: 2008-10-16 07:53 pm (UTC):) I'd rather have one on Shane, but Alice is fine I suppose, glad it's not just stopping.
I already love How I met your mother for the incredible speed it's download picked up :)
Ok, I did it, put the first Bones episode on my watchlist
Anna Paquin ia awesome, but there is quite a bunch of cool actors on the show. Sookie's grandmother is so sweet.
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Date: 2008-10-23 12:43 am (UTC)I adore Anna Paquin and I laugh so much with her brother. He's so silly. And God the theme song is awesome.
kisses you
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Date: 2008-10-29 06:28 pm (UTC)