It’s October which means the
beginning of yet another TV season. Last
year I went through my TIVO and gave a brief review of the first new episodes
or two of all the shows I watched last year and all the new shows that piqued
my interest. It was a fun exercise so I
thought I would take the next three weeks or so and preview the new season yet
again. Here the first installment of my
2012-2013 television early season review…
Go On
Alright, I
know this is Community light, but I really like Community so why wouldn’t I
enjoy a slightly dumbed down version? I
also have a weak spot for Matthew Perry, who is one of my all time favorite TV
actors. How weak? So weak that I may be the only person on the
planet who will defend Studio 60. This
show isn’t great, but it has enough funny moments to make it enjoyable and it
certainly has the potential to be a lot better.
Not to mention that one of the episodes was shot at the bowling alley I
used to go to when I was living in L.A.
VERDICT: It’s going on my season pass
Parenthood
This show
took a good size fall in my Season Pass
rankings last year. I wasn’t super happy
with the end of the season and a bunch of the characters felt underserved. While nothing is going to fix the undeserving
problem other then getting rid of characters, the season is off to a much
better start. The adoption angle with
Erika Chirstensen, a character I have found annoying over the last couple of
seasons, looks really good. I love the
addition of Ray Romano, even though the last thing the show needs is another
character. He’s been nothing short of
brilliant so far. I will admit that the
breast cancer bit seems a little over dramatic and cliché for this show, but
I’ll go with it since everything else has been so solid.
VERDICT: Started at 13 on season pass,
will probably stay put
Sons of Anarchy
At this
point it appears that this show is what it is.
The beginning of this season didn’t quite build off the crazy ending of
last, but holy cow did it get crazy again fast.
If there is one thing you can rely on from Sons it is at least one unbelievable
plot twist or event. We’re only three
episodes in and we already have one this season. As long as actors keep pounding out quality
compelling performances, I’m willing to give the show a pass on its silliness.
VERDICT: Started at 4 on season pass, will stay or
move up
Revolution
I really
like the concept of this show. I’ve had
a “no more electricity” story floating around in my head for years. I’m just not sure that this show, like almost
any show, movie, book, etc that has tackled the subject, is hitting the points I find
interesting. After watching three
episodes, I found some entertaining moments, but as a whole the show isn’t
doing much for me. The production value
isn’t great and the acting leaves a lot to be desired. I’m probably going to stick with it a little
longer just to see if they take it somewhere more interesting but I don’t think
I still be watching by the end of the season.
VERDICT: on season pass for now, but on
final notice
Survivor
I’ve gone
on record as not being a fan of Survivor gimmicks, but so far this season is
looking pretty damn interesting. I like
the idea of bringing back contestants that were forced off the show by injury,
even if one of them had a chance at a full season and lost before he got
injured on his second try. They did a
good job of bringing together a bunch of interesting people, both past contestants,
famous people and newbies. I was going
to make a joke about Jeff Kent being safe because he wouldn’t be washing his
truck on the island but then he went and hurt his knee anyway. Also, I find it hard to believe that only two
people have any idea who Jeff Kent or Blair from Fact of Life are, but I guess
that is just making the season that much more interesting. I have high hopes that this is going to be
another quality season of Survivor.
VERDICT: Started at 16 on season pass,
will probably move up slightly
How I Met Your
Mother
If you read
this blog you know I write about this show on a weekly basis, so there isn’t
much point in going on about it here. I’m
watching out of loyalty and a desire to conclude the journey I started 8 years
ago, but I’m not crazy about what is put on my television screen every week. Let’s all make a collective prayer that this
is the last season and we don’t have to endure another horrible season just to
find out who mom is.
VERDICT: Started at 8 on season pass, will drop
significantly
New Girl
It was
suggested that I start a weekly review of this show and I just might do
that. It was easily one of the best
comedies on TV last season and has come back strong early in this one. I must admit, I am a little bias when it
comes to opinions on this show though because I’ve had a huge crush on Zooey
Deschanel since the first time I saw Elf.
I’m not sure I can be rational when praising or criticize, but I will
try.
VERDICT: Started at 5 on season pass, will stay put or
move up slightly
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