What Are You Watching?
So the Fall Television Lineup is in full swing and I can’t be further behind. My DVR is full and I just don’t seem to have enough time to keep up with any of my favorite shows! In perusing the new lineups I ran across Fall TV: Best & Worst New Shows; so here goes…
Bringing up the rear as the worst of the bunch we have “Accidentally on Purpose.” Airs Mon., 8:30PM on CBS
What it’s about: Billie, a newspaper film critic, has a one-night stand with a much younger man after a humiliating breakup with her charming boss. When she finds herself pregnant, she decides to keep both the baby and the guy, not realizing what chaos her younger boy toy will introduce into her life. When she and Zack decide to live together platonically, Zack’s freeloading friends turn her home into a frat house.
My Thoughts: I personally haven’t seen this one and the reviews aren’t making me want to bump any of my other shows to see it! If you want to chance it you can check out an episode here
“Accidentally on Purpose”
Another not so hot show according to critics is “Brothers.” Airs Fri., 8PM on FOX
What it’s about: Mike Trainor is living the good life in New York. Handsome, wealthy, and recently retired from the NFL, he seems to have it all. But a phone call from his mother sends him flying back to his hometown of Houston, where he finds that a car accident has left his brother, Chill, in a wheelchair, struggling to keep his restaurant open. When she learns that Mike’s manager absconded with all of Mike’s hard-earned money, Mike’s scheming mother is determined to keep Mike in Houston to help save Chill’s restaurant and bring her family back together again.
My Thoughts: Well I’m 2 for 2, haven’t seen this one either. However I do feel a slight obligation to at least watch one episode and draw my own conclusions. Check it out.
"Brothers"
According to critics these next two shows can use a little work:
“Three Rivers” Airs Sun., 9PM on CBS
What it’s about: Dr. Andy Yablonski (Alex O’Loughlin, “Moonlight”) leads an elite team of medical professionals who work with organ transplant patients and their families, offering a last chance at hope for many. At the preeminent transplant hospital in the country, Yablonski and his colleagues race against time to save lives, as well as managing the fears and concerns of worried family members of donors and recipients alike.
My Thoughts: This premiered last night and while I haven’t watched it yet I have to admit that I have been looking forward to watching this show. I am a CW fan so hopefully this won’t disappoint me! Judge for yourself.
"Three Rivers"
Next up is “The Vampire Diaries.” Airs Thurs., 8PM on CW
What it’s about: A few months after their parents are killed in a tragic car accident, Elena Gilbert and her brother, Jeremy, are trying to come to terms with their grief. For Elena, formerly popular and involved with school and her friends, it’s a struggle to hide her sadness from the world. She finds herself drawn to a handsome and mysterious new student, Stefan, unaware that he is a centuries-old vampire doing his best to live peacefully among humans. His brother, Damon, however, is the embodiment of vampire stereotypes, including violence and brutality, and the two brothers wage a war for the souls of Elena and everyone else in her small Virginia town. Based on the series of novels by L.J. Smith.
My Thoughts: I really like it! This is one of the few new series that I am actually up to date with watching. Maybe it’s something about vampires that just intrigue me but I’d recommend it. See for yourself.
“The Vampire Diaries”
These Next four have been classified as pretty good shows:
“The Good Wife” Airs Thurs., 8PM on ABC.
What it’s about: When a very public sex and political corruption scandal lands her husband in jail, housewife Alicia Florrick must get past the humiliation and betrayal and assume responsibility for her family. She resumes her career as a defense attorney by taking a junior associate’s post at a prestigious Chicago law firm, where an old friend from law school is now a partner. As she competes to win the only full-time associate’s position, she sheds her persona as the embarrassed wife of a politician and takes charge of her own destiny.
My Thoughts: I ran across this show on demand and I was instantly hooked. I think the premise of this new drama is very clever. If you haven’t seen it, check it out now!
“The Good Wife”
“Flash Forward” Airs Thurs., 8PM on ABC.
What it’s about: Residents of Los Angeles go about their day, unaware that a mysterious event is about to change their lives. FBI agents Mark Benford and Demetri Noh are in the midst of a car chase, Benford’s physician wife is in the middle of a surgical procedure, and Benford’s friend, Aaron Stark, works on power lines high above the ground. Suddenly, something causes everyone on the world to black out for just over two minutes. During that time, each person sees a series of events in his or her own future — some good, some bad, some apparently nonexistent. As people begin to piece together their visions on a worldwide web site, Mark and Demetri use that information to try to pinpoint the cause of the blackout. But people are still left to try to determine whether destiny can be changed, and what affect that change may have on the destinies of others.
My Thoughts: This is yet another TV show that is crowding up my DVR but I am looking forward to seeing what it is all about. You can too!
“Flash Forward”
“Community” Airs Thurs., 9:30PM on NBC.
What it’s about: When a fast-talking lawyer (Joel McHale) finds his degree has been revoked, he is forced to go back to school. Hoping to score points with a pretty coed, he invents a study group and invites her to join. Imagine his surprise when she’s not the only one who shows up for help with Spanish from the “board-certified tutor” he proclaims himself to be. Though his command of the language is anything but good, the group continues to meet and ends up learning a lot about themselves.
My Thoughts: I saw one of the cast members, Yvette Nicole Brown, on the Wendy Williams show ad say a clip that looked very entertaining.
"Community"
Topping off the Honorable mentions we have “Glee.” Airs Wed., 9PM on FOX.
What it’s about: Optimistic teacher Will Schuester tries to inspire a group of ragtag performers to restore McKinley High School’s glee club to its former glory and take part in a national competition. Of course, it would be an easier task if it weren’t for the current stars of the choir: a nerdy soprano, a diva-in-training who refuses to sing back-up, a geeky guitar player and an awkward girl who struggles to suppress her stutter. Still, with two real talents in his sights, Will and fellow teacher Emma Pillsbury are determined to do whatever they can to prove all naysayers wrong and make the show choir great again.
My Thoughts: I love Glee, it’s entertaining, fresh, and fun! Check out one of my favorite episodes so far, Single Ladies performance!
"Glee"
Topping the list we have these two shows “Modern Family” and “V.”
“Modern Family” Airs Wed., 9PM on ABC.
What it’s about: Told from the perspective of an unseen documentary filmmaker, “Modern Family” offers an honest and frequently hilarious look at the complexity of family life. Parents Phil and Claire yearn for an honest, open relationship with their three kids, but a teen who’s trying to grow up too fast, another child who’s too smart for her own good, and a rambunctious young son make it challenging. Jay and his much-younger wife are raising her son together, but people sometimes mistake Jay for his wife’s father. Meanwhile, partners Mitchell and Cameron have just adopted a child from Vietnam, which poses a completely different set of challenges.
My Thoughts: Haven’t seen it, but if you have time check it out.
"Modern Family"
“V” Airs Tue., 8PM on ABC | Premieres Nov. 3
What it’s about: The world has its first encounter with an alien race. Calling themselves the Visitors and promoting an agenda of peace, they seem to be friendly, but their congeniality may be a cover for a more malevolent agenda. FBI Counterterrorism Agent Erica Evans (Elizabeth Mitchell) discovers a secret about the Vs that threatens the lives of everyone around her, including her teenage son, who sees the aliens as a sign of hope. Meanwhile, Father Jack (Joel Gretsch), already questioning his faith when the Visitors arrived, seeks answers outside his church and finds other dissidents who believe the Vs are not who or what they claim to be. The new ABC series is billed as a “re-imagining” of the 1980s miniseries by the same name.
My Thoughts: I guess we’ll all have to wait to see if we’ll be tuning it to watch “V” on Tuesday nights. Until then here is a sneak preview.
"V"
These are based on critic’s reviews, do you agree? What show did I miss that you are really into this season?
~SimplyPut
