In one short week the sixth season of 'Castle' will be premiering on ABC.
Thinking back over the last four seasons, it's easy to say that 'Castle' is a show that has succeeded in character growth. Beckett and Castle have both made strides and bounds in terms of mental and emotional well-being. Now even bigger changes are coming our way.
Although ABC and Andrew Marlowe (the creator of 'Castle') have been trying to keep a wrap on details of this season's premiere, it's pretty easy to piece together the key points. Stop reading now if you want to avoid potential spoilers (though keep in mind that I haven't seen the premiere and these are merely my best guesses--we'll see if they hold true).
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
'Castle' is coming to TNT
The time we've all been waiting for has finally come...'Castle' is officially entering syndication.
So, when is 'Castle' coming to TNT?
The first marathon will air...
Friday, October 28, 2011
'Fringe', FOX, and new episodes
Oh Joshua Jackson, how I miss you. No, seriously.
Because of rain and game cancellations, the World Series further disrupted FOX's television schedule. Based upon the original schedule we would only have skipped new episodes of 'Fringe' for one week. Indeed, FOX essentially promised viewers that 'Fringe' (and star Joshua Jackson, who has been MIA for the first five episodes of the new season) would be back yesterday. But despite the promotional trailers, it wasn't to be. Game seven interfered and we'll have to wait yet another week for new episodes of 'Fringe'. Hopefully this won't hurt the show too much. Airing on Fridays is already a potential travesty, second only to airing on Sunday nights.
While I understand that people love baseball (and other sports) and that airing something like the World Series temporarily boosts viewers, I think that FOX made a mistake. Not just with its decision to bump 'Fringe' again, but because the World Series came only three episodes into the new television season, and put on hold breakout hits like 'New Girl'. Who knows if FOX will retain those viewers next week when baseball is over and new episodes return. Maybe viewers will have moved onto greener pastures...networks where new episodes have continued to air each week.
Here's a little something to give you your Joshua Jackson fix as you wait yet another week for his return:
Because of rain and game cancellations, the World Series further disrupted FOX's television schedule. Based upon the original schedule we would only have skipped new episodes of 'Fringe' for one week. Indeed, FOX essentially promised viewers that 'Fringe' (and star Joshua Jackson, who has been MIA for the first five episodes of the new season) would be back yesterday. But despite the promotional trailers, it wasn't to be. Game seven interfered and we'll have to wait yet another week for new episodes of 'Fringe'. Hopefully this won't hurt the show too much. Airing on Fridays is already a potential travesty, second only to airing on Sunday nights.
While I understand that people love baseball (and other sports) and that airing something like the World Series temporarily boosts viewers, I think that FOX made a mistake. Not just with its decision to bump 'Fringe' again, but because the World Series came only three episodes into the new television season, and put on hold breakout hits like 'New Girl'. Who knows if FOX will retain those viewers next week when baseball is over and new episodes return. Maybe viewers will have moved onto greener pastures...networks where new episodes have continued to air each week.
Here's a little something to give you your Joshua Jackson fix as you wait yet another week for his return:
Thursday, September 8, 2011
'New Girl' Reviewed
Today while I was aimlessly scrolling around OnDemand, I saw a listing entitled 'New Girl'. I was completely confused, since the premiere of Zooey Deschanel's new show isn't until September 20th (at 9 pm on FOX). But the pilot episode was right there, so of course I decided to watch it immediately.
I'm not going to give any spoilers, but I do have some thoughts on the show.
1. The beginning is super annoying. But not so annoying you want to switch off your TV right away.
So, I guess that's good.
2. The middle (which I suppose counts as 15 minutes into the episode, since it's only 30 minutes long) has a few laughs. But parts of it are still annoying.
3. The last five minutes are probably the best part. Finally Zooey's character (Jess) comes across as likeable. Before I just found her obnoxious.
Now, I do have to admit that if I have to choose which one of the Deschanel sisters I like better, I would pick Emily. I'm a fan of her subtler, less quirky acting style. I've also seen them both in interviews, and let me put it this way: if you find Zooey funny in interviews you'll probably laugh a lot during the show. While I realize that she is acting, a great deal of her character seems to be based on an intensified version of her personality.
The best parts of the show were the three guys (Jess' roommates). Their comedic timing was good, and they actually seemed to function well as a unit, which is important in the scheme of the show. Several times their acting outshone Deschanel's.
Will I be watching when epsiode 2 comes out?
Yes. I think this show deserves some time to grow.
Will I be watching the premiere episode on Sept. 20th?
No. I just saw it. No way am I watching that again. Plus, if you watch it OnDemand there are no commercials!
Now that I think about it, I really don't understand why FOX would choose to make it available so early. It will completely skew the accuracy of the number of viewers on premiere night. Maybe they're allowed to add in all the people who watched it OnDemand? Somehow that seems like cheating. Hmm...things to learn...
I'm not going to give any spoilers, but I do have some thoughts on the show.
1. The beginning is super annoying. But not so annoying you want to switch off your TV right away.
So, I guess that's good.2. The middle (which I suppose counts as 15 minutes into the episode, since it's only 30 minutes long) has a few laughs. But parts of it are still annoying.
3. The last five minutes are probably the best part. Finally Zooey's character (Jess) comes across as likeable. Before I just found her obnoxious.
Now, I do have to admit that if I have to choose which one of the Deschanel sisters I like better, I would pick Emily. I'm a fan of her subtler, less quirky acting style. I've also seen them both in interviews, and let me put it this way: if you find Zooey funny in interviews you'll probably laugh a lot during the show. While I realize that she is acting, a great deal of her character seems to be based on an intensified version of her personality.
The best parts of the show were the three guys (Jess' roommates). Their comedic timing was good, and they actually seemed to function well as a unit, which is important in the scheme of the show. Several times their acting outshone Deschanel's.
Will I be watching when epsiode 2 comes out?
Yes. I think this show deserves some time to grow.
Will I be watching the premiere episode on Sept. 20th?
No. I just saw it. No way am I watching that again. Plus, if you watch it OnDemand there are no commercials!
Now that I think about it, I really don't understand why FOX would choose to make it available so early. It will completely skew the accuracy of the number of viewers on premiere night. Maybe they're allowed to add in all the people who watched it OnDemand? Somehow that seems like cheating. Hmm...things to learn...
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Premiere Dates of Television Shows Fall 2011-2012
It's September, so it is officially time to prepare for the premieres of some of your favorite shows. Pull out that calendar, here are the dates that you need to keep free:
Returning shows (in order of release):
'Glee'
When? Wednesday, Sept 21st at 8 pm
Where? FOX
What? High school Glee club, made up of a bunch of ostracized misfits and popular Cheerleaders, sing and compete and date and break-up.
'Community'
When? Thursday, Sept 22nd at 8 pm
Where? NBC
What? A hilarious half-hour show about a study group at a quirky community college. Plus, Joel McHale.
'Parks and Recreation'
When? Thursday, Sept 22nd at 8:30 pm
Where? NBC
What? A hilarious half-hour show about a group of colleges at a Parks & Rec department. Plus, Amy Poehler.
'The Office'
When? Thursday, Sept 22nd at 9 pm
Where? NBC
What? Employees at a paper company work together, and insanity ensues. Also, no more Steve Carell?
'Desperate Housewives'
When? Sunday, Sept 25th at 9 pm
Where? ABC
What? Focuses on the crazy, crazy lives of a bunch of housewives and their families in a fictional suburb. Frankly, I'm a little shocked this is still on the air.
'Dexter'
When? Sunday, Oct 2nd at 9 pm
Where? Showtime
What? A serial killer who actually works for the police, and only kills bad guys. You need to be caught up on all the older seasons or you'll have no idea what's happening.
'Bones'
When? Thursday, Nov 3rd at 8 pm
Where? FOX
What? Forensic anthropologists and FBI guy solve crimes together, and may or may not be desperately in love with each other. Plus, now there will be two babies!
New shows you might want to watch (in order of release date)...
'Free Agents'
When? Wednesday, Sept 14th at 10:30 pm
Where? NBC
What? Remake of a British comedy (but aren't they all?), two co-workers deal with the aftermath of a one-night stand. Plus, Anthony Stewart Head!
'Two Broke Girls'
When? Monday, Sept 19th at 9:30 pm
Where? CBS
What? Two broke girls, who waitress and nanny. I think it's a comedy.
'New Girl'
When? Tuesday, Sept 20th at 9 pm
Where? FOX
What? Zooey Deschanel (little sis to the star of FOX's hit show, 'Bones') finally has her own show. Basically, she plays an awkward girl who moves in with three guys. Based on the previews, this will either be really funny or really obnoxious.
'Unforgettable'
When? Tuesday, Sept 20th at 10 pm
Where? CBS
What? Poppy Montgomery (of 'Without at Trace' fame) finally gets her own show. What a shock that it's another crime ridden one! She tries to solve the murder of her sister, who was killed when they were children. Oh, and she has the uncanny ability to remember everything (except the murder of her sister).
'Revenge'
When? Wednesday, Sept 21st at 10 pm
Where? ABC
What? A girl wants revenge on the people she believes are responsible for destroying her family. Basically, ABC attempts to use Emily VanCamp in a new show now that they canceled her old one ('Brothers and Sisters').
'Charlie's Angels'
When? Tuesday, Sept 22nd at 8 pm
Where? ABC
What? Modern remake of...'Charlie's Angels'
'Pan Am'
When? Sunday, Sept 25th at 10 pm
Where? ABC
What? Trying to grab some of the fans of 'Mad Men', this show revolves around the lives of beautiful Pan Am stewardesses. Back when they were called 'stewardesses'.
'The Playboy Club'
When? Sunday, Sept 25th at 10 pm
Where? NBC
What? This show revolves around the lives of hot Playboy bunnies, and their love interests/sleazy criminal interactions. Back when Playboy bunnies...never-mind.
'Hart of Dixie'
When? Monday, Sept 26th at 9 pm
Where? CW
What? Big city female surgeon gets sent to small Southern town. If you can buy Rachel Bilson as a surgeon (I said IF!) then you might buy into this show.
Want the release dates and times of other new or old shows? Just leave me a comment!
Returning shows (in order of release):
'Glee'
When? Wednesday, Sept 21st at 8 pm
Where? FOX
What? High school Glee club, made up of a bunch of ostracized misfits and popular Cheerleaders, sing and compete and date and break-up.
'Community'
When? Thursday, Sept 22nd at 8 pm
Where? NBC
What? A hilarious half-hour show about a study group at a quirky community college. Plus, Joel McHale.
'Parks and Recreation'
When? Thursday, Sept 22nd at 8:30 pm
Where? NBC
What? A hilarious half-hour show about a group of colleges at a Parks & Rec department. Plus, Amy Poehler.
'The Office'
When? Thursday, Sept 22nd at 9 pm
Where? NBC
What? Employees at a paper company work together, and insanity ensues. Also, no more Steve Carell?
'Desperate Housewives'
When? Sunday, Sept 25th at 9 pm
Where? ABC
What? Focuses on the crazy, crazy lives of a bunch of housewives and their families in a fictional suburb. Frankly, I'm a little shocked this is still on the air.
'Dexter'
When? Sunday, Oct 2nd at 9 pm
Where? Showtime
What? A serial killer who actually works for the police, and only kills bad guys. You need to be caught up on all the older seasons or you'll have no idea what's happening.
'Bones'
When? Thursday, Nov 3rd at 8 pm
Where? FOX
What? Forensic anthropologists and FBI guy solve crimes together, and may or may not be desperately in love with each other. Plus, now there will be two babies!
New shows you might want to watch (in order of release date)...
'Free Agents'
When? Wednesday, Sept 14th at 10:30 pm
Where? NBC
What? Remake of a British comedy (but aren't they all?), two co-workers deal with the aftermath of a one-night stand. Plus, Anthony Stewart Head!
'Two Broke Girls'
When? Monday, Sept 19th at 9:30 pm
Where? CBS
What? Two broke girls, who waitress and nanny. I think it's a comedy.
'New Girl'
When? Tuesday, Sept 20th at 9 pm
Where? FOX
What? Zooey Deschanel (little sis to the star of FOX's hit show, 'Bones') finally has her own show. Basically, she plays an awkward girl who moves in with three guys. Based on the previews, this will either be really funny or really obnoxious.
'Unforgettable'
When? Tuesday, Sept 20th at 10 pm
Where? CBS
What? Poppy Montgomery (of 'Without at Trace' fame) finally gets her own show. What a shock that it's another crime ridden one! She tries to solve the murder of her sister, who was killed when they were children. Oh, and she has the uncanny ability to remember everything (except the murder of her sister).
'Revenge'
When? Wednesday, Sept 21st at 10 pm
Where? ABC
What? A girl wants revenge on the people she believes are responsible for destroying her family. Basically, ABC attempts to use Emily VanCamp in a new show now that they canceled her old one ('Brothers and Sisters').
'Charlie's Angels'
When? Tuesday, Sept 22nd at 8 pm
Where? ABC
What? Modern remake of...'Charlie's Angels'
'Pan Am'
When? Sunday, Sept 25th at 10 pm
Where? ABC
What? Trying to grab some of the fans of 'Mad Men', this show revolves around the lives of beautiful Pan Am stewardesses. Back when they were called 'stewardesses'.
'The Playboy Club'
When? Sunday, Sept 25th at 10 pm
Where? NBC
What? This show revolves around the lives of hot Playboy bunnies, and their love interests/sleazy criminal interactions. Back when Playboy bunnies...never-mind.
'Hart of Dixie'
When? Monday, Sept 26th at 9 pm
Where? CW
What? Big city female surgeon gets sent to small Southern town. If you can buy Rachel Bilson as a surgeon (I said IF!) then you might buy into this show.
Want the release dates and times of other new or old shows? Just leave me a comment!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Top 'Bones' Episodes of All Time
In honor of my 100th post, I've decided to list the
Top 10 'Bones' episodes of all time
1. "The Man in the Fallout Shelter" (S1Ep9)
I love this episode. Why wouldn't you want to watch everyone in the Jeffersonian trapped together during Christmas?
2. "Aliens in a Spacehip" (S2Ep9)
Brennan and Hodgins are buried alive, and we get to see how much Booth (and everyone else!) loves them.
3. "The Santa in the Slush" (S3Ep9)
The first ever Brennan and Booth kiss. Enough said. (Except that after watching the episode you should go HERE, scroll down and watch the behind the scenes video of the kiss).
4. "The End in the Beginning" (S4Ep26)
The most frustrating episode of the whole series so far. But worth watching because it drops major hints about the future direction of the characters. Plus, everyone loves to hate this episode, so you should probably watch it just to find out what they're talking about.
5. "The Parts in the Sum of the Whole" (S5Ep16)
And the 100th episode of 'Bones'. Directed by David Boreanaz.
6. "The Beginning in the End" (S5Ep22)
The season finale of the fifth season. Very important for understanding what in the world is going on at the beginning of season 6.
7. "The Blackout in the Blizzard" (S6Ep15)
Bones and Booth get trapped together, and they're not very happy about it. Plus, a fun conversation about sex!
8. "The Hole in the Heart" (S6Ep22)
Believe me, you want to watch this one.
9."The Change in the Game" (S6Ep23)
And then you want to watch this one. Immediately.
10. "The Memories in the Shallow Grave" (S7Ep1)
Okay, you can't watch this yet. It hasn't been released. But I can guarantee that you'll want to see it as soon as it airs if you've watched #9 on this list.
Additional top episodes: "Pilot" (S1Ep1), "The Man in the Wall" (S1Ep6), "Two Bodies in the Lab" (S1Ep15), "The Man in the Morgue" (S1Ep19), "The Woman in the Sand" (S2, Ep8), "The Bodies in the Book" (S2Ep15), "The Wannabe in the Weeds" (S3Ep14), "The Mastodon in the Room" (S6Ep1)
Also, here's a bonus...a fun video of the whole cast dancing:
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
premiere dates for 'community' & 'parks & rec'
NBC has officially announced when the 2011-2012 seasons of 'Community' and 'Parks and Rec' will be...
Thursday, September 22nd
'Community' at 8 pm
'Parks & Rec' at 8:30 pm
Unfortunately '30 Rock' joins 'Bones' with a mid-season release date due to Tina Fey's pregnancy. She's due in September. (Of course the stars of all of my favorite shows had to get pregnant at the same time!)
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