Day 2 of our look back at my thoughts on the new fall television season and what is new for the winter and spring..
7:00
The Big Bang Theory – Once again, The Big Bang Theory moves back to Mondays until late October to accommodate the NFL. The show continues to be a ratings powerhouse, so I assume the move won’t shake things up too much.
I’ll save my comments for Thursday.
Supergirl – Despite a successful first season, CBS jettisoned the show and now the second season will air on The CW.
Moving to The CW seems to be working out for Supergirl. So far we’ve seen appearances from Superman, Maggie Sawyer, and the Flash.
Gotham – I still have the last 9 episodes of season 2 sitting on the DVR, so things don’t look that great for my continued interest in Gotham this year. But, you never know.
The backlog has grown to include those 9 season 2 episodes and all of season 3 to date. I need to make a decision soon as to whether or not to cut bait.
7:30
Man With A Plan – Matt LeBlanc returns to network television in this comedy about a contractor who takes more responsibility at home after his wife returns to work. It should be worth at least a shot.
One episode of this piece of garbage was more than enough.
8:00
Jane The Virgin – At this time last year, I was worried that this show would be a one-season wonder and that I would tire of the telenovela aspect of the show. Those worries turned out to be unfounded, as the show continued to be a solid, entertaining watch. I’m expecting more of the same this year.
My expectations have been met, as I continue to enjoy the now mistitled show.
2 Broke Girls – A 6th season for this crass show that has never been as good as it should be, given the talents of the leads.
This year has been more of the same. It’s a shame to waste the talents of the two likeable leads on such a mess of a show.
9:00
Timeless – A trio of time travelers try to stop a villain from rewriting history. Sounds ridiculous, but I may give it a shot.
This turned out to be fairly entertaining, showing not just the excitement but also the consequences of time traveling.
Conviction – Hayley Atwell returns to ABC as a former First Daughter who now leads a team investigating wrongful incarcerations. Hopefully, Atwell’s charms overcome what seems like a shoddy premise.
The show has been shifted to Sundays for the spring. I wouldn’t call it good, but Hayley Atwell continues to be a draw.
Now for the new shows premiering on Mondays this winter/spring:
24: Legacy – A new cast of characters picks up the mantle left behind by Jack Bauer and company.