This show seemed to have a good pedigree: the return of Terry O’Quinn to ABC and the always charming Rachael Taylor in a supernatural thriller about a haunted apartment building and the mysterious couple who manage it. Unfortunately, things did not turn out well, and the show was cancelled in early November. The episodes that did not air in the fall are being played out this summer, but, at this point, who really cares?
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2012 New Fall Season – Sundays
It’s that time of year again. The new fall season is upon us. Time to delve into the offerings that will clog up the DVR every Sunday night.
7:00
Once Upon A Time – ABC found themselves a winner last year with this series about fairy tale characters who have been forced to live in the real world thanks to the evil Queen. Last season ended with the characters remembering their true selves, which promises a new status quo for season 2.
8:00
The Good Wife – Thanks to the great DVR crash of 2012, I missed the last few episodes of last season. While never flashy, this show is always solid. The big problem in the fall will be catching the entire episode when football runs long.
Revenge – ABC’s other breakout hit of last season moves from Wednesday to Sunday as Emily VanCamp continues her secret rampage through the Hamptonites that ruined her father’s life. This was a surprisingly good soap that delivered the goods last season.
Dexter – Speaking of shaking up the status quo, last season ended with Jennifer Carpenter’s Deb walking in on Dexter mid-murder. To make things more interesting, former Chuck star Yvonne Strahovski joins the crew at Miami Metro.
Midseason Review – Mondays
Continuing our look back at the fall television season and what is coming up this winter.
CBS
How I Met Your Mother – Based on the season premier, we are no closer to meeting the titular mother, and the surprise reappearance of VIctoria will likely kill some time. By adding another tease (who will Barney marry?), the show seems intent on giving its critics more ammunition, but could avoid it if they start paying off on some of these “mysteries”. Meanwhile, after a season that stretched his dramatic acting skills, the first two episodes of the season gave Jason Segel more comedic moments.
I still enjoy the show and am not one of those people who think they absolutley need to get the whole mother meeting out of the way, but the writers do seem to be treading water somewhat, almost as if they are deliberately not introducing the mother, but they don’t know what else to do at this point.
2 Broke Girls – The first episode started off kind of weak, but it got better later in the half hour. I’ve been a big fan of Kat Dennings dating back to The 40 Year Old Virgin and Beth Behrs seemed to have some chops as well. I’ll give it a chance.
The show has gotten better, but it still seems to be missing something. I do think Behrs has been one of the shining stars of the new season.
Hawaii Five-O – After a mostly popcorn-fun first season, the show returns with a new recurring guest star in Terry O’Quinn. That in and of itself would be a reason to turn in.
Continues to be a fun show that doesn’t take itself too seriously. O’Quinn has been entertaining in his occassional appearances.
2011 New Fall Season – Mondays
CBS
How I Met Your Mother – Based on the season premier, we are no closer to meeting the titular mother, and the surprise reappearance of VIctoria will likely kill some time. By adding another tease (who will Barney marry?), the show seems intent on giving its critics more ammunition, but could avoid it if they start paying off on some of these “mysteries”. Meanwhile, after a season that stretched his dramatic acting skills, the first two episodes of the season gave Jason Segel more comedic moments.
2 Broke Girls – The first episode started off kind of weak, but it got better later in the half hour. I’ve been a big fan of Kat Dennings dating back to The 40 Year Old Virgin and Beth Behrs seemed to have some chops as well. I’ll give it a chance.
Hawaii Five-O – After a mostly popcorn-fun first season, the show returns with a new recurring guest star in Terry O’Quinn. That in and of itself would be a reason to turn in.