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2011 New Fall Season – Thursdays

CBS

Big Bang Theory – The nerds return for more fun.

How To Be A Gentleman –  This looks to be horrible.  I doubt it lasts through November sweeps.

Person Of Interst – Michael Emerson’s first post-Lost series.  That alone is enough of a reason to give this a chance.

The Mentalist – Based on the premiere, it will be more of the same from The Mentalist.  It’s a good enough show, but I can see it burning out quickly if they don’t shake things up sometime soon.

NBC

Community – Back for a surprising third season.  John Goodman has joined in a recurring role, and, so far, looks to have brought his A-game. 

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Midseason Review – Tuesdays

Continuing our look back my thoughts of the new television season from September.

7:00

No Ordinary Family – While I’m sure this Fantastic Four/The Incredibles ripoff will be horrible (based solely on the incessant advertising at MLB stadiums), I will give it a shot for Julie Benz.

It isn’t great, but it is better than I feared.  Autumn Reeser has been a surprise wellspring of hot geekiness.

8:00

Life Unexpected – This little show surprised me last year when it was much better than it should have been.  Season 2 promises that the love triangle between Cate, Baze, and Ryan will come to an end, which was an overused plot in season 1. 

The second season, which comes to an end tonight, has been somewhat disappointing.  It isn’t bad, and they have stayed away from the big triangle, but they have replaced it by giving Lux more typical teen-soap drama and copying the sleeping-with-your-teacher plot from Pretty Little Liars. Continue reading →

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2010 New Fall Season – Tuesdays

Continuing our look at the new television season.

7:00

No Ordinary Family – While I’m sure this Fantastic Four/The Incredibles ripoff will be horrible (based solely on the incessant advertising at MLB stadiums), I will give it a shot for Julie Benz.

8:00

Life Unexpected – This little show surprised me last year when it was much better than it should have been.  Season 2 promises that the love triangle between Cate, Baze, and Ryan will come to an end, which was an overused plot in season 1. 

Raising Hope – What happens if you take the white trash elements from My Name Is Earl but without the natural warmth that was Jason Lee?  You get this show.  It wasn’t a total loss, but it is on a short leash.

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