Next week is a big night for premieres (HIMYM, Heroes, Grey’s, Survivor & The Office) so I thought I’d give you my two cents on what I’ve been watching in the mean time.
Prison Break-Although I broke up with this show half way through season 2, Jay just can’t give up on it and so against my own better judgment, I decided to spend some time with my hubby in front of the tv (Lord knows he sits through SYTYCD, Survivor and Project Runway most nights without TOO much complaining). But, I should have known better. The first hour was not too painful, but when our favorite escapees all happened to get arrested precisely at the same moment (setting up the “take down the company or you all go to jail for a very long time” premise) that’s when I hit my limit. In the words of Chunk, “That’s all I can stand, I CAN’T STAND NO MORE!!!!”. KT Premiere Grade: D
90210- Ok, I’m going to tread lightly on this one. I know a whole heap of you watched this & hated it with a firey passion. I have to say, I was not part of this group. I didn’t LOVE it, but I didn’t HATE it either. I did consider skipping the next two installments, but since little else is on, I gave the show a 2nd & 3rd shot. With the exception of Naomi, the cast is growing on me. I really like Silver a lot & I think that she & Dixon have the potential to be a cute couple. Ethan is growing on me but Annie gets on my a little bit. I do find myself getting more excited by the Kelly/Brenda storylines & do worry that the show might lose something for me once those storylines go away. I didn’t like that Dylan was Sammy’s father. I’m still part of the Dylan-Brenda fan club. Anyhoo, I’m going to continue watching. Do I dare say that this is a quality show? Umm, no. But take a sneak peak at the old 90210 & you’ll find that this one is quite similar in tone. Its corny, but that’s how the show has always been. KT Premiere Grade: C+
Fringe-I’m not going to hide my bias, oh I’m coming right out & admitting that I *heart* Pacey & he is 75% responsible for me watching this show (J.J. Abrams is 25% responsible). I will say that this show creeps me out at times, but then I get to watch Pacey run around in his trench coat or make a sarcastic comment and all is right with the world. I’m intrigued by the premise of this show & enjoyed the premiere. I like the dynamic of the three main characters & didn’t really see the last plot twist coming (Jimmy called it a second before it happened).
So there you have it. Wow, it is Sept. 19 and I’ve only watched 3 premieres? That’s just crazy talk! Good thing I’ve been netflixing like a maniac this summer! I’m just finishing up Season 1 of Bones (I’ll have a review once I finish); as I mentioned Jay & I have been watching Sarah Connor Chronicles (and Battlestar Galatica) and finally I’ve been working my way through Lost. I just finished Season 2. Oooooo Michael. So misguided!!!
Before I head off, I just wanted to share some delightful news that has made mine & Jay’s lives much, much easier. It seems Tivo & Direct TV have kissed and made up. A few years ago Direct TV offered Tivo’s as part of their box. Then they broke up & Direct TV started offering these sub-par DVRs. Now news comes that a deal has just been brokered that will link the two for five years and in addition they are working on an HD Direct TV Tivo. Hooray! Happiness at last. Jay can watch football & I can have my tivo back. Oh happy day!
So that’s about it for today. I’ll be back next week to discuss the Emmy’s and some of the premieres I’ve waiting for:
Dancing With the Stars Mon 8PM ABC
How I Met Your Mother Mon 8:30 PM CBS
Heroes Mon 9PM NBC (There is a recap show at 8)
Knight Rider Wed 8PM NBC
Survivor Thurs 8PM CBS
Grey’s Anatomy Thurs 9PM ABC
The Office Thurs 9PM NBC
The Amazing Race Sun 8PM CBS
Desperate Housewives Sun 9PM ABC
Brothers & Sisters Sun 10PM ABC
