Thoughts on Television
Let’s talk TV.
- CSI Miami: The new ME, played by Megalyn Echikunwoke, has an energy and a freshness that helps the show. For the last two years this CSI franchise has become too much like a David Lynch / “Twin Peaks” clone.
- Big Bang Theory: This comedy continues to be one of our must sees of the week. The lovely wife adores the nerdish interplay. I adore Kaley Cuoco and I am enjoying the unwanted interpersonal growth that the character Sheldon Cooper is undergoing.
- Sarah Connor Chronicles: We are both annoyed by the ongoing pussification of John Connor. I don’t think the writers quite know where they’re headed.
- Bones: Another must see. I am glad that the stupid cannibal plot line from last year is gone. The on-going search to find a replacement for Zack has produced some uneven acting. The Hodgins/Angela relationship needs better writing, more depth.
- The Unit: Wandering well off the believable track, “The Unit” has entered the realm of political fiction in a big way. The mission footage is OK. The family hiding footage and the “trial” and execution of the unit’s commander story line is dreck.
- Two and a Half Men: Relatively new show for us. Easy to watch. Just for laughs.
- Stargate: Atlantis: Finishing its last season, the show is letting everyone act. You couldn’t call much of last season “acting”. A much improved show and too bad it is ending.
- CSI: New York: Another improvement from last year and Mac’s stalker plotline. Still the grittiest of the CSI franchises.
- Sanctuary: Amanda Tapping could have my babies. That said, with just one episode under our belts [we tape], this is a show that remains to be proven a winner. The character played by Emilie Ullerup, Tapping’s daughter, is enchanting. For some reason, Emilie Ullerup reminds me of Linda Cardellini, who plays Sam on “ER”.
- Gary Unmarried: This is a nice half hour venue for comedian Jay Mohr. The ensemble isn’t gelling and I doubt the show will last.
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