In a follow-up to my previous post and Rob’s initial question, I thought I’d summarise what’s keeping me hooked on TV currently.
Heroes – Now onto Season 3, I’m enjoying the battle lines being drawn in the classic good vs evil fight to come…plus great cameos by Seth Green and Breckin Meyer who run…wait for it…a comic book store and ‘advising’ one of the Heroes. In their words: “Best…Day…Ever”.
Fringe – From J.J. Abrahms, this follows a team of FBI agents and scientists as they investigate ‘fringe science’ events…a little like a new X-Files. Decent length episodes, great cast (in my opinion), creepy corporation; here’s hoping they renew this for another season!
Californication – Season 2 has started, I’ve watched the first few episodes and frankly got bored…may give it another go over the Christmas period.
House – Still on good form, nice to see Cameron and Chase still playing reasonable roles…watch if only for Hugh Laurie
Prison Break – Season 4 has become less about breaking out and more about breaking IN to places, but still highly enjoyable…if a little predictable. The show has changed substantially since Season 1 (partly by necessity, I admit) and I’m yet to decide whether the change is for the better.
Chuck – Still fun, still geeky, glad it’s back. Easy-watching humour for a weekday night
Spooks – Season 7 has started here in the UK and the season-arcing plotline seems to involve Russia, Russians and more Russians. The writing is still tight, action scenes are believable (mostly) and newcomer Richard Armitage adding more depth in his role as Lucas North. A must-watch show, the writers continue to go where viewers never expect them too…see Episode 7.
Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles – Following on from the events of Terminator 2: Judgement Day, watch if only for the creepy Shirley Manson (Garbage) as a T-1001 and Summer Glau (Serenity) as John Connor’s protector (most of the time).
Life – This intriguing show stars Damian Lewis as Charlie Crews, a detective who was recently released from prison after serving twelve years for a crime he did not commit and is on the hunt for the comspirators…plus he’s very Zen and loves fruit. Watch if only for his detective partner, Dani Reese played by Sarah Shahi.
And briefly, I dip into Smallville (guilty pleasure) and Dirty Sexy Money (if only for the fantastic Donald Sutherland) as well as the usual Top Gear, Mock the Week and Have I Got News For You.
Is there anything I’m missing?
Needless to say I’m eagerly awaiting the return of Battlestar Galactica in 2009.