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Sep. 20th, 2014 08:57 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
i_paint_the_skyIt's late September, which means it's time for the return of the new show report, hurrah! Last year had some serious contenders, including The Originals, The Blacklist, and Sleepy Hollow. Not sure if this year will be as good but there's a few interesting shows on my radar.
So far, I've only watched one new show, so we'll start with it.
Red Band Society
I'm not sure what I think of this one so far. The cast look good and the characters could be compelling. I think the show's greatest weakness is going to be the fact that it's pretty much designed to be emotionally manipulative. Its strength will hopefully be good writing, plus the fact that there are indeed lots of children who live in hospitals while they receive care, so the emotional parts will still ring true. So far, I'm hopeful that it will turn out okay but hesitant to let myself grow too attached (because, let's face it, at least one of these kids is going to die).
Also, not digging the fact that the two main female characters have an immediate rivalry. And I'm hoping that we don't have a Dr. Bailey clone in Nurse Jackson. Finally, I am very hesitant about most things Charlie, as they seem the most manipulative so far.
So that's the first show. Here's what else I plan to watch and initial thoughts:
- A to Z: I really liked Cristin Milioti in How I Met Your Mother, so I'm going to watch this one and see if she gets a longer end of the stick this time.
- Ascension: This is apparently a miniseries (though I feel like it's probably of the backdoor pilot variety) but it sounds amazing and is definitely the thing I am most excited for right now. I also found out from chatting with Tricia Helfer (!) about it that CBC is going to be airing it the day after it is on SyFy, which makes it easier for me to watch.
- The Affair: Watching this for Joshua Jackson (even if he is not in any of the promos I've seen) but it also sounds like an interesting concept.
- Gotham: REALLY not sure if this one will be any good but I can't help but watch, it's Batman (sort of)!
- Jane The Virgin: Okay, this one sounds absolutely ridiculous but I think that's the point - it's based off a telenovella and that's the main appeal for me because I'm hoping it's something a little different.
- Scorpion: I'm concerned about this one being too over the top but it reminds me a bit of Leverage and hey, I love The Blacklist so somethings being over the top is okay.
- Selfie: Watching this for Karen Gillan and John Cho mainly, though I think the premise would have gotten my attention without them.
- State of Affairs: I can't help it, I still like Katherine Heigl. And the premise of this one sounds just interesting enough to try it out but I don't have super high hopes.
A lot less comedy this year, which is okay since I probably have my fill with Big Bang, The Mindy Project, Trophy Wife, and Brooklyn-Nine-Nine
So far, I've only watched one new show, so we'll start with it.
Red Band Society
I'm not sure what I think of this one so far. The cast look good and the characters could be compelling. I think the show's greatest weakness is going to be the fact that it's pretty much designed to be emotionally manipulative. Its strength will hopefully be good writing, plus the fact that there are indeed lots of children who live in hospitals while they receive care, so the emotional parts will still ring true. So far, I'm hopeful that it will turn out okay but hesitant to let myself grow too attached (because, let's face it, at least one of these kids is going to die).
Also, not digging the fact that the two main female characters have an immediate rivalry. And I'm hoping that we don't have a Dr. Bailey clone in Nurse Jackson. Finally, I am very hesitant about most things Charlie, as they seem the most manipulative so far.
So that's the first show. Here's what else I plan to watch and initial thoughts:
- A to Z: I really liked Cristin Milioti in How I Met Your Mother, so I'm going to watch this one and see if she gets a longer end of the stick this time.
- Ascension: This is apparently a miniseries (though I feel like it's probably of the backdoor pilot variety) but it sounds amazing and is definitely the thing I am most excited for right now. I also found out from chatting with Tricia Helfer (!) about it that CBC is going to be airing it the day after it is on SyFy, which makes it easier for me to watch.
- The Affair: Watching this for Joshua Jackson (even if he is not in any of the promos I've seen) but it also sounds like an interesting concept.
- Gotham: REALLY not sure if this one will be any good but I can't help but watch, it's Batman (sort of)!
- Jane The Virgin: Okay, this one sounds absolutely ridiculous but I think that's the point - it's based off a telenovella and that's the main appeal for me because I'm hoping it's something a little different.
- Scorpion: I'm concerned about this one being too over the top but it reminds me a bit of Leverage and hey, I love The Blacklist so somethings being over the top is okay.
- Selfie: Watching this for Karen Gillan and John Cho mainly, though I think the premise would have gotten my attention without them.
- State of Affairs: I can't help it, I still like Katherine Heigl. And the premise of this one sounds just interesting enough to try it out but I don't have super high hopes.
A lot less comedy this year, which is okay since I probably have my fill with Big Bang, The Mindy Project, Trophy Wife, and Brooklyn-Nine-Nine