No Ordinary Family – I predicted that this would be a live-action version of the Incredibles, and I was pretty much right on the money. There were plenty of inside superhero jokes to appeal to the nerdy side of me, but this is a show that I’m willing to give a few weeks before deciding if I like it or not. After the major disappointment that Heroes ended up being, I a bit more cautious of getting into “realistic” science fiction shows featuring people with superpowers. It’s always been a soft spot of mine, and with technology making shows like these more possible (and thus, more common), I need to learn to get past my love affair of comic-book-inspired serials to make sure I’m giving them the critical eye it deserves. But then again, this is coming from a guy that’s drudged through all ten seasons of Smallville…
The Walking Dead – So I know it doesn’t premiere until Halloween, but now that commercials are starting to air on AMC, my anticipation for this zombie-driven series has only grown exponentially.RETURNING FAVORITES
The Good Wife – Another surprise favorite from last year, Julianna Margulies returns after a cliffhanger that had her making the choice between her boss and her unfaithful politician husband looking for redemption (both professionally and personally). SPOILER ALERT: true to typical television drama fashion, an important message of Will (the main protagonist’s boss and one-of-two suitors) professing his true feelings gets deleted by the slimey dude (played by Alan Cummings – soon to be onstage in the Spider-Man musical) trying to get the previously mentioned cheatin’ politician back into office. Love drama aside, The Good Wife has become my go-to lawyer show now that David E. Kelley doesn’t have one on (man, remember that strangely awesome Ally McBeal/The Practice crossover?!). I think this is the first one since Eli Stone was cut too short that I highly enjoy.
Stargate Universe – I can’t believe that I forgot to include this show in my Initial Picks. Other than Fringe, this is my other favorite sci-fi show currently on television. It was a slow start last year when it first premiered, but when the crew had something to fight against, it got a lot more interesting. It’s already two weeks in, and I think it’s a strong start. Even though it wasn’t on the season premiere, the scene of Colonel Young and the wounded Sergeant Riley was absolutely gripping. But the only thing that seems out of place are the commonly-used sad-song-music-montage closing scenes. They did use Mumford & Son’s “Awake My Soul” on the first episode this year, so I’m not really complaining. I’m just saying that device is more appropriate on Grey’s Anatomy, and I hope they don’t overuse the device this year like they did last year.
Human Target – Unfortunately its premiere has been pushed back. Oh well, it was kind of background television for me last season anyways.
V & Parks & Recreation – Even though these shows weren’t slated to premiere this fall season, now that shows are starting to get axed (sigh… Lone Star… single tear falls down cheek…), they may come back sooner rather than later. P&R is the one I’m looking most forward to.
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