So it's the end of '08
Wow, again, like with the other blog... no post since 2007! and this one since January 07! damn! almost 2 years... anyways... there's been lots of great things to come by in movies & tv these past 2 tv seasons, series come and go, writers strike, newbies fall flat and old favorites rejuvenate.
Again, like before, I won't be doing a full-on recap of the past 22 months, that'd be silly... what I'll do is categorize the good, the bad, the good that was bad, the bad that was good, and the great new discoveries of the last 2 seasons of tv. (I'll do movies later)
The ones that are still good? there are several, but the main one has to be 30 Rock. This show has consistently been on top of tv comedy, and currently in its 3rd. season it's thriving. The same goes to Dexter, also in its 3rd year, this show has proven that it can recreate itself year after year and still be as great as the first episode. Special mentions have to go to Battlestar Galactica, for making its final season extremely intense; How I Met Your Mother, for consistently being a delight; Brothers & Sisters, the heir to the 'Everwood' go-to family drama throne; House, the medical go-to drama; and the always dependable Survivor and The Amazing Race.
The ones that went bad? there are so many it's sad, really. Some more than others went bad, but the 2 that jump out are Heroes and 24. The former suffered from too many characters, too many plot holes, and becoming an overall mess; the latter suffered from bad writing, crazy plot points, and overall exhaustion of the franchise (hope the 1 season break it took helps it out this time around). Other notable duds that were good before, but not that big a deal for now: Grey's Anatomy (sleeping with dead people, crazy interns, idiotic cast additions), Ugly Betty (it's still watchable, but not as must-see as before), Entourage (which has gone down the crapper, though this year it sort of redeemed itself) and Weeds (it's not the suburban satire that i loved anymore, it's something else that is still better than most out there, but not as good as before).
The ones that got better? 2 jump out in an instant too, LOST and Desperate Housewives. Lost suffered from something most shows desire, a creative uprising. Setting an end-date was the best thing that they could've done, and the story has just gotten better and better, with one of season 4's episodes, "The Constant", being what I consider their best. And 'Housewives' did a time jump in between season's 4 & 5 that brought new life into the show, something it was lacking since it's debut season. And as a special mention comes The Office.
And probably what is the greatest strength in tv these past 22 months are the shows i've discovered or are newer than those almost 2 years...
The great discoveries? so many it's ridiculous! hahaha. Here's a list of my great discoveries: Gossip Girl, The Big Bang Theory, Damages, Mad Men, Top Chef, Samantha Who?, Chuck, Reaper; and the ones that came and are surely gone soon, Eli Stone and Pushing Daisies.
Again, like I always say, I'll try to come back regularly now and update on what I think of the season, comments on certain series or particular episodes and such.
Again, like before, I won't be doing a full-on recap of the past 22 months, that'd be silly... what I'll do is categorize the good, the bad, the good that was bad, the bad that was good, and the great new discoveries of the last 2 seasons of tv. (I'll do movies later)
The ones that are still good? there are several, but the main one has to be 30 Rock. This show has consistently been on top of tv comedy, and currently in its 3rd. season it's thriving. The same goes to Dexter, also in its 3rd year, this show has proven that it can recreate itself year after year and still be as great as the first episode. Special mentions have to go to Battlestar Galactica, for making its final season extremely intense; How I Met Your Mother, for consistently being a delight; Brothers & Sisters, the heir to the 'Everwood' go-to family drama throne; House, the medical go-to drama; and the always dependable Survivor and The Amazing Race.
The ones that went bad? there are so many it's sad, really. Some more than others went bad, but the 2 that jump out are Heroes and 24. The former suffered from too many characters, too many plot holes, and becoming an overall mess; the latter suffered from bad writing, crazy plot points, and overall exhaustion of the franchise (hope the 1 season break it took helps it out this time around). Other notable duds that were good before, but not that big a deal for now: Grey's Anatomy (sleeping with dead people, crazy interns, idiotic cast additions), Ugly Betty (it's still watchable, but not as must-see as before), Entourage (which has gone down the crapper, though this year it sort of redeemed itself) and Weeds (it's not the suburban satire that i loved anymore, it's something else that is still better than most out there, but not as good as before).
The ones that got better? 2 jump out in an instant too, LOST and Desperate Housewives. Lost suffered from something most shows desire, a creative uprising. Setting an end-date was the best thing that they could've done, and the story has just gotten better and better, with one of season 4's episodes, "The Constant", being what I consider their best. And 'Housewives' did a time jump in between season's 4 & 5 that brought new life into the show, something it was lacking since it's debut season. And as a special mention comes The Office.
And probably what is the greatest strength in tv these past 22 months are the shows i've discovered or are newer than those almost 2 years...
The great discoveries? so many it's ridiculous! hahaha. Here's a list of my great discoveries: Gossip Girl, The Big Bang Theory, Damages, Mad Men, Top Chef, Samantha Who?, Chuck, Reaper; and the ones that came and are surely gone soon, Eli Stone and Pushing Daisies.
Again, like I always say, I'll try to come back regularly now and update on what I think of the season, comments on certain series or particular episodes and such.
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