scriggle

I'm so excited that this week has finally arrived! This is one of the best weeks of the year for me, Fall TV Season has begun. I will be attempting to post after each evenings shows to give my impressions - and not give any spoilers (to the best of my ability). So here goes, this is actually a double because of Sunday and Monday nights.

Sunday September 23rd:
Family Guy - I cracked up at this episode, it was an hour long which was awesome. The greatness that is Family Guy did not disappoint in this season opener.
Season Potential: Fabulous as usual

Monday September 24th:
How I Met Your Mother - This was so great! If you saw the last episode last season and how it ended (Barney: Legen ... wait for it ....) you will not be disappointed on how it begins this season. There are some fun guest stars this episode and you get a glimpse of the "Mother". Lily has a new hairdo, which I'm still debating internally about. Let me know what you think of it.
Season Potential: Lots of laughs and hopefully some plot advancement

The Big Bang Theory - I actually wasn't planning on watching this show, the previews looked sort of forced to me. But we were eating dinner and it came on so we watched. I was pleasantly surprised with it. I'm not saying that some of the scenes weren't forced, they were, but a lot of the jokes were pretty funny and the chemistry between the 2 guy roommates is hilarious. I think I might give this one another shot.
Season Potential: This won't be the funniest show on TV, but I think it really has a chance of bringing quite a few laughs.

Two and a Half Men - This particular episode was a bit of a beat down to me. This is one of those shows that can be funny, but if I miss one I'm not going to cry over it. I like Charlie and I love Berta, and the relationship between Charlie/Alan and their mom is classic sitcom. But Alan is such a big douche (pardon me, but that's the only word I could think to describe him) and it really bugs me sometimes. He's better left to supporting scenes than carrying them.
Season Potential: Meh. I'll watch it on Tivo after I've cleared all the good stuff out of the way first.

Heroes - OK. I just now got involved in Heroes, about 2 weeks ago at the insistence of hubby. I watched the entire first season in about 3 days. Can I please tell you how hard it is now to watch one episode and then have to wait a whole week until the next one?! I'm dying over here!!! I'd say it was a good first episode of the season. I don't want to give anything away yet - I know some people are still going to be watching on the Tivo tonight. I was surprised by a few things, and not surprised by a few others. We got to meet a few of the new additions to the cast right off the bat and there is some mystery there - should prove to be interesting additions. Now get to watching so I can speak freely!
Season Potential: Amazing. They showed clips "This season on Heroes ..." and WOW. That's all I can say. This is going to be a definite watch first, and re-watch episodes show.

Journeyman - Hubby was the one who wanted to watch this one, and I was mildly interested. I was not disappointed. If you watched and liked Quantum Leap from 89-93 then you will probably like this. It's a little different of course, and I am liking the differences. Its more raw and jarring than Quantum Leap, and this guy gets to come home every so often. I'd give it a try if you are into this genre.
Season Potential: I think that its got really good potential. Its a little random on the first episode to understand what is going on, but it all becomes clear before the end and the show seems to hit a nice rhythm.

So, there's my recap for what I watched Sunday and Monday. Stay tuned ... coming on Tuesday, Bones, Reaper and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Labels: television

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