Too Much TV

Hey all,

Long time no post. Seems like I'm saying that a lot lately :)

Today's blog is about all of the great TV shows I have been watching over the last year. There are quite a few!

Life on Mars (the UK version):
This show is about a straight lace, by the books, cop who gets hit by a car. When he wakes up he is in 1973. Has he gone back in time, is he in a coma, or has he gone mad? In 1973 he is working with a bunch of rough and rules scoffing police men who think the book is for leveling tables not catching criminals. This show is two series long putting it at about 16 episodes and is a complete story for once. A great watch.

Chuck:
Geek gets all of the governments secrets uploaded into his head. Two opposing government agents must now protect the "Intersect" until they can pull all the secrets back out of Chuck's brain and store them in a new super computer. It's a Revenge of the Nerds meets James Bond with a great cast and interesting characters. The main driving point of the series is the attraction between geeky Chuck and his sexy blond handler that turns out, dated Chuck's former best friend, now most loathed person in Chuck's memory. Chuck season 3 is due to air in March. March!? Can I wait that long?

Dollhouse:
Another sci-fi like series from Joss Whedon. An underground facility supplies just the right person for what you need. In fact, they will manufacture a personality, put it into a "Doll" (a person with a "blank" personality) and give you your ideal person. Great if you want that perfect weekend with the girl of your dreams, or a top notch hostage negotiator in a pinch. The series doesn't have very endearing characters in the first season but often leaves you reeling from the possibilities of the technology. This show has been canceled so after it's season two, no more Dollhouse. Maybe Joss will take this one to the comic realm (like Buffy) to finish any story.

Burn Notice:
What happens when I spy gets fired? They get their "Burn Notice". Spies get all of their assets taken away and with no real identity, you don't exist. This is a great show about a burned spy and what he does to stay alive, keep his friends alive, and keep his mother happy. Along with some fantastic characters and the friction between them, this show has a Robin Hood meets McGyver feel to it. One of my favorites! It's in mid season 3 and looks to be getting renewed for season 4. I have season one if you want to borrow it :)

True Blood:
Vampires are real. Scientist have found a way to make a blood substitute so vampires don't need to feed off humans. They sell it as "True Blood". This series, based on Charlaine Harris's series of novels (The Southern Vampire Mysteries), airs on HBO along with all of the T and A one would expect of an HBO drama. But that is not all the show has to offer. The show takes place in the deep south USA and how the locals deal with a real live vampire moving to town. The interactions of the myriad of characters, as well as the inclusion and discovery of more supernatural beings above and beyond vampires! If you're into the immortal vampire romancing the strong yet sensitive woman, this show is for you. Even if your not into that, it's still a pretty good show.

Big Bang Theory:
Another fun Geek goes for the beauty (does the girl always have to be blond?). The series is based on two geniuses living in an apartment building who have an attractive 20 something blond move in across the hall from them. One scientist is immediately smitten and the other is oblivious so social norms and doesn't understand dating. The first season starts off a bit contrived but as the characters grow so does the enjoyment of the show. Airing it's third season now, Big Bang Theory is a fun one, and it airs just before"How I Met Your Mother".

How I Met Your Mother:
This is one of my most favorites! About a true romantic architect living in New York, Ted Mosby is looking for his soul mate. With Ted's best friend getting married, and Ted's self proclaimed best friend being a hopeless womanizer, Ted is a little conflicted in the advice he gets. I have to say I liked the first three seasons better than the last two (currently airing season 5) I still get a kick out of Barney Stinson (played by Dr. Horrible him self, Neil Patric Harris) as well as the "token" Canadian (one of Ted's old flames).

Well that's it for me. There are a few other shows that I have been meaning to catch but haven't had time yet (just bought X-Files season 1). If there is any TV that you think should be shared among friends, feel free to leave a comment and tell me what it is and why I should watch.

CYA,
Bren