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new and noteworthy tv: 3/6-3/12

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I feel like we’ve had a little bit of a break from new TV so I’m ready to dive back in to at least the Americans!

  • The Bachelor: The Women Tell All (ABC) Monday, 9pm – Clearly there is always more to say.
  • The Americans (FX) Season Premiere, Tuesday, 10pm – Yes please, as noted one of my fave shows.
  • The Partner (CNBC) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 10pm – The dude from The Profit is looking for a… partner and will select from a batch of ten.
  • People Icons (ABC) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 10pm – Iconic celebrity love stories.
  • Underground (WGN) Season Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – I ended up sticking with and digging this tale of the Macon 7 slave escapees and interested to see what a new season will bring.
  • Kicking & Screaming (Fox) Series Premiere, Thursday, 9pm – Pampered folks are paired with actual survivalists to give it a go.
  • The Catch (ABC) Season Premiere, Thursday, 10pm – This turn the tables con couple wasn’t great but somehow I stuck with it, surprised that it’s returning but I’ve heard they’re refining it a bit and we’ll see where things go.
  • Buddy Thunderstruck (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – A stop motion adventure of a truck driving dog named Buddy and his ferret mechanic (I don’t always list all the animated fare but a dog named Buddy!).
  • Hand of God (Am) Season Premiere, Friday – I’ve yet to dive into this one.
  • Love (Net) Season Premiere, Friday – I can’t say I recommend this misfit couple in the making but it’s one of those shows that I was somehow compelled to keep watching.
  • American Crime (ABC) Season Premiere, Sunday, 10pm – A return of much of the excellent cast in a new take that starts with a Mexican immigrant heading to farmland and getting caught up in more social issues, I dropped this S1 but have heard enough good buzz to check it out.

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new and noteworthy tv: 2/27-3/5

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As I await the Oscars I struggle with catching up on movies vs catching up on tv. I’ll have to commit to getting my overdue top movie list done this week : )

  • When We Rise (ABC) Miniseries Premiere, Monday, 9pm – In this four-parter LGBTQ civil rights are dramatically chronicled from the ’70s to the present with some mixed reviews.
  • Taken (NBC) Series Premiere, Monday, 10pm – A prequel to the Liam Neeson film franchise where we learn about the young CIA operative, which I’ll check out but can’t imagine being good.
  • National Treasure (Hulu) Miniseries Premiere, Wednesday – Don’t confuse this latest British drama about a comedian accused of rape in the ’70s with the amazing Nic Cage flick.
  • Chicago Justice (NBC) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 9pm – Another break out in the Dick Wolf Chicago series.
  • Time After Time (ABC) Series Premiere, Sunday, 9pm – H.G. Wells and Jack the Ripper travel to modern days, why do I feel like I’ve seen this series, oh right it was a movie.
  • The Arrangement (E!) Series Premiere, Sunday, 10pm – Struggling actress is cast as a spouse in what could loosely be a Tom Cruise dramatic biography.
  • Feud (Fx) Series Premiere, 10pm – Ryan Murphy’s latest starring Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford and Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis, I wouldn’t miss checking this out.

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new and noteworthy tv: 2/20-2/26

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A little more roll-out of nothing much I’m interested in which is good as I’m just getting rolling on The Wire.

  • The Breaks (VH1) Series Premiere, Monday, 9pm – A series continuing on after the cable movie of the same name following three friends and their hip hop dreams.
  • Sun Records (CMT) Series Premiere, Thursday, 10pm – Limited series based on the musical Million Dollar Quartet in the early years of rock’n’roll.
  • My Brother, My Brother, and Me (Seeso) Series Premiere, Thursday – Based on their podcast of more comedy than advice advice.
  • The Blacklist: Redemption (NBC) Series Premiere, Thursday, 10pm – I’ll check out this Blacklist spinoff but not sure if having dropped the original I’ll be as engaged, though theoretically it doesn’t have most annoying Elizabeth.
  • Patriot (Am) Series Premiere, Friday – Following intelligence officer in pipelines and nuclear deals, reportedly it’s a dramedy.
  • Ultimate Beastmaster (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – A new physical obstacle course style competition, globally.
  • The 89th Annual Academy Awards (ABC) Sunday, 5:30pm – I am torn on my Oscar pool, should I vote for LaLa Land or not…

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new and noteworthy tv: 2/13-2/19

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Finally wrapped up Mad Men (excellent) and moved on to The Wire, plus I recently bit the bullet on Amazon Prime so I’m diving in.

  • Humans (AMC) Season Premiere, Monday, 10pm – I quite enjoyed this slant on some ‘synths’ gaining consciousness stepping out of their place as tools of human society and intrigued to see where they and their human counterparts go.
  • The Mindy Project (Hulu) Season Premiere, Tuesday – I haven’t been up to date since this moved to hulu but I’m sure she’s still wacky.
  • Doubt (CBS) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – This latest legal drama looks to be a bit on the soapy side but intrigued to see Katherine Heigl and Laverne Cox in fresh roles.
  • Hacking the Wild (Sci) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – Using everyday technology and science to make it through the wilderness.
  • The Good Fight (CBS/AA) Series Premiere, Sunday, 8pm – As a big Good Wife fan I’m excited to see what this spin-off will bring but irritated because I’m not willing to pay $6/month for the CBS streaming service to watch it, though I may watch the first episode airing on CBS to see how irritated I’ll be.
  • The Paley Center Salutes NBC’s 90th Anniversary (NBC) Sunday, 8pm – Star studded look.
  • Big Little Lies/Crashing (HBO) Series Premiere, Sunday, 9/10:30pm – This book adaptation brought by David E. Kelley with all-star cast Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley as mothers of seven-year-olds is getting mostly positive buzz though no word on the latest comedy about a comedian.

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new and noteworthy tv: 2/6-2/12

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I somehow haven’t gotten back to finishing up Mad Men which means I must be keeping myself busy enough.

  • APB (Fox) Series Premiere, Monday, 9pm – Rich dude takes over a police district with what sounds like isn’t glowing results (entertainment wise).
  • Imposters (Bravo) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 10pm – I always like to check out a con artist series this one has the wife falling for her current mark while being tracked down by former targets.
  • Detroiters (Com) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 10:30pm – Comedic look at a couple of buddies who try to make it in advertising, in Detroit, we’ll see but not promising.
  • Legion (Fx) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – This X-Men character promises a new series that’s getting great buzz even for non-comic fans as schizophrenic may not be so mentally challenged after all.
  • Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (ABC) Friday, 8pm – Maybe this is his year.
  • The Collection (Am) Series Premiere, Friday – Haven’t heard anything about this post WWII fashion house drama.
  • Grammy Awards (CBS) Sunday, 8pm – James Corden hosts.

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new and noteworthy tv: 1/30-2/5

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Looks like mid-season is kicking off with a few new entries.

  • Super Bowl Greatest Commercials (CBS) Tuesday, 8pm – Hosts Boomer Esiason and Daniela Ruah count ’em down.
  • Showtime at the Apollo (Fox) Wednesday, 8pm – Steve Harvey hosts.
  • The 100 (CW) Season Premiere, Wednesday, 9pm – I was super into this show for a while but found it slipping, fan blowback for handling of certain characters aside, but curious to see where we go this season.
  • Madiba (BET) Miniseries Premiere, Wednesday, 8pm – I haven’t heard anything about this Laurence Fishburne led Mandela three part account.
  • Powerless (NBC) Series Premiere, Thursday, 8:30pm – A comedic entry into the DC Comics world where every day folk toil around superhero adjacent insurance scenarios, looks less than groundbreaking but perhaps a look.
  • Superior Donuts (CBS) Series Premiere, Thursday, 8:30pm – New school and old school set in a donut shop with Judd Hirsch as the old school, gives possibilities for this comedy to find its stride.
  • Training Day (CBS) Series Premiere, Thursday, 10pm – Another questionable entry into the movie premise spun for TV with Bill Baxton as a reportedly less menacing Denzel.
  • Santa Clarita Diet (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – I’d watch Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant in anything so I’ll tune into what looks like a tongue in cheek suburban zombie fare.
  • 24: Legacy (Fox) Sunday, 7:30pm – Rumor has it this has some of the pros and cons about the original 24 so use that as you gauge.

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new and noteworthy tv: 1/23-1/29

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It’s funny how when I get busy my TiVo backlog starts to creep up, plus I’m finally allowing myself a little Australian Open.

  • Outsiders (WGN) Season Premiere, Tuesday, 9pm – This might not be an amazing TV show but I got wrapped up in the SAMCRO-esque group of bad(?) folks outside the norm and like Sons can’t imagine how they’ll keep the story going.
  • The Path (Hulu) Season Premiere, Wednesday – I’m not onboard with Hulu so don’t have a personal opinion but think this has gotten relatively mixed reviews.
  • Riverdale (CW) Series Premiere, Thursday, 9pm – Not your father’s Archie Comic I’ve actually heard some good things about this reboot with a more murder mystery teen soap approach.
  • Z: The Beginning of Everything (Am) Series Premiere, Friday – Christina Ricci takes the role of Zelda Fitzgerald in what I hear isn’t a convincing or engaging run.
  • Australian Open (ESPN) Saturday/Sunday, 12am – The women’s and the men’s finals, the possibilities…
  • SAG Awards (TBS/TNT) Sunday, 5pm – The award season continues.
  • Miss Universe (Fox) Sunday, 7pm – Steve Harvey returns as host.

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new and noteworthy tv: 1/16-1/22

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Hmm I’m not sure I have time in my busy schedule for tennis but I’ll have to check in to see how Federer is doing on his return after injury time away.

  • Australian Open (ESPN2) – Play continues throughout the week.
  • Howie Mandel All-Star Comedy Gala (CW) Monday, 8pm – A stand-up comedy showcase.
  • Throwing Shade (TVL) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 10:30pm – Comedian hosts talk politics and pop culture.
  • People’s Choice Awards (CBS) Wednesday, 9pm – Joel McHale hosts.
  • Six (Hist) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – The only review I read of this new dramatic Navy SEALs series was bad.
  • Baskets (FX) Season Premiere, Thursday, 10pm – For those of you who fell for this very odd dark and yet funny show.
  • Frontier (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Jason Momoa stars in this Canadian fur trapping drama which reportedly isn’t so compelling.
  • Hunted (CBS) Series Premiere, Sunday, 7pm – Ordinary people try to evade investigators tracking them.

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new and noteworthy tv: 1/9-1/15

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I guess it’s time for me to acknowledge the new year and get started on my year end lists. Until then there’s always more tv!

  • Big Fan (ABC) Monday, 10pm, Series Premiere – The latest game show slant with three superfans competing against a celebrity about trivia, about the celebrity.
  • President Barack Obama’s Farewell Address (Multiple) Tuesday, 6pm – The end of an era.
  • Taboo (Fx) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 10pm – This latest Tom Hardy period piece hasn’t gotten rave reviews but always worth checking out.
  • Jeff & Some Aliens (Com) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 10:30pm – An animated look at a regular dude and some ‘chill’ aliens probably isn’t my cup of tea.
  • Taking the Stage (ABC) Thursday, 9pm – Entertainers gather for the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
  • My Kitchen Rules (Fox) Series Premiere, Thursday 9pm – Celebrity pairs take on dinner parties and of course critique.
  • The Investigator (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Another look at real life crime, British style.
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – The movie version of this didn’t get a ton of raves but the series with the always good Neil Patrick Harris is supposed to work on pretty much all levels.
  • Sneaky Pete (Am) Series Premiere, Friday – Cranston and Giovani Ribisi pairing up against each other with a mix of cons and good supporting cast worth a try.
  • Australian Open (ESPN2) – Opening rounds.
  • Victoria (PBS) Series Premiere, Sunday, 9pm – This is supposed to be a soapy take on royalty, though for a non-royal follower between the Crown and the Royals I may be all booked up.
  • The Young Pope (HBO) Series Premiere, Sunday, 9pm – At 47 Jude Law isn’t all that ‘young’ but he’ll play the protagonist trying to make the church great again, worth a look.

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new and noteworthy tv: 12/26-1/1

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Time to go see some movies!

  • Happy New Year, Charlie Brown/Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (ABC) Monday, 8/9pm – We’re getting ready to celebrate another new year.
  • Kennedy Center Honors (CBS) Tuesday, 9pm – Stephen Colbert hosts.
  • Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (ABC) Saturday, 8/10/11:30pm – Ryan Seacrest keeps the helm with the help of Fergie and Jenny McCarthy.
  • A Toast to 2016/Late Night with Seth Meyers/NYE with Carson Daly (NBC) Saturday, 8/10/11:30pm – Kathie Lee and Hoda host followed by the regular evening hosts at special times.
  • Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution (Fox) Saturday, 11pm – When did Pitbull become a celebrity that warrants his own NYE show, no diss necessarily I really just didn’t know he was a thing?
  • The Bachelor: Countdown to Nick (ABC) Sunday, 8pm – A look at the newest bachelor and his bimbos.
  • The Mick (Fox) Series Premiere, Sunday, 8pm – A fan of the shouldn’t-be-funny-but-is Always Sunny I’ll check out Kaitlin Olsen’s latest turn at irresponsible caretaker.
  • Ransom (CBS) Series Premiere, Sunday, 8pm – No early word on this hostage negotiator new drama.
  • Sherlock (PBS) Season Premiere, Sunday, 9pm – If you haven’t been watching get on board as the fourth season begins.

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