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new and noteworthy tv: 7/17-7/23

July 15, 2017 No Comments

A little Wimbledon this weekend has challenged my catch up but I’m still making some progress.

Loaded (AMC) Series Premiere, Monday, 10pm – A dramedy where tech entrepreneurs get lots of dough from selling out might be worth a look.
Last Chance U (Net) Season Premiere, Friday – Docuseries dives back in to follow a Mississippi junior college program.
Ozark (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Jason Bateman and Laura Linney play a couple who move their family to escape a drug lord, I’ll check them out in anything.
Phelps vs Shark (Disc) Sunday, 8pm – I’m not really sure how this works but Michael Phelps is swimming against a shark for Shark Week.
Tour de France (NBCSN) Sunday, 7:30am – Wrapping it up on the Champs-Elysees.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 7/3-7/9

July 2, 2017 No Comments

I just wrapped up GLOW on Netflix, which was quite good but I just didn’t love it as much as I had hoped, for me it took a bit for the more dramatic mix of this half hour show to find its footing. And enjoying some summer fare like Killjoys, Orphan Black, Queen Sugar, Wynonna Earp, Playing House, and Animal Kingdom. Still need to take a pass at Broadchurch and the new Prime Suspect: Tennison.

Wimbledon (ESPN) Monday, 4am – The first round of this fortnight begins.
Tour de France (NBCSN) Monday, 5am – Apparently I no longer have this on my radar because it started on Saturday, too much tv for me to follow this race but might catch a replay of the preshow on Monday before the regular time race to get the lay of the land.
4th of July Fireworks (NBC) Tuesday, 8pm – In case you don’t want to leave your home but still want to see the sparkle and some performances.
Snowfall (Fx) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – The rise of crack in LA in the 80s has gotten more talk of potential than raves about the start of the series.
Pure (Hulu) Series Premiere, Friday – Import of a Canadian drama about a Mennonite pastor battling drug trafficking in his neighborhood.
Tour de Pharmacy (HBO) Saturday, 10pm – Andy Samberg’s latest comedic entry is a look back at the drug filled cycling, perhaps an amusing break from today’s actual tour?

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 6/5-6/11

June 3, 2017 No Comments

Not a ton new and noteworthy but there are some fun summer shows that I enjoy returning, while I’m still attending to Fargo and kicking through some streaming shows.

Ink Master (Spike) Season Premiere, Tuesday, 10pm – I’m still unresolved about my no longer getting Spike.
King of the Road (Vice) Season Premiere, Wednesday, 9pm – I thought the first season of this was a weird fun combination of skateboarding and stupid scavenger hunt hijinks.
Queen of the South (USA) Season Premiere, Thursday, 10pm – I enjoyed the first season of this drug dealing show with a good protagonist and lots of things going bad.
Orange is the New Black (Net) Season Premiere, Friday – Picking up where we left off with big trouble in Litchfield prison.
Wynonna Earp (Syfy) Season Premiere, Friday 10pm – This was a fun campy fighting the dead sort of show.
Orphan Black (BBCA) Season Premiere, Saturday, 10pm – The final season of what has been a great, though sometimes uneven show, excited to return to Sarah, her sisters and their friends and family.
Tony Awards (CBS) Sunday, 8pm – And the award goes to…
Claws (TNT) Series Premiere, Sunday, 9pm – Things are complicated in this Florida nail salon dramedy.
Steve Harvey’s Funderdome (ABC) Sunday, 9pm – Audience votes on one of two entrepreneurs.
French Open (NBC) Saturday/Sunday, 6am – Ready for some finals!

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 5/22-5/28

May 21, 2017 No Comments

As things keep wrapping up I’m starting to make a little dent in the backlog.

The Bachelorette (ABC) Season Premiere, Monday, 9pm – Rachel Lindsay is your new lady looking for love.
Princess Diana/The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke (CBS) Monday, 8/10pm – A look at Diana and then songs in cars.
Casual (Hulu) Season Premiere, Tuesday – I’ve heard some good things about dysfunctional family show.
Dirty Dancing (ABC) Wednesday, 8pm – Another redo.
Beat Shazam /Love Connection (Fox) Series Premiere, Thursday, 8/9pm – Jamie Foxx hosts this name that tune plus technology show, then a return of the tries 3 dates and reports back.
Red Nose Day (NBC) Thursday, 10pm – Entertainers fund raise for kids in need.
Bloodline (Net) Season Premiere, Friday – I gave up on this after season one since I ended up not caring that much about any of the characters.
French Open (NBC) Sunday, 9am – First round play begins.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.

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

January 8, 2017 No Comments

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.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 8/15-8/21

August 13, 2016 No Comments

We’re still all about the Olympics with closing ceremonies on Sunday. If you’re looking for more inspiring stories you can catch My Last Days (CW) Wednesday, 9pm for a docuseries that takes a look at folks with terminal illnesses and what they’re accomplishing. Or just tune in to Superstore (NBC), a show I ended up finding amusing, with a special Friday episode (which is apparently is standalone and outside the timeline that last season left off).

new and noteworthy tv: 8/1-8/7

July 31, 2016 No Comments

This week is all about the start of the Olympics. I tend to follow the sports that NBC deems important by placement in prime time but am particularly looking forward to Beach Volleyball, Swimming, and Tennis. Don’t miss, but don’t feel bad about fast forwarding through, the Opening Ceremony Friday, starting at 7:30. And then circulate NBCSN, USA (both of which actually start soccer on Wednesday), Bravo, MSNBC, and of course NBC. And you can dabble in some of the lesser seen sports like handball, rowing, fencing, archery, and perhaps judo.

new and noteworthy tv: 7/25-7/31

July 23, 2016 No Comments

For those of you who tired of the Republican National Convention (Various) we’ve moved on to the Democratic National Convention… And did I mention the new season of BoJack Horseman is out?

MadTV (CW) Tuesday, 9pm – Sketch comedy returns.
Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle (Com) Thursday, 10pm – A four night comedic contest.
Last Chance U (Net) Friday – College football docuseries.
Rogers Cup (ESPN2) Sunday, 10am/1pm – More of the tennis season.
Kerri Walsh Jennings: Gold Within (NBC) Sunday, 1pm – Beach Volleyball’s golden girl.
Teen Choice (Fox) Sunday, 8pm – John Cena and Victoria Justice host, at least I know who Cena is.
Sharknado (Syfy) Sunday, 8pm – Apparently this is happening again.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 6/27-7/3

June 26, 2016 No Comments

The Tunnel didn’t suck me in but not sure how much of that is having seen The Bridge, I’ll give it another to feel it out. I’ll also give another to Thirteen which was intriguing enough and the fun Queen of the South. American Gothic wasn’t as laugh out loud bad as I’d read it might be but it definitely wasn’t good. I’ve also finally finished Hemlock Grove which honestly just got worse with each episode. Tuning back into the latest season of Orange is the New Black and starting Roots.

Dead of Summer (Free) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 9pm – Reopening a summer camp horror style.
Barely Famous (VH1) Season Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – This comedic take on reality shows with the two sisters’ foibles is actually pretty funny.
Greatest Hits (ABC) Series Premiere, Thursday, 9pm – Chunks of time starting with the 80’s and some performances by bands of yore.
All or Nothing (Am) Series Premiere, Friday, 3am – A look into the workings of the NFL.
Marcella (Net) Series Premiere, Friday, 3am – This latest drama has a detective returning to work after twelve years.
Marco Polo (Net) Season Premiere, Friday, 3am – I didn’t ever quite get into this.
Killjoys (Syfy) Season Premiere, Friday, 9pm – This space bounty hunters show is a perfect summer series.
Wimbledon (ESPN) Monday, 4am – Let the fortnight begin.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 5/30-6/5

May 28, 2016 No Comments

So a long weekend to catch up on things and kick off the summer season. I’m looking to get back into my Mad Men, I’m only on Season 3, as well as finally knock out that last season of House of Cards. Plus I’ve got the second half of Walking Dead waiting for some daylight viewing. But first tennis for those of you not caught up in other sports finals.

Roots (Hist/A&E/Life) Miniseries Premiere, Monday, 9pm – I’m actually hearing very good things about this remake.
The Dresser (Starz) Monday 9pm – An adaptation of the play with Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen is getting some good reviews.
Peaky Blinders (Net) Season Premiere, Tuesday, 3am – I feel like this a show people are watching, but it really hasn’t been on my radar.
Maya & Marty (NBC) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 10pm – I never like these variety show style items but I am somehow still hopeful that some of them will be good.
Cleverman (Sund) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – An Australian drama looking at Aboriginal mythology, I’ve only seen one not so positive review.
Hibana (Net) Series Premiere, Friday, 3am – Based on a prize-winning book a series this seems to be a somewhat dramatic look from a pair of comedians.
Outcast (Cin) Series Premiere, Friday, 10pm – The latest comic turned series where the protagonist is looking into possession.
French Open (NBC) Saturday/Sunday, 6am – Women’s and Men’s finals.
Feed the Beast (AMC) Series Premiere, Sunday, 10pm – David Schwimmer returns to drama as one of two guys trying to open an upscale restaurant in the Bronx, and you know their lives are a mess.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.

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