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returning fall favorites

September 9, 2021 No Comments

This fall post used to take me a while to survey all of the returning network shows I used to watch. Turns out I’m only hanging on to a few.

The Conners (ABC, 9/22) Wednesdays at 9pm – I enjoyed the new groove this show found.
Home Economics (ABC, 9/22) Wednesdays at 9:30pm – This show following three siblings had enough amusing happening that I kept tuning in.
United States of Al (CBS, 10/7) Thursdays at 8:30pm – Didn’t hit it out of the park but enough interesting elements and apparently they’re writing now to address the latest Afghanistan issues, this could be tricky.
The Equalizer (CBS, 10/10) Sundays at 8pm – This Queen Latifa show was a fun one as they reimagined this vigilante premise.
B Positive (CBS, 10/14) Thursdays at 9:30 – The premise here of kidney doner is apparently getting an evolution and focusing on the assisted living facility, again some elements were working on this but not all so intrigued.

I’ll continue to point out new shows in New and Noteworthy posts but here are a few streaming options I have my eye on: Sex Education (Net, 9/17), Dear White People (Net, 9/22), Goliath (Am, 9/24), You (Net, 10/15), The Great (Hulu, 11/19).

As always please check your local listings for final dates and times. Any fall favorites you’re looking forward to?

new and noteworthy 2/3-2/16

February 2, 2020 No Comments

This week I wrapped up the final season of Santa Clarita Diet, which I have to say am so bummed didn’t find a greater audience for this super fun cast and humorous undead tales, the second season of YOU, which didn’t play as well as the first but still has some good/bad vibes going for it, as well as the series finale of The Good Place which capped off an amazing series quite well. These weeks with programming around the State of the Union, Democratic Debates and the Oscars there’s still a good amount of new stuff.

Interrogation (CBSAA) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/6 – Based on a 20 year+ case of a man charged and convicted of murdering his mother, not solid reviews yet.
Katy Keene (CW) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/6, 8pm – I keep passing on these various CW comics but will tune in to check out 4 gals (comic based), including Lucy Hale as Keene, chasing their dreams in NYC, early buzz is optimistic.
Indebted (NBC) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/6, 9:30 – Familiar faces Fran Drescher and Steven Weber are parents who have to move back in with their son, pilot not getting great buzz but a good pedigree could grow characters.
Briarpatch (USA) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/6, 10pm – Rosario Dawson returns to her quirky hometown to solve her sister’s murder in this 10 episode mystery, def worth checking in on.
Tommy (CBS) Series Premiere, Thursday 2/6, 10pm – Edie Falco starts as the first female Chief of Police in LA, early looks appear somewhat average but Falco and team could elevate.
Locke & Key (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 2/7 – Another comic entry as three siblings move into a house with reality-bending keys, sounds like this hasn’t quite settled into where it could go.
My Holo Love (Net) Series Premiere, Friday 2/7 – Love with a humanlike hologram in this Korean romantic drama.
Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet (Ap+) Series Premiere, Friday 2/7 – Always Sunny’s Rob McElhenney is co creator (with Charlie Day) and stars as creative director in this look at the running of a video game, early buzz is good and already renewed for another season.
Cherish the Day (OWN) Series Premiere, Tuesday 2/11, 8pm – A look at specific days in a couple’s relationship from Ava DuVernay.
For Life (ABC) Series Premiere, Tuesday 2/11, 10pm – A fictional drama about a prisoner who becomes a lawyer to help himself and others.
High Fidelity (Hulu) Series Premiere, Friday 2/14 – Zoe Kravitz takes the title role in this series version of either the movie or the book, protagonist looks at their failed relationships as well as ranking some music, I love me some Hornby (the author) and thought the original movie did a good job so worth a look.
Utopia Falls (Hulu) Series Premiere, Friday 2/14 – A teen sci-fi uncovering the history of music, or something.
Duncanville (Fox) Series Premiere, Sunday 2/16, 8:30pm – A new animated family joins the lineup.
War of the Worlds (EPIX) Series Premiere, Sunday 2/16, 9pm – Contemporary version of the HG Wells classic with Gabriel Byrne and Elizabeth McGovern.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (NBC) Sunday 2/16, 9pm – This isn’t technically the premiere but that episode snuck in so long ago you might have missed this potentially cute series with some magical realism of Jane Levy as a girl who hears folks innermost thoughts through song.

Returning streaming: Manhunt (Spec, 2/3), Team Kaylie (Net, 2/3), Tell Me a Story (CBSAA, 2/6), All or Nothing (Am, 2/7), Dreamworks Dragons: Rescue Riders (Net, 2/7), Agatha Raison (Acorn, 2/10), Narcos: Mexico (Net, 2/13), Las Chicas de Cable (Net, 2/14).

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

my schedule

October 31, 2018 No Comments

Most of the dust has settled and very few shows were picked up by me, let’s see what I’m still looking at.

Tuesday

8pm – The Conners (ABC)
9pm – Lethal Weapon (Fox)

I do find The Conners a much fresher take than the previous Roseanne incarnation and while I’m a little less enthusiastic about the update to a new wildcard partner on Lethal Weapon, the new dude has potential but the stories and characterization seem light and knowing Wayans is bowing out after this season leaves a low enthusiasm. I’ve also dropped This is Us because the few things I thought were well done were far outweighed by my disdain for most of the characters and plotting.

Wednesday

9;30pm – Single Parents (ABC)

It’s not quite a good show but so far I like the characters enough to see if they can be something like the new Cougartown with kids.

Thursday

8pm – Big Bang Theory (CBS) / Superstore/The Good Place (NBC)
9pm – Mom (CBS) / Will & Grace (NBC)

The favorite laugers have returned and I’ll also give Murphy Brown one more shot but while I like the cast and the idea of their slant on news today it’s just not quite hitting the mark for me. I still need to catch Legacies on CW but having passed on previous incarnations am assuming that will also get a pass but who knows it could be a gem of a young supernaturals option.

Friday

8pm – Last Man Standing/Cool Kids (Fox) / Speechless (ABC)

No promises on keeping Kids but as a pairing with the predictable but mildly entertaining Last Man, it’ll get another viewing. And I still find Speechless fresh but I’m dropping Fresh Off the Boat which is hitting the repetitive character archetype point Modern Family did for me after a few seasons. I also couldn’t get on board with Midnight, Texas for a second season but it was a fun summer show last year.

Sunday

8pm – God Friended Me (CBS)
10pm – Madam Secretary (CBS)

And here’s to my night of hope, while God is a little too schmaltzy it scratches the Kevin Probably Saves the World itch, and Tea Leoni gives me hope that politics can be challenging but people are trying to do the right thing.

And a we’ve got some continued fun in cable with: Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS), Ink Master (Spike), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Fxx), You (Life), Z Nation (Syfy)

What are you watching?