OK, so we're a few weeks into the new season, and being the obsessed TV fan I am, here's a few random thoughts on some of the new and returning shows we watch in the Patrick household;
ONCE UPON A TIME-Great first season, second looks promising so far, catch up with Season One if you can.
REVENGE-One of my faves from last year, just cheesy enough to be a lot of fun.
666 PARK AVENUE-Could be an early dumper based on the pilot, not even mildly scary.
THE GOOD WIFE-Getting competition from Revenge but still delivering with both great writing and acting.
THE MENTALIST-Haven't caught the new season yet, my wife Nancy hates/tolerates this show because while it can be a great procedurial show it can be really really dumb (her words).
PARTNERS-Want to catch it through On Demand but ratings tell me I might not want to bother.
HAWAII FIVE-O-Been hooked since Season One, it's holding on the DVR.
BONES-See The Mentalist
THE MOB DOCTOR-To use an analogy, they made me an offer I COULD refuse, a hit is needed for this one.
THE VOICE-Knocking the stuffing out of The X Factor (which we don't watch), but don't we have enough singing/talent shows?
REVOLUTION-The hit of the season, they are playing this smart and doing a lot of "reveals" early, different from "similar" shows like Lost.
VEGAS-I like "period" shows, and I like "mob" shows (despite The Mob Doctor), worth catching.
BEN AND KATE-Very funny show, you should try it.
GO ON- Already has a full season pickup, it IS that good.
THE NEW NORMAL-Not everyones "cup of tea", and ratings have dipped some, but it's quirky enough (like me) to keep watching.
THE MIDDLE- Having lived in Indiana, true AND funny.
THE NEIGHBORS-We went less than five minutes, written by zombies.
MODERN FAMILY-Do I really have to add anything?
CSI-Ted Danson continues to breathe new life into this show.
ANIMAL PRACTICE-See Partners.
GUYS WITH KIDS-Watched it longer than The Neighbors, one of the biggest regrets of my life.
LAW & ORDER SVU-Stabler who?
LAST RESORT- Must watch show.
SCANDAL-Season One was great, a perfect show with the Presidential race going on (not comparing, just making a reference).
PERSON OF INTEREST- Very compelling, and a good cliff hanger carry over from Season One.
ELEMENTARY- I am totally hooked.
MADE IN JERSEY- See Partners.
BLUE BLOODS- Tom Selleck for goodness sake, and it's NYC cops.
FRINGE-Last season but I can't quit now.
And I'm not forgetting BOARDWALK EMPIRE and TREME on HBO, alas, don't have Showtime, so I have to wait for the free weekend to see new episodes of DEXTER.
OK, now what about you? Anything you like? Anything you hate? Let me know.
Mike Patrick
