Sunday TV is something I do every other week to recap all the things I've watched. With fall TV season nearly upon us, you'll notice that this post will get longer and longer every time it's back. So, let's get started.
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Sunday, September 20, 2015
Monday, August 24, 2015
Wizards of the Coast Chicago Comic Con 2015 Wrap Up
So I've mentioned I was at the Chicago Comic Con a few times; it's why I wasn't around the blog so much on the weekend. I had such a blast- it was way better than anything I could have expected, and I just wanted to talk about it here. This was my first time going to any sort of Con and it was well worth the money and time spent.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Sunday Comics
Sunday Comics is something I do every other week. Rather than review each comic individually, I wrap them all up in one place. Lately I've been reading quite a few, but you can expect that number to start going down soon.
Blackest Night (Issue #0) written by Geoff Johns with art by Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert and Rob Hunter
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Definitely a little confusing at first, but with classic characters and a pretty good catch up on what's going on. It sets up a very interesting concept, and many pages at the end are dedicated to the different orders of Lanterns etc.
Batgirl Preview (2011- ) written by Brenden Fletcher and Cameron Stewart with art by Babs Tarr
Rating: 5 Stars
So much fun! I really want to dive into the series for real now. The characters come right off the page and our heroine is spunky in all the best ways. Plus, she's good at what she does. Top of my list now.
Black Canary Preview (2015- ) written by Brenden Fletcher with art by Annie Wu
Rating: 1.5 Stars
Ugh, no. I enjoy the character of Black Canary quite a bit and was excited to see that she had a new series starting. For one, the art is hideous (in my opinion) and the story is stupid as can be. She's in a band now, fighting off members of other bands. Like, it makes no sense to me, and I dislike the direction her character is taking. Sad, because I was looking forward to this one, too.
Supergirl (Issue #1) (2011-2015) written by Michael Green and Michael F. Johnson with art by Mahmud A. Asrar, Dan Green, and Dave McCaig
Rating: 5 Stars
I loved it! The only thing I wish is that it were longer. I'll be picking more of these up in the near future because it was such a wonderful change. Both the art and the story were fresh and it gets me even more excited for the upcoming TV show.
Silk (Issue #2) (2015-) written by Robbie Thompson with art by Stacey Lee
Rating: 4 Stars
I enjoyed this again, though it wasn't as interesting as the first issue. It did a good job at starting to dive into her old life and how her new life was vastly different. It also expanded her powers and how they worked exactly. The villain was silly, but that's okay. It's only issue two, and I'm still very much looking forward to reading these for some time.
Grayson Preview (2014- ) written by Tom King and Tim Seeley with art by Mikel Janin and Jeromy Cox
Rating: 5 Stars
I have no idea what's going on in this series or how it gets there, but I enjoyed every second of what I read. It was great in every aspect, and now I look forward to reading it some day.
Midnighter Preview (2015- ) written by Steve Orlando with art by ACO
Rating: 2.5 Stars
And on the flip-side of Grayson, is Midnighter. I'm not a fan, at least not yet. I may give this another chance someday, perhaps when I'm more familiar with the character, but until then, it just wasn't my cup of tea.
Harley Quin Preview (2013- ) written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti with art by Chad Hardin
Rating: 2.5 Stars
My cousin is a huge Harley Quinn fan, so I was eager to give this a try. It wasn't really my stride, though it does have potential. I think it was just a bad place to start. I did like the writing and the cast of characters very much. Just, perhaps, not enough to carry the story itself, which seems nonexistent. Perhaps someday I shall continue the series.
Robin: Son of Batman Preview (2015- ) written by Patrick Gleason with art by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray
Rating: 2.5 Stars
I'm not a huge fan of Damien in general, and this did little to help me like him. Although, it didn't do anything to make me dislike him, either. It was confusing from the get-go, story and art. It didn't end on a good note, either. Rather than getting me intrigued in the future of the series, it left me wondering what was even going on.
Wolverine (Issue #42) (Civil War) (2003-2009) written by Marc Guggenheim with art by Humberto Ramos
Rating: 4 Stars
I liked this more than I thought I would. The character of Wolverine is normally a miss for me (I enjoy Jackman's portrayal of him for the most part, but as a supporting character in other comics I always consider him a jackass). I am in love with the Civil War story line, though, so knowing this would tie in helped. Wolverine's role in the whole arc is going to be great. He's the only character actively looking for revenge for what happened, and I couldn't have asked for a better character to do it. I eagerly await what comes next. On a side note, I really dislike the art, it's too cartoon-y, especially for this character.
Starfire Preview (2015- ) written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti with art by Emanuela Lupacchino
Rating: 5 Stars
Sign me up, I'm hooked! The preview's a good taste of what's to come, and the art is absolutely gorgeous. I like where the story's headed, and the interaction with other characters was a lot of fun to watch.
Teen Titans (Issue #3) (2003-2011) written by Geoff Johns with art by Mike McKone, Marlo Alquiza, and Jeromy Cox
Rating: 4.5 Stars
This one was less personal than the previous two, and the story itself was left a little weak because of it. However, propelling into the major story line and a confrontation with Deathstroke helped. The ending was a bit strange, but I'm willing to see where it goes. Overall, a very good issue, though, seeing as it manages to balance several different story lines and characters.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Definitely a little confusing at first, but with classic characters and a pretty good catch up on what's going on. It sets up a very interesting concept, and many pages at the end are dedicated to the different orders of Lanterns etc.
Rating: 5 Stars
So much fun! I really want to dive into the series for real now. The characters come right off the page and our heroine is spunky in all the best ways. Plus, she's good at what she does. Top of my list now.
Rating: 1.5 Stars
Ugh, no. I enjoy the character of Black Canary quite a bit and was excited to see that she had a new series starting. For one, the art is hideous (in my opinion) and the story is stupid as can be. She's in a band now, fighting off members of other bands. Like, it makes no sense to me, and I dislike the direction her character is taking. Sad, because I was looking forward to this one, too.
Rating: 5 Stars
I loved it! The only thing I wish is that it were longer. I'll be picking more of these up in the near future because it was such a wonderful change. Both the art and the story were fresh and it gets me even more excited for the upcoming TV show.
Rating: 4 Stars
I enjoyed this again, though it wasn't as interesting as the first issue. It did a good job at starting to dive into her old life and how her new life was vastly different. It also expanded her powers and how they worked exactly. The villain was silly, but that's okay. It's only issue two, and I'm still very much looking forward to reading these for some time.
Rating: 5 Stars
I have no idea what's going on in this series or how it gets there, but I enjoyed every second of what I read. It was great in every aspect, and now I look forward to reading it some day.
Rating: 2.5 Stars
And on the flip-side of Grayson, is Midnighter. I'm not a fan, at least not yet. I may give this another chance someday, perhaps when I'm more familiar with the character, but until then, it just wasn't my cup of tea.
Rating: 2.5 Stars
My cousin is a huge Harley Quinn fan, so I was eager to give this a try. It wasn't really my stride, though it does have potential. I think it was just a bad place to start. I did like the writing and the cast of characters very much. Just, perhaps, not enough to carry the story itself, which seems nonexistent. Perhaps someday I shall continue the series.
Rating: 2.5 Stars
I'm not a huge fan of Damien in general, and this did little to help me like him. Although, it didn't do anything to make me dislike him, either. It was confusing from the get-go, story and art. It didn't end on a good note, either. Rather than getting me intrigued in the future of the series, it left me wondering what was even going on.
Rating: 4 Stars
I liked this more than I thought I would. The character of Wolverine is normally a miss for me (I enjoy Jackman's portrayal of him for the most part, but as a supporting character in other comics I always consider him a jackass). I am in love with the Civil War story line, though, so knowing this would tie in helped. Wolverine's role in the whole arc is going to be great. He's the only character actively looking for revenge for what happened, and I couldn't have asked for a better character to do it. I eagerly await what comes next. On a side note, I really dislike the art, it's too cartoon-y, especially for this character.
Rating: 5 Stars
Sign me up, I'm hooked! The preview's a good taste of what's to come, and the art is absolutely gorgeous. I like where the story's headed, and the interaction with other characters was a lot of fun to watch.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
This one was less personal than the previous two, and the story itself was left a little weak because of it. However, propelling into the major story line and a confrontation with Deathstroke helped. The ending was a bit strange, but I'm willing to see where it goes. Overall, a very good issue, though, seeing as it manages to balance several different story lines and characters.
Thursday, May 28, 2015
TV Talk: ABC and CBS New Shows
Since the pilot's got one over on me this year (that's a shame) I thought I'd switch from doing Pilot Talks to TV Talks. You'll see these more regularly and I'll weigh in on both new shows and old ones returning. So, without further ado, let's talk about two of the biggest channels out there- ABC and CBS!
*These are pretty full of my opinions, so please don't take it personal.
The Catch
So, another Shonda Rhimes show. I guess I don't really have a problem with that, but I'm not a fan of her other work. She's very talented, having brought Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder to the top the of the charts, and filling them with multi-ethnic, beautiful actors and actresses. They just aren't my cup of tea.
After watching the trailer it does intrigue me a little. Maybe something to catch on Netflix eventually. The idea of con artists conning investigators who will then try to con (?) the con artist is pretty cool. It looks intense and has a spy-thriller feel.
This one will be airing during mid-season. I definitely recommend the trailer.
Dr. Ken
I'm cringing a little. I like comedy's, though I don't strike out and try to watch them all. This one looks pretty much like a dud. The trailer wasn't even funny. It does have some heart warming moments, but that's about it. It will certainly find it's own little audience, though, thanks to the lead.
Dr. Ken will be airing at 7:30 c on Fridays.
The Family
Spooky. The general premise is that a kid goes missing ten years ago, presumed dead. His "murderer" is put away, his family is upheaved. And then he returns. But the circumstances surrounding his return are shady at best. That all sounds really cool. It's the rest of the drama that falls flat for me.
The mother is running for office. The father is having an affair. The brother is a drunk. It all just seems piled on top of what could be an interesting concept all on its own.
This show is airing during the mid-season as well.
The Muppets
I'm in the minority when I say I don't like the muppets- I know that. But I actually think I may like this show. Watch the trailer- it's not what you think.
They're very clearly saying this is for adults- it's not a kid's show. It's not going to totally ruin what you thought of these guys, but it seems like the natural evolution for fans of a certain age. People who grew up with the muppets are going to enjoy this almost Office-like spin on the characters.
This will be airing on Tuesdays at 7 c.
Of King's and Prophets
I'm always a bit... afraid when biblical shows make it to main stream TV. I'm Catholic (and a History buff), and while I can stomach some things, I dislike seeing stories from the Bible treated poorly. It just doesn't sit well if it's ever in blatant disregard of what the Bible actually says. But this show actually looks pretty spot on and has me excited. Certainly it's dramatized, but it seems respectful enough, it's not going in some weird direction. And it looks historically accurate from what I've seen, so another bonus. I'll probably end up watching this live.
Of King's and Prophets will air on Sundays (so clearly the channel has high hopes) at 9 c.
Oil
Interesting, though not my cup of tea. The leads are pretty easy on the eyes, and the premise is simple enough- out to make millions by finding oil. It'll likely either attract a lot of attention, or none at all. We'll have to wait to find out.
This one is also on Sundays, preceding Of King's and Prophets at 8 c.
Quantico
Not normally something that would catch my attention, that's for sure. But it promises a cast of characters that will knock your socks off. I love it when there's a huge host of characters to love and hate, especially if they're all given complex histories and motives. I think I'll give this one a try for sure.
This will be on Tuesdays at 9 c.
The Real O'Neils
With all the cookie-cutter family comedies out there right now, this one actually looks like it's going to deal with real issues. Not that other's don't, but they don't seem to do it as obviously, I suppose. It has character's that each have their own issues, which are different. And often, not ones you see on screen at the exact same time. And with a plot that seems like it's better fit for a drama than a comedy, this one looks like it could be a winner.
The Real O'Neils will airing during the mid-season.
Uncle Buck
This looks better as a movie than a show, but I guess I'll wait and see. The whole trailer appears to be on a major sugar rush, but not, perhaps, in a bad way.
This show airs during the mid-season.
Wicked City
Won't be watching this one, it's a bit too much for my tastes. I think it will please many people, though I don't see how well the premise will sustain over more than one episode.
This, too, will be joining ABC's mid-season lineup.
And now onto CBS!
Supergirl
Yes I'm very excited for this one. At first, it was just a sort of interest. Like, I'll totally watch Supergirl because it's Supergirl. But the trailer really has me convinced it's going to be fun. Every second of the trailer is eye-catching and exhilarating. I'm in love with the cast and think it will do fairly well. I think it may be on track to becoming my new favorite superhero show.
This one will be airing Mondays at 7 c
Angel from Hell
So, I was excited for this when it was announced, but now... not so much. It looks like it may have it's moments, but the trailer never really made me laugh. The characters look dry and the plot is overused. Won't be catching this one, unfortunately.
Angel from Hell will be airing Thursdays at 8:30 c.
Code Black
In general I don't watch hospital shows. I stuck with Grey's for about a season and a half, and Scrubs didn't make it much longer than that. Even if they're good shows, they don't keep my interest. So, no, I don't think I'll watch Code Black. But, boy, does it look good. I went in not expecting much from the trailer, but it swept me off my feet. The characters just jump out at you! The story itself is pretty general, but it promises major payoff. I'm going to go ahead and recommend you watch this if you like medical shows.
This one will air on Wednesday at 9 c.
Life in Pieces
No interest. It looks like it could have some good characters, but I think that all the funny parts have been shown off in the trailer. It actually seems a but like a knock-off Modern Family, if I really think about it. The way the trailer is set up, too, doesn't help too much. It comes across as four commercials pushed together.
Life in Pieces will be airing at 7:30 c on Mondays.
Limitless
My initial reaction: Bradley Cooper looks like a hobo. But it's Bradley Cooper, so he actually looks pretty good as a hobo. I never caught the movie, but the show does appear to be a direct sequel to it. Maybe I'll finally get around to watching it now! Honestly, I'll probably watch this one, or at least give it a chance. If it doesn't take off pretty early, though, I feel it won't last.
Thanks for sticking around! What shows are you looking forward to next season? Leave a comment and let me know. Or, if you think I left a show out, let me know!
*These are pretty full of my opinions, so please don't take it personal.
The Catch
So, another Shonda Rhimes show. I guess I don't really have a problem with that, but I'm not a fan of her other work. She's very talented, having brought Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder to the top the of the charts, and filling them with multi-ethnic, beautiful actors and actresses. They just aren't my cup of tea.
After watching the trailer it does intrigue me a little. Maybe something to catch on Netflix eventually. The idea of con artists conning investigators who will then try to con (?) the con artist is pretty cool. It looks intense and has a spy-thriller feel.
This one will be airing during mid-season. I definitely recommend the trailer.
Dr. Ken
I'm cringing a little. I like comedy's, though I don't strike out and try to watch them all. This one looks pretty much like a dud. The trailer wasn't even funny. It does have some heart warming moments, but that's about it. It will certainly find it's own little audience, though, thanks to the lead.
Dr. Ken will be airing at 7:30 c on Fridays.
The Family
Spooky. The general premise is that a kid goes missing ten years ago, presumed dead. His "murderer" is put away, his family is upheaved. And then he returns. But the circumstances surrounding his return are shady at best. That all sounds really cool. It's the rest of the drama that falls flat for me.
The mother is running for office. The father is having an affair. The brother is a drunk. It all just seems piled on top of what could be an interesting concept all on its own.
This show is airing during the mid-season as well.
The Muppets
I'm in the minority when I say I don't like the muppets- I know that. But I actually think I may like this show. Watch the trailer- it's not what you think.
They're very clearly saying this is for adults- it's not a kid's show. It's not going to totally ruin what you thought of these guys, but it seems like the natural evolution for fans of a certain age. People who grew up with the muppets are going to enjoy this almost Office-like spin on the characters.
This will be airing on Tuesdays at 7 c.
Of King's and Prophets
I'm always a bit... afraid when biblical shows make it to main stream TV. I'm Catholic (and a History buff), and while I can stomach some things, I dislike seeing stories from the Bible treated poorly. It just doesn't sit well if it's ever in blatant disregard of what the Bible actually says. But this show actually looks pretty spot on and has me excited. Certainly it's dramatized, but it seems respectful enough, it's not going in some weird direction. And it looks historically accurate from what I've seen, so another bonus. I'll probably end up watching this live.
Of King's and Prophets will air on Sundays (so clearly the channel has high hopes) at 9 c.
Oil
Interesting, though not my cup of tea. The leads are pretty easy on the eyes, and the premise is simple enough- out to make millions by finding oil. It'll likely either attract a lot of attention, or none at all. We'll have to wait to find out.
This one is also on Sundays, preceding Of King's and Prophets at 8 c.
Quantico
Not normally something that would catch my attention, that's for sure. But it promises a cast of characters that will knock your socks off. I love it when there's a huge host of characters to love and hate, especially if they're all given complex histories and motives. I think I'll give this one a try for sure.
This will be on Tuesdays at 9 c.
The Real O'Neils
With all the cookie-cutter family comedies out there right now, this one actually looks like it's going to deal with real issues. Not that other's don't, but they don't seem to do it as obviously, I suppose. It has character's that each have their own issues, which are different. And often, not ones you see on screen at the exact same time. And with a plot that seems like it's better fit for a drama than a comedy, this one looks like it could be a winner.
The Real O'Neils will airing during the mid-season.
Uncle Buck
This looks better as a movie than a show, but I guess I'll wait and see. The whole trailer appears to be on a major sugar rush, but not, perhaps, in a bad way.
This show airs during the mid-season.
Wicked City
Won't be watching this one, it's a bit too much for my tastes. I think it will please many people, though I don't see how well the premise will sustain over more than one episode.
This, too, will be joining ABC's mid-season lineup.
And now onto CBS!
Supergirl
Yes I'm very excited for this one. At first, it was just a sort of interest. Like, I'll totally watch Supergirl because it's Supergirl. But the trailer really has me convinced it's going to be fun. Every second of the trailer is eye-catching and exhilarating. I'm in love with the cast and think it will do fairly well. I think it may be on track to becoming my new favorite superhero show.
This one will be airing Mondays at 7 c
Angel from Hell
So, I was excited for this when it was announced, but now... not so much. It looks like it may have it's moments, but the trailer never really made me laugh. The characters look dry and the plot is overused. Won't be catching this one, unfortunately.
Angel from Hell will be airing Thursdays at 8:30 c.
Code Black
In general I don't watch hospital shows. I stuck with Grey's for about a season and a half, and Scrubs didn't make it much longer than that. Even if they're good shows, they don't keep my interest. So, no, I don't think I'll watch Code Black. But, boy, does it look good. I went in not expecting much from the trailer, but it swept me off my feet. The characters just jump out at you! The story itself is pretty general, but it promises major payoff. I'm going to go ahead and recommend you watch this if you like medical shows.
This one will air on Wednesday at 9 c.
Life in Pieces
No interest. It looks like it could have some good characters, but I think that all the funny parts have been shown off in the trailer. It actually seems a but like a knock-off Modern Family, if I really think about it. The way the trailer is set up, too, doesn't help too much. It comes across as four commercials pushed together.
Life in Pieces will be airing at 7:30 c on Mondays.
Limitless
My initial reaction: Bradley Cooper looks like a hobo. But it's Bradley Cooper, so he actually looks pretty good as a hobo. I never caught the movie, but the show does appear to be a direct sequel to it. Maybe I'll finally get around to watching it now! Honestly, I'll probably watch this one, or at least give it a chance. If it doesn't take off pretty early, though, I feel it won't last.
Thanks for sticking around! What shows are you looking forward to next season? Leave a comment and let me know. Or, if you think I left a show out, let me know!
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