turnonmyheels | (no subject)

I don't know about the rest of you, but I've been sampling this seasons crop of new shows pretty heavily. I've seen commercials somewhere about a crime show where one of the investigators is female and has an eidetic memory. Unfortunately, I can't remember the network, the show, or the star and have been unable to find it anywhere. Can someone help me with this?

Here's my sampling [so far] and the results

Network ABC
Show: Charlie's Angels
Result: I watched 1.75 episodes. JFC did anyone re-read the dialog after they wrote it? I realize the actors aren't exactly Oscar worthy but I think even Helen Mirren would have a difficult time delivering this dreck. Grade: F

Network Showtime:
Show: Homeland
Result: I'm really not at all interested in this type of show. The only post 9/11 tv I've ever really enjoyed was Rescue Me and I broke up with it season before last. Claire Danes does an excellent job, but I'm just not into it.

Network CW:
Show: Ringer
Result: I'm going to watch one more episode [I haven't caught this week yet] and if something doesn't jump out and grab me I'm done. I actually bitched about SMG's acting in this one the other day. When she was on Buffy she managed to create several entirely different characters: Pre-Angelus Buffy, Wish!Verse Buffy, Buffy!Bot, Faith-in-Buffy's body, post-Resurrection!Buffy, etc. I do not understand how she can't pull off twins. Not to mention the rest of it just isn't working for me either. I'm sad about this.

Show: The Secret Circle
Result: 4.25 episodes watched. I promised myself I would give it 6 episodes because that's what it took for Vampire Diaries to take over my life. I ... didn't make it. Gale Harold and young John Connor are not enough to make this interesting.

Show: Hart of Dixie
Result: I'm ... watching. Rachel Bilson is completely unbelievable as a surgeon. The poorly drawn Southern caricatures are annoying [though not True Blood level annoying] and the premise is completely ridiculous. And yet, I watch. I also thought [for about 12 seconds] about asking Stoney if I could re-cap it, but I'm just not ready for that kind of committment to anything. If I was, I'd have asked to recap SoA or TVD and that's just not happening

Show: Nikita
Result: 1.5 episodes. I'm just not interested. Again. And I wish I was.

Network NBC
Show: Prime Suspsect
Result: I'm watching. I *love* Maria Bello and have for years. Its got Kozik from SoA, Charlie from Fringe/Alvarez from Oz, Aidan Quinn among others. I wish it was less stereotypical but it's watchable.

Network CBS:
Show: Person of Interest
Result: It's too much of a post 9/11 show for me. I did like seeing Karen from DirtySexyMoney in the first episode and may have stayed with it if she'd been a regular.

Show: Two Broke Girls
Result: This is why, other than The Big Bang Theory I don't watch sitcoms.

Network FX
Show: American Horror
Result: I've only watched the Pilot so far. I'm not certain how long a show like that can last. Not to mention I have absolutely ZERO trust that anything Ryan Murphy is involved in is watchable after 2 seasons.

I'm looking forward to checking out Once Upon a Time on ABC when it comes out, it's being advertised heavily in my comic books.

What I'm watching though not necessarily the day it airs:
NFL Football
Strike Back -- it's a post 9/11 show, but it's British so it's different. and JFC the dudes are hot. They gave us the one American man performing oral sex on a woman until she was very *very* satisfied. No show ever gives us that. He left the sexual encounter without having reached his own orgasm and he was so happy he made her come, it didn't even matter. Plus, I think he'd rather shoot people with his blue-eyed, blond, built like a brick shit house boyfriend.
Lost Girl
The Good Wife -- A+ for the season already
Dancing With The Stars -- I always pull for Derek and Max. Looks like Derek has a much better chance of winning than Max this year
Hart of Dixie
Sons of Anarchy
America's Next Top Model
American Horror Story
The Vampire Dairies
Big Bang Theory
Fringe
and at least one more Ringer
Luther is currently airing on BBCA, but I've already watched it.

Threaded | Flat

I've been confused about SMG's acting in the Ringer, as well. One thing I have never, ever critiqued with SMG is her acting ability. Some of her choices, etc, sure, but the ability to create whole characters distinct from anyone else's regardless of the writing -- never had that problem.

Now? Big problem. I can't figure out either twin, they're far too similar without any of the little clues that I've been expecting with this sort of noir drama and an actress of, what I thought, was her calibre. Now... I have no idea. It's one of the reasons I think I'm struggling with the show. She's just blank. There's nothing warm or vaguely comfortable about Brigitte, and the iciness of Shioban isn't enough. Sad. I really want to like the show.

"Unforgettable" is the eidetic memory one, I think. It's on Tuesday nights.

I'm sort of torn on the Secret Circle. I was mainly interested in watching it because of the supposed Ethan/Charles bromance, but 4 eps in, and they've hardly had scenes together. And otherwise Gale Harold doesn't seem to have chemistry with anyone. *sigh*

I'm actually really liking Ringer! Er, as you may have read elsewhere. *coughs*

I'm so glad I'm not the only one enjoying & loving Strike Back. That show is a whole boatload of implausible action & drama, but (as you say) everyone is hot as hell & the two leads (and the female lead, for that matter) are so gloriously fucked up & dysfunctional & codependent on each other that I would want a million more episodes.

Must upload my Strike Back icons...

I've been dlding Strike Back but haven't watched yet. I have up on Secret Circle 15 minutes into ep 2. I just don't care. Ringer is boring me to tears. I'm a few weeks behind because I have no motivation to watch aside from a couple of actors. But the story just hasn't caught my attention at all. Blah.

"Unforgettable" is the show you want. It's in "The Good Wife"'s old time slot (Tues, 10 EST, CBS). I haven't watched yet, figured I'd wait until there are several, download, and then overdose. That's my usual MO with procedurals. Right now I'm letting Criminal Minds accumulate on the DVR.

Thanks for the minireviews! You watched most of the shows I've been considering, and have now saved me lots and lots of time.

Right now, I'm only watching Community. How sad is that?

The show about a female cop with an eidetic memory is Unforgettable, and it's on CBS at 10pm/9pm central.

I posted my watch schedule on my LJ too, it should be at the top.

I've been disappointed in Ringer too. I think I had grand expectations for it and that's why I feel let down. I heard that this week is a game changer so we'll see. I probably won't get to it until next week.

American Horror Story is extremely fucked up. It's like a crazy twisted thing I can't quite figure out but I can't help being facsinated by it. It's creepy as hell.

I'm also kindof in love with Hart of Dixie. It just makes me smile. I love Rachel Bilson. I was bummed when Nancy Travis left but she's got that new gig with Tim Allen.

Strike Back -- it's a post 9/11 show, but it's British so it's different. and JFC the dudes are hot. They gave us the one American man performing oral sex on a woman until she was very *very* satisfied. No show ever gives us that. He left the sexual encounter without having reached his own orgasm and he was so happy he made her come, it didn't even matter. Plus, I think he'd rather shoot people with his blue-eyed, blond, built like a brick shit house boyfriend.

This.

They are trying so so SO hard to make Scott a heterosexual guy and it's coming off as transferrance and sublimation and so much so with the end of the last episode.

If you can't find S1 let me know and I'll see what I can do.