Category: TV Dramas (Page 227 of 235)

NBC cancels “The West Wing”

January 23, 2006 /

After a seven-year run, NBC has axed “The West Wing.” The show has been quite compelling this season, alternating between Jed Bartlett’s final year in office and the ongoing campaign to replace him. The series was set up nicely to transition to a new President, with either Democrat Matt Santos (Jimmy Smits) or Republican Arnold Vinnick (Alan Alda) taking over the lead role.

The cancellation leaves me scratching my head. I’m not sure how “Commander In Chief” can survive while “The West Wing” cannot. Don’t get me wrong, “Chief” is decent, but it isn’t on the same level as “The West Wing.”

News, TV, TV Dramas

Back with a vengeance

January 12, 2006 /

After a month and a half hiatus, the show came back strong, opening with an old-fashioned ass-whupin’ outside of the church. It was compelling to see the support group with such a violent pack mentality, which has Mariel and even the Father questioning how much the group has changed.

Russell is finally as concerned about the “hybrids” as Dave is and, as a result, the show is picking up steam, ending with Sheriff Tom kidnapping the children after making an eerie phone call to an unknown accomplice. This, after the last episode featured Tom convincing his deputy to saw his own arm off. I wasn’t expecting either of these twists and I can honestly say I have no idea where the show is going next – and man, do I like that feeling.

TV Action, TV Dramas

Can anyone say “one hit wonder”?

January 11, 2006 /

Oh, how far this show has fallen since its debut on ABC last year. The series, which was resting comfortably on top of TV Greatness Mountain, hasn’t offered a single interesting episode all season long, and I’m growing incredibly doubtful that it ever will. This week, audiences got their first taste of Mr. Eko’s mysterious past, all while digging deeper into Charlie’s obsession with the Virgin Mary statues (carrying heroin) and Michael’s desperation to rescue Walt. Oh, and did you know that Eko was a drug dealer? Son of a bitch! There goes any interest I might have regained in the series this year. Nothing else really happened, but next week’s episode could be the make-or-break show of the season. If it doesn’t turn the series around for the better, I’m bailing.

Lost, TV, TV Dramas

Quandaries in the year 2006

January 8, 2006 /

The new season of “The Shield” starts this week and I’m faced with a tough decision. Do I watch the show as it goes on FX, which basically looks like garbage on my 92″ HD front projection system (as my cable company does not yet carry FX in HD) or do I wait for the DVDs, which will allow me to watch the season in semi-glorious 480p?

I find this dilemma quite humorous considering what quandaries my father and grandfather were likely facing at my age. My father, a teacher at a technical college, was likely stressed about the energy crisis in the ’70s. My grandfather, who moved all over the country chasing jobs as a welder, probably wasn’t sure where he’d be living in the next few months.

I guess we are a product of our times. So, do I wait for those DVDs?

Humor, TV, TV Action, TV Dramas, TV DVDs

How many more times can Jack save the world?

December 6, 2005 /

With the recent release of the the fourth season of “24” on DVD, and the upcoming fifth season set to begin in early January, it seems like the perfect time to talk about the future of the series. Coming off the show’s best season since it’=s debut, it’ll be interesting to see if season five lives up to the giant expectations of the series’ dedicated fan base. It’s no secret that Jack will return to CTU in some capacity this year, but how will he do it this time? I mean, it’s not like he faked his own death and moved out of the country just for the hell out it. The President of the U.S. wanted him dead for Christ sakes! And even if the show does do as well as last season, will it manage to remain at top of Bullz-Eye.com‘s TV Power Rankings. This past summer’s first-ever rankings had “24” as the number one show by a big gap. Can it pull of this same feat again?

TV, TV Dramas, TV DVDs

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