Here's my theory for who killed Sam on ABC's How to Get Away with Murder - or just Murder if you, like me, get tired of the long title.
Michaela. Why?
Michaela has been the most upset about the murder since the very first flashforward. She is the one huddled in the corner who has to be talked into every move. She keeps saying she murdered someone. Yes, I know this is obvious but there are some far less obvious things that have floated down. And I think I can build a scene where she is the killer.
First, we know that Asher and Bonnie are otherwise engaged. We don't know the timeline exactly so Bonnie might have committed the murder and then climbed into bed with Asher but I don't buy it. She cares for Sam and Annaliese and she just couldn't be that calm even if she often is the Ice Queen.
Wes, what's his name that keeps using sex to solve every case, and Laurel are together at Wes' apartment and are going over to the law practice after Rebecca who is trying to steal info from Sam's computer or phone with the flashdrive given to her by the suspended detective. They are all far too pulled together in the flash forwards to have committed a murder imo.
So Michaela is alone and she has the murder weapon. She has to be going to the house otherwise the trophy could not be the murder weapon. I think she is either searching for her fellow students to try to become part of the study group or more likely she wants Annaliese to review the prenup.
My theory is that she arrives just before the other three but after Rebecca is on the scene. Sam has caught Rebecca trying to get information electronically and is assaulting her (based on a brief scene in the previews). Michaela jumps into action and hits Sam on the head with the trophy. The other three come in and the coverup begins.
Simple, maybe too simple but it is my theory.
Part of the reason I suspect Michaela is also that we found out something about her in the last episode we didn't know or at least I didn't. Michaela is poor. She dresses nice, acts like she is entitled but according to her maybe-soon-to-be Mother-in-law she isn't. Michaela talked about her bespoke Vera Wang gown that she had bought. She wants to be rich but apparently she isn't. Just because she is poor doesn't make her capable of murder but it gives her a mystery that might reveal a past which could be used in her defense later on. Again, I'm relying on them using some stereotypes and I hope they don't go there but it is my current theory.
Whoever is the killer one thing I do know, the show is well-done. The fact that it could conceivably be any number of people and we just don't know yet is a testament to the writing, directing and acting of this ensemble.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Friday, November 14, 2014
Not the sum of its parts
I enjoy watching Nashville. I like the cast, I love the music. I like the setting and the pace.
I just wish the storyline writers were as good as the songwriters. The end result is that this show just isn't as good as the sum of its parts.
The problem I believe is that the storylines don't intersect. This is real life but it doesn't make for good TV. The characters cross paths in brief one or two line scenes and then go off for their own stories - so many stories where with all the music, there just isn't enough time to tell them all.
The most interesting story is Juliette and Avery. But then Juliette has been the most interesting character from the beginning. Her backstory and personality give her a rich character you can do almost anything with. Plus Hayden Panitierre is the best of a great ensemble. Jonathan Jackson has finally been given the scenes he deserves.
The dullest story is Gunner and his new found son but then Gunner has been the least interesting character to me since the beginning. He was briefly watchable when his brother turned up but mostly he is just boring. Add in Zoe and you get more than twice the boredom. I have less than zero interest in the child or his mother.
Scarlett is the most out of touch with the rest of the cast even her uncle whose house she lives in. Why did they keep her on if they weren't going to really do anything with her regarding the other stories?
Rayna's hard work at keeping her career alive, her record label afloat, and satisfying her family is engaging enough. The issue here is that I don't care for Luke at all so I'll be happy when their relationship blows up. I have no confidence in a wedding ever taking place especially since we saw her in her wedding dress prior to the altar. That is always a sign no wedding will take place,
When the season started, I thought they had a great story with Will. Would he come out? Would he be outted? How would this affect his career? I don't know that this has ever happened in country music so I was anxious to see where it would go but it is going no where. Now they are trying to make us like Layla - another character we could be rid of.
Hopefully Deacon's girlfriend-on-the-road is gone. I don't remember her name. I don't care. The fact that I almost forgot to talk about Deacon - the heart and soul of the show - at all is indicative of the issues with the show.
Someone needs to review all the characters and stories and get this show on track. You have a great concept, cast, setting and musical talent. What you need is good showrunner.
I just wish the storyline writers were as good as the songwriters. The end result is that this show just isn't as good as the sum of its parts.
The problem I believe is that the storylines don't intersect. This is real life but it doesn't make for good TV. The characters cross paths in brief one or two line scenes and then go off for their own stories - so many stories where with all the music, there just isn't enough time to tell them all.
The most interesting story is Juliette and Avery. But then Juliette has been the most interesting character from the beginning. Her backstory and personality give her a rich character you can do almost anything with. Plus Hayden Panitierre is the best of a great ensemble. Jonathan Jackson has finally been given the scenes he deserves.
The dullest story is Gunner and his new found son but then Gunner has been the least interesting character to me since the beginning. He was briefly watchable when his brother turned up but mostly he is just boring. Add in Zoe and you get more than twice the boredom. I have less than zero interest in the child or his mother.
Scarlett is the most out of touch with the rest of the cast even her uncle whose house she lives in. Why did they keep her on if they weren't going to really do anything with her regarding the other stories?
Rayna's hard work at keeping her career alive, her record label afloat, and satisfying her family is engaging enough. The issue here is that I don't care for Luke at all so I'll be happy when their relationship blows up. I have no confidence in a wedding ever taking place especially since we saw her in her wedding dress prior to the altar. That is always a sign no wedding will take place,
When the season started, I thought they had a great story with Will. Would he come out? Would he be outted? How would this affect his career? I don't know that this has ever happened in country music so I was anxious to see where it would go but it is going no where. Now they are trying to make us like Layla - another character we could be rid of.
Hopefully Deacon's girlfriend-on-the-road is gone. I don't remember her name. I don't care. The fact that I almost forgot to talk about Deacon - the heart and soul of the show - at all is indicative of the issues with the show.
Someone needs to review all the characters and stories and get this show on track. You have a great concept, cast, setting and musical talent. What you need is good showrunner.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Coming clean
The last couple of weeks of General Hospital has brought some important storylines to a climax. What has surprised me are the people who seem to be coming clean about what they knew.
I found Franco's reveal delightful. Carly has used Michael as a reason for every selfish thing she has ever done. She reminds me of Maura West's character on ATWT also called Carly. She is supposed to be considered a good mother but I think she is far from it. Today she said, she 'just cared about her kids.' If that were the case, she wouldn't have covered up what Sonny did. She puts herself in jeopardy of going to jail and where does that leave Josslyn - who is already one step from juvie anyway.
Kiki confessed and with her, Morgan had no choice but to come clean to that they had known Sonny killed AJ for about a month. Finally, Rosalie admits why she was hanging around Michael so much. And Rosalie is the one Michael chooses to forgive. Is it because she didn't go as far as she was being blackmailed to do or was she just convenient? It was a cliche I could have done with out - getting drunk and sleeping with someone to ease the pain. A poor end to an otherwise well done story.
Franco really didn't commit a crime as far as I can tell unless it is a crime to tape someone without their knowledge and I guess that depends on the state. We are back to bad Franco and I enjoy him more this way. He's helping Nina for now.
Watching Michelle Stafford, Donna Mills, and Maura West has been the biggest treat of all. There scenes were amazing. GH has done some great casting.
Speaking of, I think the new Jason is a treat to watch as well. I'm suspecting we will have two new/old Quartermaines soon. I predict that Michael will take the Q name and Jason's memories will return of some of his early life. I don't see them fitting Jason into Sonny's world as Sonny has plenty of other problems right now.
Disappointed to learn than Felix is now dropped to recurring. I love his character and he deserves so much more than being Sabrina's sidekick. Mercifully Sabrina has been absent for days. She can return to Puerto Rico anytime she likes and I'll just forget she ever returned and tried to make Ava miscarry. Really, no one would really notice.
The Luke reveal seems to be stalled in a slow detour with Ned's father who I really care nothing about. Why do we keep revisiting these characters apparently long time viewers barely remember? I've heard nothing of when Anthony Geary will return. I hope he is alright. His 6 months should be up and putting him back on set. Perhaps there was a delay and this is part of that delay. Personally, I'd rather Tracy just think he has disappeared and get her pulled into another storyline until Luke can return.
While GH has such a wonderful cast, I do wish they would use just a tiny bit of money for the set. That hotel style room was supposed to be Monica's? It wasn't the least bit feminine or personal. The office sets are obviously from decades ago. A few upgrades should not be that expensive.
I found Franco's reveal delightful. Carly has used Michael as a reason for every selfish thing she has ever done. She reminds me of Maura West's character on ATWT also called Carly. She is supposed to be considered a good mother but I think she is far from it. Today she said, she 'just cared about her kids.' If that were the case, she wouldn't have covered up what Sonny did. She puts herself in jeopardy of going to jail and where does that leave Josslyn - who is already one step from juvie anyway.
Kiki confessed and with her, Morgan had no choice but to come clean to that they had known Sonny killed AJ for about a month. Finally, Rosalie admits why she was hanging around Michael so much. And Rosalie is the one Michael chooses to forgive. Is it because she didn't go as far as she was being blackmailed to do or was she just convenient? It was a cliche I could have done with out - getting drunk and sleeping with someone to ease the pain. A poor end to an otherwise well done story.
Franco really didn't commit a crime as far as I can tell unless it is a crime to tape someone without their knowledge and I guess that depends on the state. We are back to bad Franco and I enjoy him more this way. He's helping Nina for now.
Watching Michelle Stafford, Donna Mills, and Maura West has been the biggest treat of all. There scenes were amazing. GH has done some great casting.
Speaking of, I think the new Jason is a treat to watch as well. I'm suspecting we will have two new/old Quartermaines soon. I predict that Michael will take the Q name and Jason's memories will return of some of his early life. I don't see them fitting Jason into Sonny's world as Sonny has plenty of other problems right now.
Disappointed to learn than Felix is now dropped to recurring. I love his character and he deserves so much more than being Sabrina's sidekick. Mercifully Sabrina has been absent for days. She can return to Puerto Rico anytime she likes and I'll just forget she ever returned and tried to make Ava miscarry. Really, no one would really notice.
The Luke reveal seems to be stalled in a slow detour with Ned's father who I really care nothing about. Why do we keep revisiting these characters apparently long time viewers barely remember? I've heard nothing of when Anthony Geary will return. I hope he is alright. His 6 months should be up and putting him back on set. Perhaps there was a delay and this is part of that delay. Personally, I'd rather Tracy just think he has disappeared and get her pulled into another storyline until Luke can return.
While GH has such a wonderful cast, I do wish they would use just a tiny bit of money for the set. That hotel style room was supposed to be Monica's? It wasn't the least bit feminine or personal. The office sets are obviously from decades ago. A few upgrades should not be that expensive.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Kate and Debra deserve better
Kate Walsh and Debra Messing deserve better. Much better.
I lasted 20 minutes into Debra Messing's new show. Her husband or ex-husband, whatever, was on the Firm and also deserves better. The twins are just unwatchable as is everything about this. I really should have stopped after the first 5 minutes as the opening was just ridiculous.
I lasted through two episodes of Bad Judge though I tuned out for the last part of the 2nd episode. There again I should have shut it off after the opening sequence where the judge grabs and ax and takes out an obnoxious driver's front tire. Judges don't get away with that kind of thing. This show is just Bad.
I can't believe Debra Messings show has been picked up for the season. It shows how little NBC has going for it. I like Kate but I won't stick by her on this.
Is it a coincidence that both of these are on NBC? I think not.
I lasted 20 minutes into Debra Messing's new show. Her husband or ex-husband, whatever, was on the Firm and also deserves better. The twins are just unwatchable as is everything about this. I really should have stopped after the first 5 minutes as the opening was just ridiculous.
I lasted through two episodes of Bad Judge though I tuned out for the last part of the 2nd episode. There again I should have shut it off after the opening sequence where the judge grabs and ax and takes out an obnoxious driver's front tire. Judges don't get away with that kind of thing. This show is just Bad.
I can't believe Debra Messings show has been picked up for the season. It shows how little NBC has going for it. I like Kate but I won't stick by her on this.
Is it a coincidence that both of these are on NBC? I think not.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Four weeks in
Four episodes in on most shows, I'm impressed, puzzled, and cruising along.
As for new shows, Forever, How to Get Away with Murder, and A to Z stay on my playlist.
Madam Secretary goes - well goes to the back burner. I will watch it if I have nothing better to do, The problem with this show is the monotonous plots. Every week, she faces a crisis and every week she comes up with some last minute idea to resolve the issue. She is the superhero in a suit and high pointy shoes. There is an overarching story here but we know little about it. In the 4th episode, we finally find out that the previous Secretary of State has enemies but we know very little else about him.
What would fix this show are flashbacks. Show us the relationship between the Secretary and the CIA agent who was killed. Why should we care about him or trust his theory? Show us the previous Secretary of State - how he handled his job, his relationship with the President and his staff.
This is exactly what Forever does and why the show has done well with viewers and with me. I agree with my husband. The lead actor is a ham, but I adore his assistant, enjoy his relationship with Abraham and find the flashbacks interesting and not overly done. Plus, and most importantly, he hasn't died and popped up in water since the second episode. They resisted the trick.
I know that A to Z on NBC was one I wasn't originally going to watch beyond the prereleased Pilot. I didn't like the supporting cast. They are growing on me. I don't yet like them but I find them funny. This show is saved by the details - lots of little details that tie into the plot each week. It's cute and sweet and most importantly funny.
How to Get Away with Murder is great fun to watch. I've read a lot of criticism and nitpicking on all the ways this show isn't 'realistic' apparently from people who were just dropped here from another planet and have never watched a television program before. Unrealistic situations, coincidences and sometimes downright magic are the glue that hold most plots together on just about any show. The super detectives on Law and Order: Criminal Intent just happened to be called to crime scenes with high powered victims or suspects even before anyone knew who the victim was! No baby on TV is ever born in a hospital or at least not one that has power or without some lifesaving procedure necessary. A drama is dramatic! And 'Murder' is doing a great job of dramatic. I still don't know which characters I like and which I don't and that is part of the fun of all this.
As for returning shows, Scandal is getting better and better. My only concern is this week's case once again involved the White House. It is at its best when there are cases that don't all revolve around the President. Of course in the coming week, all we will care about is getting Jake free. Fitz is so easily manipulated; if he were president, I'd definitely fear for our safety.
The writing on Nashville has improved a smidge. If only the writing for the characters was as good as the music. Although this year there hasn't been nearly as much music. I don't think there was anything last week. That gives us more time for storytelling but I am going to miss my music. I suppose there is a bit of a time crunch as I'm assuming Hayden Panetierre will be going on maternity leave before the end of the season so they have to move along through Juliette's story. I'm delighted that Avery (Jonathon Jackson) is getting so emotional material. This is where he shined on General Hospital.
Revenge seems very repetitive to me. I'm so tired of this show yet I can't stop watching the train wreck it became 2 years ago. Maybe they can just wrap it up early and be done with it. Will anyone still be left anyway?
In sad news, Kalinda will be gone from the Good Wife at the end of the season. The actress has a pilot she will star in.
I don't think having a pilot, that may or may not be picked up, is enough to announce this early that you are leaving. I think she is leaving because of how they have cast her character aside after that hideous storyline involving her husband. Kalinda was a major character early on. She was the mystery and a big part of the success of the show. Now she is almost an extra. Never is she the center of a story. I'm sad for the actress. She is very good at what she does and it is a waste of a great character as well.
They have so written her out they have to come up with unreasonable ways to give her screen time. In last week's episode, Eli was all worried about Kalenda and Peter's one night stand what 6 years ago or so? Who cares? Peter has certainly done far worse. What does that matter even if it came out? Normally everything on the Good Wife has a purpose but dredging this up only resulted in an awkward scene with Eli and Kalenda not even saying anything. Give her character a story!
The Big Bang Theory was as funny as ever last Monday night with the girls in Vegas and the guys trying to concentrate and avoid their many distractions. I look forward to the return of the Millers - another over the top show but one that is as a comedy should be - funny.
As for new shows, Forever, How to Get Away with Murder, and A to Z stay on my playlist.
Madam Secretary goes - well goes to the back burner. I will watch it if I have nothing better to do, The problem with this show is the monotonous plots. Every week, she faces a crisis and every week she comes up with some last minute idea to resolve the issue. She is the superhero in a suit and high pointy shoes. There is an overarching story here but we know little about it. In the 4th episode, we finally find out that the previous Secretary of State has enemies but we know very little else about him.
What would fix this show are flashbacks. Show us the relationship between the Secretary and the CIA agent who was killed. Why should we care about him or trust his theory? Show us the previous Secretary of State - how he handled his job, his relationship with the President and his staff.
This is exactly what Forever does and why the show has done well with viewers and with me. I agree with my husband. The lead actor is a ham, but I adore his assistant, enjoy his relationship with Abraham and find the flashbacks interesting and not overly done. Plus, and most importantly, he hasn't died and popped up in water since the second episode. They resisted the trick.
I know that A to Z on NBC was one I wasn't originally going to watch beyond the prereleased Pilot. I didn't like the supporting cast. They are growing on me. I don't yet like them but I find them funny. This show is saved by the details - lots of little details that tie into the plot each week. It's cute and sweet and most importantly funny.
How to Get Away with Murder is great fun to watch. I've read a lot of criticism and nitpicking on all the ways this show isn't 'realistic' apparently from people who were just dropped here from another planet and have never watched a television program before. Unrealistic situations, coincidences and sometimes downright magic are the glue that hold most plots together on just about any show. The super detectives on Law and Order: Criminal Intent just happened to be called to crime scenes with high powered victims or suspects even before anyone knew who the victim was! No baby on TV is ever born in a hospital or at least not one that has power or without some lifesaving procedure necessary. A drama is dramatic! And 'Murder' is doing a great job of dramatic. I still don't know which characters I like and which I don't and that is part of the fun of all this.
As for returning shows, Scandal is getting better and better. My only concern is this week's case once again involved the White House. It is at its best when there are cases that don't all revolve around the President. Of course in the coming week, all we will care about is getting Jake free. Fitz is so easily manipulated; if he were president, I'd definitely fear for our safety.
The writing on Nashville has improved a smidge. If only the writing for the characters was as good as the music. Although this year there hasn't been nearly as much music. I don't think there was anything last week. That gives us more time for storytelling but I am going to miss my music. I suppose there is a bit of a time crunch as I'm assuming Hayden Panetierre will be going on maternity leave before the end of the season so they have to move along through Juliette's story. I'm delighted that Avery (Jonathon Jackson) is getting so emotional material. This is where he shined on General Hospital.
Revenge seems very repetitive to me. I'm so tired of this show yet I can't stop watching the train wreck it became 2 years ago. Maybe they can just wrap it up early and be done with it. Will anyone still be left anyway?
In sad news, Kalinda will be gone from the Good Wife at the end of the season. The actress has a pilot she will star in.
I don't think having a pilot, that may or may not be picked up, is enough to announce this early that you are leaving. I think she is leaving because of how they have cast her character aside after that hideous storyline involving her husband. Kalinda was a major character early on. She was the mystery and a big part of the success of the show. Now she is almost an extra. Never is she the center of a story. I'm sad for the actress. She is very good at what she does and it is a waste of a great character as well.
They have so written her out they have to come up with unreasonable ways to give her screen time. In last week's episode, Eli was all worried about Kalenda and Peter's one night stand what 6 years ago or so? Who cares? Peter has certainly done far worse. What does that matter even if it came out? Normally everything on the Good Wife has a purpose but dredging this up only resulted in an awkward scene with Eli and Kalenda not even saying anything. Give her character a story!
The Big Bang Theory was as funny as ever last Monday night with the girls in Vegas and the guys trying to concentrate and avoid their many distractions. I look forward to the return of the Millers - another over the top show but one that is as a comedy should be - funny.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
GH - Then and Now
I really missed the boat by not writing about General Hospital from the 50th anniversary through the 51st. The storylines were interesting, well written, and beautifully acted. I liked most of the returning characters and felt they were given just the right amount of material.
Lately though, I've not been enthused. The entire story around Crichton Clark clinic was ridiculous. I know that most of these people don't really die; there are ways to bring them back, but let's keep some sense of reality. And now, no one recognizes Jason. The old Jason's eyes would have been enough to draw in all the lovely women of Port Charles who were entranced with him and a few that weren't. What about his voice? Surely someone recognizes his voice? Plus there is enough of him visible, unbandaged so clearly not operated on that you should be able to tell who he is. Enough!
We have one story of mistaken identity that has already gone on too long. Now I know that Anthony Geary is on leave and I certainly don't want to rush his recovery. But we don't have to set up scenes that imply people are going to figure this out weeks before he is even due to be back on screen. If his leave is the full six months, I don't expect to see him until at least mid-November - a good month away.
Another story that was just awful as everything to do with Levi. Of course this spilled over to Crichton Clark. Everyone hated Levi. We didn't love to hate him; we just plain hated him in every way. And I gather that longtime viewers were scratching their heads and trying to jog their memories for Peter Harrow. New viewers are certainly forgetting already.
I said that I liked most of the returning characters. The exceptions are Scott and Lucy - most particularly Lucy. When she volunteered to go with Levi in place of the girls, I cheered "yes, yes, take her!" They could have all disappeared never to be seen again and I would have been quite happy. I don't think I've ever known a more annoying character than Lucy who was supposed to be liked. She is useless to the storylines.
Scott has his moments but mostly I could do without him as well. His only good scenes are with Franco.
The best Franco scenes are of course with Nutty Nina. Michelle Stafford plays this character perfectly. Nina awoke from a coma after over 20 years. So she is in her early 40's physically with the maturity of a 19 or 20 year old. When she was going on and on about what she used to call an "App" was priceless. It was exactly the type of thing a young woman would brag about - irritating her mother - and also showing how she has missed 20 years of technology. I also got a kick out of Rosalie correcting her from saying she wanted to 'gaggle.' "You mean Google." "Oh, like that makes more sense," Nina replied. So perfect.
So we have some hits and misses. It is still fun to watch. I will tune in Monday to see who Tracy, Sam and Patrick meet in the cafe - not coffee shop for sure. I know it won't be Luke.
Lately though, I've not been enthused. The entire story around Crichton Clark clinic was ridiculous. I know that most of these people don't really die; there are ways to bring them back, but let's keep some sense of reality. And now, no one recognizes Jason. The old Jason's eyes would have been enough to draw in all the lovely women of Port Charles who were entranced with him and a few that weren't. What about his voice? Surely someone recognizes his voice? Plus there is enough of him visible, unbandaged so clearly not operated on that you should be able to tell who he is. Enough!
We have one story of mistaken identity that has already gone on too long. Now I know that Anthony Geary is on leave and I certainly don't want to rush his recovery. But we don't have to set up scenes that imply people are going to figure this out weeks before he is even due to be back on screen. If his leave is the full six months, I don't expect to see him until at least mid-November - a good month away.
Another story that was just awful as everything to do with Levi. Of course this spilled over to Crichton Clark. Everyone hated Levi. We didn't love to hate him; we just plain hated him in every way. And I gather that longtime viewers were scratching their heads and trying to jog their memories for Peter Harrow. New viewers are certainly forgetting already.
I said that I liked most of the returning characters. The exceptions are Scott and Lucy - most particularly Lucy. When she volunteered to go with Levi in place of the girls, I cheered "yes, yes, take her!" They could have all disappeared never to be seen again and I would have been quite happy. I don't think I've ever known a more annoying character than Lucy who was supposed to be liked. She is useless to the storylines.
Scott has his moments but mostly I could do without him as well. His only good scenes are with Franco.
The best Franco scenes are of course with Nutty Nina. Michelle Stafford plays this character perfectly. Nina awoke from a coma after over 20 years. So she is in her early 40's physically with the maturity of a 19 or 20 year old. When she was going on and on about what she used to call an "App" was priceless. It was exactly the type of thing a young woman would brag about - irritating her mother - and also showing how she has missed 20 years of technology. I also got a kick out of Rosalie correcting her from saying she wanted to 'gaggle.' "You mean Google." "Oh, like that makes more sense," Nina replied. So perfect.
So we have some hits and misses. It is still fun to watch. I will tune in Monday to see who Tracy, Sam and Patrick meet in the cafe - not coffee shop for sure. I know it won't be Luke.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Shifting the Schedule
Now that I've seen all the new and returning shows I'm interested in, something has to give. I prefer about 1 to 1 1/2 hours of TV per evening. These 3, even 4 hour marathons are way too much. So some shows can easily be watched later in the week or skipped altogether.
Usually I watch 60 Minutes depending on content I think it has been 20 years since I've had an 8 p.m. Sunday night show. With Madam Secretary at 8, Good Wife at 9 and Revenge at 10 that is 4 hours of TV! Way too much for my attention span and my back. So Madam Secretary can easily be watched at CBS.com later in the week, say Tuesday when there is nothing and has been nothing on from 8 to 10 for oh probably 20 years.
Revenge is a show I should have dropped in the 2nd season but like a train wreck - and it is one - I can't look away. My husband said all along in season 1 this should be a one season show. No I insisted. It was too good. I told many friends how good this show was. I hope none of them actually listened to me because season 2 was almost unwatchable - again, train wreck. Season 3 was a little better and even wrapped things up so that it really should not have come back. At this point I'll probably watch it through because I feel sure this is the last season, The star seems to want it that way. But I certainly don't have to stay up late on Sunday to watch it. The show has so dropped off everyone's radar that there aren't even spoilers to avoid if I delay a week or more.
Forever is still interesting. It is a decent procedural. While the overarching story is interesting it is obviously going to be very slow moving. I've seen this compared to Castle which I've never watched but I know enough about it to 2nd the comparisons. An easy one to put off a few days, maybe Friday nights which have absolutely nothing on I want to watch.
Eventually I'll have do so something about Elementary and Downton Abbey. Elementary is due to resume in late October on Thursdays at 10. I fear for them competing with How to Get Away with Murder. But then they used to be on opposite Scandal so I've always watched this one on a delay.
And speaking of Thursday, TGIT is a fine concept but 3 hours! Too long for me. Grey's is the casualty as my husband doesn't watch it. I only started watching this show a couple of years ago starting with season 1 on DVD. This is the first year I could watch it live and now it doesn't work for me. So this one is going to be delayed a day at least in viewing. I didn't think it got off to a great start last week. This week's episode was much better. I'm glad I didn't know in advance that it would be all Maggie. Her character surprised me in that I like her a lot. I like her to the point where I can see all the things I don't like about Meredith coming out. Very well done in getting her to interact with everyone, tying up one of Cristina's loose ends, and showing how she may be technically fantastic at her job she does indeed have her flaws.
I look forward to next week's Greys - just not on Thursday.
Usually I watch 60 Minutes depending on content I think it has been 20 years since I've had an 8 p.m. Sunday night show. With Madam Secretary at 8, Good Wife at 9 and Revenge at 10 that is 4 hours of TV! Way too much for my attention span and my back. So Madam Secretary can easily be watched at CBS.com later in the week, say Tuesday when there is nothing and has been nothing on from 8 to 10 for oh probably 20 years.
Revenge is a show I should have dropped in the 2nd season but like a train wreck - and it is one - I can't look away. My husband said all along in season 1 this should be a one season show. No I insisted. It was too good. I told many friends how good this show was. I hope none of them actually listened to me because season 2 was almost unwatchable - again, train wreck. Season 3 was a little better and even wrapped things up so that it really should not have come back. At this point I'll probably watch it through because I feel sure this is the last season, The star seems to want it that way. But I certainly don't have to stay up late on Sunday to watch it. The show has so dropped off everyone's radar that there aren't even spoilers to avoid if I delay a week or more.
Forever is still interesting. It is a decent procedural. While the overarching story is interesting it is obviously going to be very slow moving. I've seen this compared to Castle which I've never watched but I know enough about it to 2nd the comparisons. An easy one to put off a few days, maybe Friday nights which have absolutely nothing on I want to watch.
Eventually I'll have do so something about Elementary and Downton Abbey. Elementary is due to resume in late October on Thursdays at 10. I fear for them competing with How to Get Away with Murder. But then they used to be on opposite Scandal so I've always watched this one on a delay.
And speaking of Thursday, TGIT is a fine concept but 3 hours! Too long for me. Grey's is the casualty as my husband doesn't watch it. I only started watching this show a couple of years ago starting with season 1 on DVD. This is the first year I could watch it live and now it doesn't work for me. So this one is going to be delayed a day at least in viewing. I didn't think it got off to a great start last week. This week's episode was much better. I'm glad I didn't know in advance that it would be all Maggie. Her character surprised me in that I like her a lot. I like her to the point where I can see all the things I don't like about Meredith coming out. Very well done in getting her to interact with everyone, tying up one of Cristina's loose ends, and showing how she may be technically fantastic at her job she does indeed have her flaws.
I look forward to next week's Greys - just not on Thursday.
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