Saturday, March 25, 2017

Sundays in Primetime Version 4

Each network has a different style of shows on Sundays. Sunday is the only time you’ll see primetime from 6-7 Central. Except ABC, all of the major four networks show football for the first half of the season. This causes problems on CBS where most of the shows get delayed which is really annoying. FOX just preempts the first hour as needed which causes very rare delays sometimes. NBC doesn’t even show non-sports until midseason. In terms of consistency, this day of the week has the most, except for possibly Friday. The CW doesn’t show any primetime shows on Sundays anymore. ABC and CBS show mostly the same thing in theory in terms of dramas. In fact, it’s creepy how similar they are. FOX shows comedies, a lot of them adult animated comedies. When NBC show shows after football season ends, it is normally just various limited run series. Here’s my view of the shows that I have seen, some of them, watch regularly.

America’s Funniest Home Videos: Status- Currently on ABC on Sundays at 7/6 Central and in syndication on various networks. Why I’ve seen it- I can’t remember for sure, but back when it had its original host, I watched all the time with my family. I guess we just liked the concept. One of the few memories I have of my father (who is dead) relates to this show. Noteworthiness- It has been on a long time. I don’t know for how long and it did take a break in new episodes at one point. Everything that you see on the show is from viewers. Description- Viewer submitted home videos are viewed as the audience determines which one is the best. It is shown in Los Angeles. I used to watch it all the time with its original host, Bob Saget. He is no longer the host. Pros- If you like the Three Stooges, you’ll like this show. It can be funny sometimes. Cons- Most of the laughs comes from people getting hurt. It can get boring quickly. Some of what is shown is far from being funny. Note to Parents- I watched this a lot as a kid. I don’t know how much the show has changed over the years, but I’d have to say that this show is probably acceptable for kids, but it may teach them to laugh at other people’s pain. Recommendation- Do not watch this show. It is not worth your time. My Viewing Habits- I used to watch this show, if only because I didn’t like watching football at the time instead. I can’t stand this show anymore and refuse to tune into it as it isn’t any good. Prediction- This show will be on until people stop watching it, submitting videos to it, or the network finally realizes how bad it really is. A new host could spill its demise as a new host for virtually any show like this could. Plus, even if it ends for a while, it could return as it has in the past. Reception: mixed to positive. Grade: D-.

60 Minutes: Status- Currently on Sunday nights on CBS at 7/6 Central unless delayed due to sports. Why I’ve seen it- Typically, there’s nothing good on other networks when I started, but a general interest in current events is why I typically watch as much as I do. Noteworthiness- Some consider it to be the longest show in primetime. That is probably correct. Description- It is an in-depth news show of current and interesting events. Could be like the PBS news hour with commercials. Normally three stories are shown with the first relating to current events and the last relating to culture. Normally, the last story is a profile on some notable celebrity. Sometimes, a segment is continued in a later segment. Pros- Unique news stories could keep you hooked until commercials. Cons- Nothing keeps you into it if you want to watch something else and the segment you were watching ends. Controversies have arisen more from this show than any other show on CBS. The segments tend to last a very long time which can irate you. Note to Parents- This is a news show and the news can be gruesome. While some segments may work for certain ages, most would not unless the kid is a teen. Recommendation- You should watch this if you have the chance. Maybe you’ll learn something interesting. My Viewing Habits- I tend to watch this most of the time this isn’t on delay. If it is on delay, I normally watch other shows instead. While I like it, it isn’t something that I always watch. Prediction- This show will be on until the end of the world. Even then, it might continue. Reception: positive. Grade: A-.

Bob’s Burgers: Status- Currently on Sundays on FOX at 7:30/6:30 Central. Why I’ve seen it- I guess I just typically like watching these types of shows for some odd reason. Plus, there might have been a gap in my schedule with nothing else to watch at the time. To put it simply, I don’t know why I started watching this. Description- Part of animation domination, we see the misadventures of a family who works in, owns, and (more or less) lives in a restaurant. Pros- It is funny, using a humor not typically seen on television. Cons- There may be worse things than this, but there are a lot of better things as well. It can be hard to stay into it and watch it all the time. It may take you a while to realize that it is good. Note to Parents- This is one that is probably best avoided among kids less than the teenage years. Recommendation- It is pretty good so watch if you can. My Viewing Habits- Sometimes I watch and sometimes I don’t. It depends on when it airs, what else is airing at the same time, if that thing is on delay or not, and various other things like that. Prediction- This will last for a while, considering how it is renewed already for future seasons. Reception: mixed then positive. Grade: B+.

The Simpsons: Status- Currently on FOX on Sundays at 8/7 Central and in syndication on various networks. Why I’ve seen it- I typically watched reruns when I was a child. It’s probably not something that a young person should be watching, depending on the episode. Not sure why we were into it, but we typically watched it during supper and right before bed. Noteworthiness- It has lasted more seasons than any other scripted primetime show. The original cast is still working on the show. There tends to be a famous guest voice in most episodes. It was originally a spin-off of The Tracy Ullman Show. Over 500 episodes have been made. FOX considered creating a channel for reruns of just this show. Description- This is an animated comedy on a strange family in Springfield. They have different, unrelated stories in each episode. Notable People- Matt Groening is the creator of this show and he has done different comic book series as well as Futurama. Pros- Funny episodes are shown all the time. There is never any ongoing storylines so you don’t have to be devoted to the show. Despite the fact that it has been on a long time, they still manage to come up with great, new episodes and might be better than when the show originally started. Cons- Inappropriate humor is used a lot. Because of its length on the air, the head writer changes every so often. There is absolutely no continuity between episodes. The show jumped the shark a long time ago, yet remains on the air simply because of great ratings. One wonders why it is still on air when they don’t have good ideas anymore and even air show’s too short segments, which are probably as ridiculous as they sound to you. Religion is typically represented poorly in the show. Note to Parents- While I watched this a lot as a kid and it even won polls for favorite kids show, I don’t think that most young ones should watch this. A preteen or older can handle the show without asking any serious questions. Recommendation- You should watch it if you like it (and only if you like it) and have the time. It can be quite entertaining. Although, since they don’t have the best ideas anymore, then it may not be worth your time. My Viewing Habits- While I have waning interest in the show, I typically watch it when I can. There was a time I didn’t watch it and if it aired with a show I didn’t like, I wouldn’t watch it for as long as they are paired together. Prediction- This show will last forever, unless the death of a cast member causes a retooling of the show or otherwise abrupt ending. One can wonder what the death of Matt Groening, who still supervises the show, would cause. It could end at some point, but it seems generally unlikely to most people. Reception: generally positive then somewhat negative. Grade: B-.

Once Upon a Time: Status- Currently on ABC at 8/7 Central on Sundays. Why I’ve seen it- General interest in the whole fairy tale genre. Description- The world of fairy tales are trapped in our world (a world of “pure horror”). Well, the show has evolved since then, but that was the original purpose at least. Notable People- The creators of Lost also created this show. Pros- A captivating drama, it keeps you interested with the writers’ take on fairy tales. It is hard to stop watching. Cons- One can wonder if they’ll have enough material for a long series. One could wonder instead if the show moves fast enough. Due to the frequent use of flashbacks, one could wonder also if they can keep their stories straight and avoid continuity errors. Plus, it could be too much like a soap opera for those of you who don’t like that genre. Its biggest problem is being too confusing. Note to Parents- It’s borderline wondering whether or not younger people can watch this show. There’s enough in there that you might find objectionable, but most of it might be considered okay to watch with your family. Recommendation- It is a good show, if you don’t mind the other shows at the same time. You should watch it sometime. My Viewing Habits- While I do miss episodes frequently due to poorer reception of this network in my area, I have more or less watched this since the very first episode. Prediction- This show is a hit and the network needs more of those so it will stay around for quite some time. However, if they start messing with the cast like the rumors say they are, then it could wind up ending soon. Reception: positive. Grade: A.

NCIS: Los Angeles: Status- It is currently on CBS at 8/7 Central on Sundays. Why I’ve seen it- I watch NCIS so I figured that this would be good as well. Noteworthiness- It is a spin-off of the popular NCIS. The agency it is based off of (office of special projects) does not really exist in real life (although the information I have on that could be wrong). Description- The office of special projects of NCIS which is located in Los Angeles investigates different crimes. Notable People- Chris O’Donnell, known for different movies, is the lead agent G Callen. LL Cool J, a rapper and also known for different movies is Sam Hanna. Linda Hunt, known for different movies as well, is Hetty. There are probably others I’m forgetting about. Pros- This is different from NCIS, but still good enough to keep you watching. The undercover assignments are funny and interesting. Cons- It is not as good as NCIS and unrealistic at points. It seems like some unethical methods are used at times to catch the perps. Note to Parents- I’d say this has the usual amount of what you would expect from a primetime drama. I’d say that you could let high schoolers watch this, but probably not younger than that. Recommendation- I say that you should watch this show if you like it, but not if you aren’t already into NCIS or military dramas like that. My Viewing Habits- While I have not seen every episode, I’ve been watching this since the very first episode. Prediction- It might get cancelled before NCIS ends. I’m not sure if it will. The ratings have been bad lately so it might not last that much longer, although it should last until next season. Reception: mixed. Grade: B.

Making History: Status- Currently on FOX at 8:30/7:30 Central on Sundays. Why I’ve seen it- I normally watch whatever FOX comedies air on Sundays at least once. Description- A man carelessly travels through time and messes up history so he tries to help fix it with his friend. Notable People- This show stars Adam Paley who was in The Mindy Project. Pros- The show is pretty decent and works overall as a whole. Cons- This could be considered among the stupid genre of comedies. It could be improved upon in some places. Note to Parents- This contains some of the immaturity that I remember from high school so that’s all you need to know about that. Recommendation- It is worth watching more than once. My Viewing Habits- I plan on watching this as long as it lasts. Prediction- This will probably not last as the ratings are too low. Reception: generally favorable. Grade: C-. New review

Family Guy: Status- Currently on FOX at 9/8 Central on Sundays and in syndication on various affiliates. Why I’ve seen it- I’m not sure why I was interested in it, but it might have been my usual interest in animated comedies. Noteworthiness- To my knowledge, it is the only show in television history that has been cancelled twice yet still manages to produce new episodes. Actually, that might not be true, but few other shows have done that. Description- The animated adventures of a family including their dog and baby who can talk and behave like normal people. Notable People- Seth MacFarlane created the show as well as voices several characters. Seth Green, known for his work on Robot Chicken and some movies is Chris. Mila Kunis, who was in That 70’s Show and some notable movies like Black Swan, is Meg. Pros- The show manages to stay fresh while poking fun at somewhat recent events. Insides jokes come up all the time. Funny episodes are common. The themes that show up are less an approval of them but more a comment on them and how other people can sometimes think. Cons- Bad episodes pop up just as often as good ones. If it weren’t animated, it couldn’t be shown on network television due to sex, violence, and language. It can be too random at points leaving you with no clue as to what is going on. You’ll probably hate as much as you like. At least two episodes were controversial enough to not be aired (although they reversed the decision of one of them later). Note to Parents- This show has always aired with a content advisory warning so that alone should be enough for you to make a judgment on it. Your teens would probably love it, but don’t yet young ones watch it. Recommendation- Take it or leave it. It’s not for everyone, although I like it sometimes. My Viewing Habits- I got into this late and don’t always watch or care about it. But I am still into it despite its declining quality. Prediction- It will last a long time because the people who hate it are a minority and could always bring it back another time by buying all the seasons on DVD for themselves. Reception: positive yet controversial. Grade: C.

Time after Time: Status- Currently on ABC at 9/8 Central on Sundays. Why I’ve seen it- I like most time travel shows and watch them whenever possible. Noteworthiness- I might have mentioned that this was original. I was wrong about that. It is based off of a book and a movie of the same name. Description- H. G. Wells follows Jack the Ripper from the past into the present with his time machine and he works to prevent future murders and fix what has changed with time while working with various people. Pros- This show is gripping, intriguing, and just keeps getting better. It goes in unexpected places and seems to have various plots to keep you interested in it. Cons- The show can be a bit gruesome. It has typical time travel flaws that can cause headaches. Note to Parents- There is the typical violence and sex that is likely worrisome for parents. Unless your kids are in high school, don’t let them watch this. Recommendation- I would highly recommend this for everyone. My Viewing Habits- I plan on watching this until it ends. Prediction- Sadly, this is not likely to last considering how low the ratings are for it. I hate it when that happens with great shows like this. Reception: mixed. Grade: A. New review

Madam Secretary: Status- Currently on CBS at 9/8 Central on Sundays unless delayed due to sports. Why I’ve seen it- I almost always watch a CBS show at least once. Description- This show is about a woman who becomes secretary of state and all the drama that unfolds with it. Some think that this is made to get Hillary Clinton elected president. Those people are morons. Pros- This show is pretty good. The characters are interesting. It is an interesting drama with enough mystery going on to make people interested in it. The show is also pretty realistic, to an extent. Cons- I don’t know if it runs the risk of getting too political based on the undisclosed parties the people are part of. Plus, like other shows, it is in the strange situation of being in a reality that is both real and made up instead of a completely made up reality which would probably be better for it. Also, the number of crisis that the country faces each episode, even though they are relatively minor, can be a bit much, even if it’s needed for the plot of the show. Note to Parents- I’d have to say that this be a decision that goes either way with your views on what kids should watch. Preteens might be okay watching it, but I think that the really young kids should be avoiding this. Recommendation- I ultimately think that it is worth the watch. My Viewing Habits- I have seen this since the very first episode and keep watching to blog about every episode in the future as you’ll see in the link below. Prediction- This show being on Sunday may be a bit of a risk for this show. Plus, keeping it realistic might be hard as years pass, meaning that it might have to be short term to stay realistic in some way. But, I think that this show will probably last for a while. Or it could become a misnomer if it continues too long. Just remember that it has to have a Madam Secretary at some point to stay true to its name. While they could keep her in office for a while, I’ll probably let the writers do their magic instead of worrying about what they would probably have to do as time goes by. Reception: positive. Grade: B.


The Last Man on Earth: Status- Currently on FOX on Sundays at 9:30/8:30 Central. Why I’ve seen it- It looked interesting and it fit in with my schedule. Description- After a virus decimates the human population, only a handful of people remain. Believe it or not, it’s a comedy. Notable People- Will Forte, who was once on Saturday Night Live, is the main character. Kristin Schaal, from Bob’s Burgers, is another character. January Jones, from Mad Men, is a character. Pros- I think that it is pretty good. It is unique and interesting. It actually works as a comedy. Cons- It is strange. It doesn’t always make sense. Some of it is dumb. Note to Parents- Sometimes it airs with a content adversary warning. I’d have to say that this probably is something that teens can watch, but not any younger than that. Recommendation- I’d say that you should watch it if it fits in with your schedule. My Viewing Habits- While I may miss episodes from time to time, I have pretty much seen this since the first episode. Prediction- I do not expect this show to last very long given its high concept as a show. Also, its ratings aren’t all that good so it will probably end. Reception:  generally positive. Grade: B.

American Crime: Status- Currently on ABC at 10/9 Central on Sundays. Why I’ve seen it- I was interested in it and it fit in my schedule at the time. Description- I believe that this show changes what it is like from season to season so I’m not entirely sure what the description of it is right now. Be warned that this review may be more like what it was like in the second season, the only season of it I’ve seen. Notable People- Sandra Oh, who was in Grey’s Anatomy, is a main character now according to promos. Pros- The show tackles serious issues. Cons- The show moves far too slowly and isn’t as interesting as one would like. Note to Parents- I think that even the promos air this with a content advisory warning so that’s all you need to know regarding this. Recommendation- I wouldn’t watch it again as I found it to be far too boring. My Viewing Habits- I have only seen one episode of this and won’t watch it again since I didn’t like it. Prediction- Its ratings are low, but not bad enough to warrant cancellation. I guess that we’ll see what happens with it later for sure. Reception: critically acclaimed. Grade: F. New review

Elementary: Status- This CBS drama airs at 10/9 Central on Sundays unless delayed due to sports. Why I’ve seen it- I generally like mystery shows, even if I’m not that familiar with this famous detective. Noteworthiness- This is another look at the Sherlock Holmes franchise set in modern day New York City. Description- Sherlock Holmes helps the police solve crimes in the present time. Pros- It can appeal to those that aren’t already fans of Sherlock Holmes. It is a bigger hit than most people would think. The show is pretty interesting. Cons- Not everyone would like the new interpretation of it such as Watson being female for some odd reason, it being set in the modern day, or it being in New York City instead of London. It can also be described as Americanizing a British hit (which almost never works out for anyone). Recommendation- Hopefully, it will work in the end and last a long time as I wouldn’t mind watching it every week. My Viewing Habits- While I’ve missed episodes here and there, I’ve watched it since the very beginning and will watch it until it ends because of the blog I now have about it which you will see in the link. Prediction- It looks like the end is coming soon for this show due to its terrible timeslot it now has. Reception: positive. Grade: A.



Shades of Blue: Status- Currently on NBC at 10/9 Central on Sundays. Why I’ve seen it- I was interested in it for reasons I don’t remember. Description- This is about dirty cops and the possibly corrupt feds investigating them. Notable People- Jennifer Lopez, who was in American Idol, among other things, is the main character of the show. There are other notable people as well. Pros- It is a nice take on the recent feelings on police. I’d say that it is pretty good in the end, for now at least. Cons- It can be hard to tell where they are going with this show or who the good guys are (if there are any at all). It can be gruesome and negative. Note to Parents- There’s enough in here that’s bad plus it runs the risk of causing distrust of the police, a message you probably won’t want spread to your kids. You might want to watch this if you are not sure. Recommendation- I’d put this at a toss-up. There’s enough in here that’s wrong with it even if it is good enough. My Viewing Habits- I’m not sure if I’ve seen all of this, but I’ve watched this since the beginning. Prediction- Believe it or not, it is already renewed for a third season, based on a source that I’ve read. It could keep lasting longer, but I’m not sure how long it could wind up lasting. Reception: mixed. Grade: C+. New review

Saturday, March 18, 2017

New Midseason Shows: 2017 Part 2

Here’s part 2 of my reviews of new midseason shows. I don’t know yet if I will split this into three parts or not. I probably won’t, but I’m honestly not sure as I can never be too sure of what is going on even with my own blog. I’m posting this every Saturday for now, but I’m not sure when/if that will change to some other time. I will probably split the review if there is a cancellation among the shows that I’ve seen. So, let’s get to the next set of reviews. While there might be one other show that I might be interested in later, I might not review it yet.

Once again, I forgot to mention some of what shows replaced what other shows at midseason. Hunted seems to be a placeholder for Survivor. Riverdale replaces the likely cancelled No Tomorrow. Now I should be able to remember the other shows that I keep track of here. If you don’t see it mentioned, then I probably don’t care about it that much. I would keep track of the returning shows at midseason that replace the other shows, but that would get too complicated, so I won’t.

Time after Time: Show Description- H. G. Wells follows Jack the Ripper from the past into the present with his time machine and he works to prevent future murders and fix what has changed with time while working with various people. Behind the Scenes- I’m not sure what to add here except that I think that the plot for the show is original even though it uses real people as characters. My Thoughts- This show is gripping, intriguing, and just keeps getting better. I’m not sure if there are flaws with it outside of the typical time travel laws that can cause headaches. It goes in unexpected places and seems to have various plots to keep you interested in it. I give it five out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- Sadly, this is not likely to last considering how low the ratings are for it. I hate it when that happens. Where to Find- On ABC at 9/8 Central on Sundays

Training Day: Show Description- A dirty cop teams up with a rookie and both try to train the other one: the veteran to teach the new person and the good cop to teach the bad cop how to be good. This replaces the unofficially cancelled Pure Genius. Behind the Scenes- This is based off of a movie of the same name. I wonder why CBS does that so much. The late Bill Paxton is in this and will appear in all the episodes this season. This could mean that they air all of the episodes in tribute to him. My Thoughts- Before this show’s first commercial break, I knew that I would not be watching it a second time. This show is bad with little to no redeeming value. The dirty cop is such a horrible character that I can’t get behind the idea of him in this show. While I did watch the whole first episode, I won’t be watching a second one. I give it two out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- Unless the ratings pick up, this will be the third thing in around a year’s time to fail at this timeslot. The death of its lead star certainly won’t help with a potential second season and makes me think that it will be more likely to be cancelled now as a result. They are moving this to Saturdays after March Madness so that means that this is practically cancelled, even if they aren’t immediately owning it. Guess we’ll have to wait until May. Where to Find- On CBS at 9/8 Central on Saturdays

Powerless: Show Description- Set in the universe of DC comics (ding!), this show is about the more human side of the superhero battles as an insurance firm seeks to protect people from the effects of those attacks. Behind the Scenes- This stars Vanessa Hudgens who was in the High School Musical series and Grease Live ten years later (both with her as a high schooler). Alan Tudyk, who was in Firefly, Con Man, Newsreaders, Suburgatory, and other shows and movies, is a character. My Thoughts- I think that this is quite good and funny. I’ll admit that it could be a bit better, though. Part of its problem is being set in a weird universe that’s mostly unknown to the viewers. But it is worth watching, especially if you were wanting something to see after The Big Bang Theory. I give it three out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- This will probably not last. Where to Find- On NBC at 8:30/7:30 Central on Thursdays

Superior Donuts: Show Description- This is a comedy show about people in a donut shop. It replaces the likely cancelled The Odd Couple, although that could actually return at some point. Behind the Scenes- This show features Katey Sagel from Married… with Children, 8 Simple Rules, Futurama, A to Z, and Sons of Anarchy. My Thoughts- The show was really lame and uncreative. It didn’t really offer much. I give it one out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- I think that this might last until a second season, but I’m not sure if it will last much longer than that. Where to Find- On CBS at 9/8 Central on Mondays

Doubt: Show Description- This is a drama show about defense lawyers. It replaced Code Black although Code Black could return at some point. This show’s cancellation gets it replaced by the returning show Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. Behind the Scenes- First off, this show was already cancelled, but I’ll get to more of that later. What is notable is that it was the first cancellation of the season yet it was cancelled in February. It might be the latest on record as first cancellation. Also, this show stars Katherine Heigl, who appeared in Grey’s Anatomy, State of Affairs, and various movies. It also stars transgender Laverne Cox from Orange in the New Black. My Thoughts- I really liked this show, even if it didn’t seem that much different than the usual courtroom drama. It was a bit insightful in a way. I give it three out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- This is already cancelled and pulled from the schedule. One can hope that it returns to burn-off the rest of its episodes at some point. Maybe it could replace Ransom when its run ends. Where to Find- Not currently on the schedule

The Blacklist: Redemption: Show Description- Tom Kleen joins forces with his mother (who doesn’t know that he’s her son) and other people to do different cases. Behind the Scenes- This is a spin-off of The Blacklist featuring Tom Kleen’s character. My Thoughts- There might be some of a problem with this regarding originality as it seems to be almost identical to The Blacklist except for a different cast. But, this is a pretty good show and if you like The Blacklist, I’m not sure why you wouldn’t like this. It seems to be an interesting show. I give it four out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- This will probably not last so Tom’s character will probably move back to the main show in its next season. Where to Find- On NBC at 10/9 Central on Thursdays

Taken- Show Description- This is a prequel to the Liam Neeson movie Taken. Behind the Scenes- As mentioned before, this is set before the movie Taken set in the days the main character from it was a government operative. It stars Michael Irby from The Unit. My Thoughts- For some reason, this show just didn’t click with me. I didn’t quite like it and it wasn’t that the show was bad per say, but more that the show didn’t really stand out in any way. I give it two out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- At the moment, it looks likely to survive into next season. We’ll see if it lasts beyond that in the future. Where to Find- On NBC at 10/9 Central on Mondays


Making History- Show Description- A man carelessly travels through time and messes up history so he tries to help fix it with his friend. Behind the Scenes- This show stars Adam Paley who was in The Mindy Project. My Thoughts- I’ll admit that this could be considered among the stupid genre of comedies. But while it could be improved upon in some places, it is a rather decent show that is worth watching more than once. I give it three out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- This will probably not last. Where to Find- On FOX at 8:30/7:30 Central on Sundays

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Power Rangers Drinking Game

Okay, you can probably tell based on what I said that last time that I don't really have time to write a different post. I need to work on the next set of midseason shows before updating you on different primetime shows again. Plus, while I'm still doing these random posts on Saturdays, I was wanting to do a post that related to Saturdays. We'll see if that ends up happening sooner rather than later. I don't know when this blog will change again in terms of when it is updated. But I can hopefully work on it even though this could wind up being a really busy month for me. I just know that I might have to schedule updates for this and other blogs so they stay on the day of the week I want them on.

Anyways, why am I doing a drinking game idea for Power Rangers? Well, I thought that since the show is still on the air with new episodes and they are rebooting the franchise at the same time for some strange reason, the new, upcoming movie, is as good a reason as any to post this drinking game idea with you. Remember that drinking games are played at ones own risk and I take no personal responsibility for any personal injury that one endures while playing this or any other drinking game. Now to the game itself:

With the game, drink at every explosion, drink every time Kimberly points out the obvious or says something dumb, drink every time they morph, drink every time their communicators go off, drink every time the zords are called for, drink every time the main villains get other monsters to do their bidding instead of themselves, finish your drink if the main villain does attack the rangers themselves

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Predicting Sunday 10/9 Central on CBS: 2017 Edition

Here’s yet another strange thing I’m doing that may be a new, annual tradition of mine. Geez, I have far too many of those, don’t I? But, before I do my fantasy schedule for next year, I might as well try my best to tackle just one timeslot on one network for the next season. I might be obsessed with the often delayed and sometimes preempted shows that wind up here. If they weren’t a ratings failure before, which they typically weren’t, they become ratings failure when they wind up there. Like a flame that slowly flickers and then dies, are shows at this timeslot. What would CBS put here in the next season? I’m going to guess what happens in this post. I’ll start with what I feel is the most likely and then slowly work my way down to what I feel is the least likely. If I don’t even mention it as a possibility, then I’m not thinking that it will happen at all. I guess we'll see later if any of these are right. Let’s get started.

Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders- This show only suddenly appeared on the schedule this year after the cancellation of another show. It had no return date before then. For a similar show, see Beyond the Tank, a show that filled the crack of the cancellation of the show Of Kings and Prophets, and doesn’t seem to be returning at any point in time (although it might). Now I won’t know if it has good ratings yet for its second season when I’m planning on posting this. But a fill the gap show never seems to be a good thing. Only Undercover Boss regularly survives each season being one of them. I feel that this is the most likely show to fill the gap next season.

Scorpion- Only a surefire shot at syndication seems to be what will even get it into next season. Typically, once those shows are at this point, they would need a serious ratings boost in order to continue onto future seasons. Elementary itself was like that and is now in this worst slot with almost no chance at surviving into next season (unless a cable network picks it up). This show seems like it could wind up filling the gap since shows with waning ratings are likely to be put there.

Hawaii Five-0- Honestly, this show isn’t doing that bad in the ratings and it wasn’t originally on Fridays so it being on Friday now might not be any real problem. But, it being an aging hit might be reason enough to move it to its final resting place of Sunday instead of it being on Friday until its ultimate end.

NCIS: New Orleans- This show will need a boost of some sort going into next season. Hopefully the new showrunner it has can be a good thing for the future of the show. Of course, if it really winds up in this timeslot, it won’t be that much of a future. But this show, like Scorpion, seems to only be likely to survive into next season due to syndication rules so without better ratings next season, I don’t see it doing that well. A lot of things could happen.

Code Black- Here’s a show that has yet to have a truly full season of episodes. The show is doing decent in the ratings so it may survive without ever having a full season. But it is unlikely that a medical drama lasts long on CBS. (Can you think of any long running ones? I’m not saying that’s never happened, but it certainly hasn’t been recently.) CBS tends to split the timeslot with multiple shows in a season whenever it can. If this continues current threads, it will be moved to the ultimate failure slot.


Criminal Minds- Sometimes long running dramas get into this bad timeslot and wind up cancelled. Look at CSI: Miami. Look at The Mentalist. Look at CSI. This show might end up going to this timeslot, get a serious ratings drop as a result, and wind up cancelled like those other three I mentioned. This is the only other show that I think could wind up there at the moment.