Summer Shows 2021 Part 1

I will be splitting this post into two different parts to ensure that I can get some of this done in a more timely manner than last year and this will hopefully be all that needs done in the near future. I will not cover some shows that I’ve already reviewed normally that aren’t typically on during the summer. Now let’s get to these reviews.

 

Wellington Paranormal: Show Description- A mockumentary, police investigate supernatural cases. Behind the Scenes- This is a show from New Zealand airing in the US. My Thoughts- While the type of humor isn’t for everyone, I quite enjoy it and recommend it. I give it three out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- Whether it lasts doesn’t rely on US viewers. I hope that it can and think that it might if the ratings here are good enough too. Where to Find- On the CW at 9/8 Central on Sundays

 

The Republic of Sarah: Show Description- A town called Greylock near the US border with Canada wants to keep out certain executives and others from affecting it so they declare independence at the behest of a woman named Sarah. Behind the Scenes- I think that this is a Canadian show airing in the US, but that might not be the case. My Thoughts- There’s a lot to see in this show as it covers a lot while also seeming a bit realistic in some ways too. There are some issues with the plot, but it is good outside of that. I give it four out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- I have no idea if this will last or not, but think that it might. Where to Find- On the CW at 9/8 Central on Mondays

 

HouseBroken: Show Description- Some pets have adventures. Behind the Scenes- There isn’t anything to say here. My Thoughts- This show was dumb and didn’t have much to it. I give it two out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- I say that this probably won’t last as nothing would point to a renewal. Where to Find- On FOX at 9/8 Central on Mondays

 

Small Fortune: Show Description- Contestants have to do tasks with miniatures or similar things to it. Behind the Scenes- This follows a long line of game shows that have premiered within the last year due to smaller production costs. My Thoughts- The tasks seemed dumb and the show didn’t seem worth it. I give it two out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- I have no idea if this will last or not. Where to Find- Not currently on the schedule

 

Crime Scene Kitchen: Show Description- Contestants have to figure out what food was made based on clues left behind and then make it themselves. They are judged on accuracy, presentation, and taste. Behind the Scenes- Joel McHale, formerly of Community and current host of ABC’s Card Sharks, is also the host of this show as well. My Thoughts- This show has done the impossible: make me like cooking shows. It is actually interesting for a change as I like seeing what all is made and how all it works. I give it three out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- This could last, but I don’t know for sure if it will or not. I would guess that it sadly won’t. Where to Find- Not currently on the schedule

 

Kids Say the Darndest Things: Show Description- Kids are filmed saying strange things in various ways. Behind the Scenes- Many versions of this show have existed on TV from time to time. It wasn’t too long ago that a version of this was on ABC. My Thoughts- This show is pretty funny and quite good. I give it four out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- This will probably last in the future even if CBS doesn’t bring it back again for a while, some other network will at some point in time. I think that it will stay for now. Where to Find- Not currently on the schedule

 

Loki: Show Description- After thinking that he escaped from The Avengers, Loki finds out that he is a time variant being recruited by the very people hunting him to capture another version of himself. Behind the Scenes- This is part of the MCU. It also stars Owen Wilson from various movies and Tom Hiddleson reprises his role as the most famous anti-hero from the MCU. My Thoughts- This show is quite interesting, even if some of the episodes didn’t have as much to them as others did. Long Term Prospects- This is renewed for a second season already. If it lasts beyond that is unknown and only relates to what the master plan of the MCU winds up being. Where to Find- Streaming on Disney+

 

Here, we switch to returning shows. I’ve decided that this time, I’m only giving you the new reviews of shows that I haven’t already covered. Anything else has already been covered or will be covered again in the future. Let’s get to it all.

 

Dead Pixels: Status- Currently on the CW at 9:30/8:30 Central on Sundays. Why I’ve seen it- I tend to watch a new CW show at least once now. Noteworthiness- This is a British show that airs in the US. Description- A woman and her friends play a game and have some issues in both their game lives and their real lives. Pros- It has some different aspects. Cons- There could have been better ways to air this, such as better edits given the constant use of swears and other content that is censored in the US. Plus, this seems too similar in some ways to The Guild, but not nearly as good. Note to Parents- This is not something for young kids, but teens and older can watch. Recommendation- I think that people should avoid this show. My Viewing Habits- I only watched the first episode and that was it. Prediction- This could keep lasting, but I don’t think that it will. Reception: positive. Grade: F. New review

 

In the Dark: Status- Currently on the CW at 9/8 Central on Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- I tend to watch a new CW show at least once. Description- A blind woman deals with various struggles in life such as the death of a man who was close to her. Notable People- Comedian Ben Stiller is an executive producer of this. Pros- There aren’t any shows about blind people and this changes this. Cons- I do not think that there’s enough in the show for it to work as far too much of it was just too weird. I want to like the focus given on a minority character, but can’t as she’s too much of an asshole. Many think that it is wrong for a non-blind actress to play a blind character. Note to Parents- A lot of this show relates to crimes and there are lesbians in it or were at one point. Recommendation- This isn’t worth keeping up with at all. My Viewing Habits- I only watched the second episode and that was it. I have more contempt for it than any other CW show still on the air. Prediction- This had the most inexplicable second season renewal in CW if not television history given its low ratings. I would say that from the fourth season onward, it will probably be more likely to end than last. Reception: mixed. Grade: F. New review

 

Roswell, New Mexico: Status- Currently on the CW at 8/7 Central on Mondays. Why I’ve seen it- I thought that it could be interesting. Noteworthiness- This is a remake of a show of the same name. It is also adapted from the Roswell High book series. Description- While I’ve seen a lot of the show, I don’t know how to say what all it is about. I know that it involves aliens in some way and other mysteries. There’s a romance and some of it has related to high school at one point. Pros- The show has interesting dynamics. A lot of the plot is worth coming back to. Cons- It can seem boring at times. Note to Parents- There is a lot in here that is bad for the young kids, but teens and older are good to watch this if they want to. Recommendation- Take it or leave it. I think that it is worth watching and do, but don’t think that I would lose much if I wasn’t able to see it anymore. My Viewing Habits- I’ve seen a lot of this and watched it from the beginning, but haven’t seen all of it. Prediction- This probably won’t last beyond its fourth season, but could last as long as the CW wants it to. They are odd with their shows. Reception: mixed. Grade: B-. New review