Wednesdays can be good with
television, yet can also be lame. This is the day of the week I’m most likely
to miss shows on a regular basis whenever church gets in the way. There are
some interesting shows and it has some of my favorite shows. ABC shows comedies
which are currently Modern Family, The Goldbergs, Alex Inc., and American
Housewife before ending with Designated Survivor. NBC shows The Blacklist,
Chicago PD, and Law and Order: SVU. The CW shows Riverdale and The Originals.
CBS shows Criminal Minds, Survivor, and SEAL Team. FOX is airing Empire and
Star.
The Goldbergs: Status- This ABC comedy airs at 8/7 Central on
Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- The first time was because I was unable to stop
recording a tape after a different program stopped airing which recorded a
whole episode of this show. I watched more episodes because I thought that it
might be good after watching that particular episode. Noteworthiness- It is
somewhat based off of true events. Description- It is about a man’s life
growing up in the eighties when he was a kid and is based on details that
actually happened (although I’m not sure just how much). Pros- It can be pretty
good and funny sometimes. Cons- It doesn’t make a lot of sense sometimes and
can be a bit odd. Plus, there are normally always errors when setting things in
the past. Note to Parents- This is borderline over what is and isn’t acceptable
so I suggest you watch for yourself to make your own decision. Recommendation-
It is a good show to watch. My Viewing Habits- While I like this show, I
normally don’t watch it since too many other things I like air at the same
time. I might see more in syndication in the future. Prediction- It will keep
lasting like it has already. Reception: mostly mixed. Grade: B-.
Survivor: Status- Currently on CBS at 8/7 Central on Wednesdays. Why
I’ve seen it- I think that other people in my family liked it and I found it
interesting as well and started watching. Noteworthiness- It shows two seasons
a year; one in the fall and another in the spring. There has been something new
that happens on this show that has never happened in previous seasons. While
most reality shows don’t have as good ratings as scripted shows, this has good
ratings that show scripted shows could envy. It is also an adaptation of a
Swedish reality show, Expedition Robertson. It is considered the first American
reality show and is the longest running one on CBS if you don’t count a news
related show. Description- Contestants compete against each other to see who
will survive 39 days in a wilderness place and win a million dollars. Every
week, a contestant is voted out and the last few people face a jury of
previously voted out people who vote one of them the winner. Pros- There is a
different cast each season so if you don’t like one season, you can stop
watching and watch the next season. The contestants are interesting often.
Drama is always present. Due to the competition nature of the show, it can’t
legally be scripted like a lot of reality shows are. Something new always
happens in each season. Cons- The people that you hate can make it far while
the people that you like get eliminated first. The basic plots of some seasons
can be similar to each other. They like to recycle ideas, locations, and
challenges. It can be hard to find a normal season anymore. A lot of
controversies have arisen on the show. This show has indirectly made every
other reality show. They have a tendency to keep having returning players each
season which can be off-putting to those that aren’t already fans of the show. Note
to Parents- I watched this as a child, but I’m not sure if your kids should. It
is better than the typical show in terms of content that might be deemed
inappropriate for kids. Recommendation- Take it or leave it. I like it and
think that you should watch it, but not everyone has my opinion of this show.
My Viewing Habits- I came in during the second season and have mostly watched
since. Now that I have a blog about it, I will probably watch every new episode
until the show ends, if it does. Prediction- It will last as long as it has the
same host, enough viewers, and enough money. If the host changes, it might leave
the airwaves shortly after although another network like the CW might still
have faith in it which could lead to a dramatic retooling of the show plus a
fight with any other networks that might want it (if any do). Besides, this is
the type of show that can be off the air for an extended amount of time and
suddenly return with new people. Reception: good, although seasons vary. Grade:
A-. I have a blog about it.
Blog link: https://adamdeckersurvivor.blogspot.com
Riverdale: Status- Currently on the CW at 8/7 Central on Wednesdays.
Why I’ve seen it- From this point forward, I’ll try to watch any new CW show if
possible. Noteworthiness- This is inspired by the Archie comic book series.
Description- Starting out, it is about a murder at a high school and various
other dark plots. At the moment, it is best described as the noir genre. It is
hard to tell what the basic plot of it is. Notable People- Cole Sprose, who was
one of the leads on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, is a character who also
narrates the show. Pros- There is enough potential in it that it might be good.
It seems better than just another dumb high school show. Cons- This seems
stereotypical in a way. This probably has all the problems you could expect
from a CW show. Some of it is unrealistic and doesn’t make sense. Note to
Parents- There are enough bad things in here that children shouldn’t be
watching. Recommendation- I’d put this at a toss-up. My Viewing Habits- I
started watching from the first episode. But I don’t know if I am still
interested in it. If I do keep up with it, I’ll watch it later online.
Prediction- It is renewed for another season. I don’t know how much longer it
will last beyond that just yet. Reception: generally positive. Grade: C+.
The Blacklist: Status- Currently on NBC at 8/7 Central on Wednesdays.
Why I’ve seen it- I don’t know why I started watching it, but it was probably
because the promos made it look good or something like that. Description- It
seems to be about some law enforcement agency going after very dangerous
criminals that are on something called the blacklist with the help of a
criminal. There’s more to it than that and not every episode features someone
on the blacklist. Notable People- James Spader, from movies and other things
I’m not familiar with, is a main character on the show. Harry Lennix, who was
on Dollhouse and Emily Owens MD, is on this show as well. Pros- This show can
be interesting at times. Cons- It can be hard to understand. The show is very
violent and bloody. Note to Parents- Don’t let young people watch this.
Recommendation- I’d put this at a toss-up right now. My Viewing Habits- I came
in early into the first season (after it started) and had been watching this until
the current season. I don’t think that it has my interest anymore. Prediction-
I think that it will stay a long time since it’s doing better than most NBC
veteran shows. Reception: critically acclaimed. Grade: B.
Modern Family: Status- Currently on ABC at 9/8 Central on
Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- Free time at the time and general interest in the
show. Noteworthiness- It is a fake documentary meaning it presents itself as a
reality show, when it isn’t (although certain “reality” shows are that way). It
is a popular show winning awards as is the longest running comedy on this
network along with The Middle. I don’t know if the return of Roseanne
complicates things. Description- A look at the people an extended family of
“normal” ones and not so normal ones. Notable People- Ed O’Neil from Married
with Children is on this show. Pros- This is a funny comedy that attracts all
different people like the families that are like this. There are good episodes
a lot of the time. Cons- The episodes do not always have enough material in
them and move by too quickly. Inappropriate material shows up often. They tend
to ignore some of the filming aspects of the show opening it up to serious plot
holes such as characters wanting proof of something, only to not consider the
people that are filming them. Note to Parents- This is borderline like a bunch
of other shows like it. Recommendation- Watch this show if you like it. You
probably will. My Viewing Habits- I haven’t always been good with watching the
new episodes as they aired and saw far more of it in syndication than live for
the first time. But, I tend to watch any and all of the new episodes live when
I can, although I miss a lot during December and Lent since I’m not always back
home in time at the start of the episode. Prediction- Since it is the most
successful comedy on ABC, it will last a long time. I have heard rumors that it
might be ending in the future, just not this currently airing season.
Reception: mostly positive. Grade: A.
SEAL Team: Status- Currently on CBS at 9/8 Central on Wednesdays.
Why I’ve seen it- I normally always watch a new CBS show at least once. Description-
This show is about those in a team of Navy seals and their adventures. Notable
People- The main male lead from Bones is the star of this show. Pros- It makes
the military look good and delves into some of the issues they might face. Cons-
It can be hard to follow and we don’t have as much focus on the characters as
one would like. Note to Parents- This could be a whole lot worse than it is in
terms of content. Still, I wouldn’t let those not in high school watch this. Recommendation-
This seems pretty good for the most part. I’d say that it would depend on what
you like or already watch. My Viewing Habits- I have seen most of this, but
there was a time when I gave it up due to recording issues and lack of
interest. Prediction- This will be back next season and will need a ratings
boost to survive more. Reception: mixed. Grade: C+. New review
Star: Status- This show airs on FOX at 9/8 Central on Wednesdays.
Why I’ve seen it- While I might have had a reason before watching this, I have
no idea why I had an interest in this show after I saw it the first time. Description-
I’m honestly not sure if I understand the plot of it or not. There might be
singing, but it seems to be a racial drama about women who might be in danger
and cause danger. Notable People- Queen Latifah, who has mostly done movies, is
a character on this show. Pros-It focuses on women for a change. Cons- The show
seemed too weird and didn’t make much sense. It can try to tackle serious
issues, but I don’t know if that’s the point that gets across or not. It is
hard to understand and seemed too serious, in a way. That, and the show was
just skanky. Note to Parents- There are too many bad things in here that I’d
avoid this as a show for your kids to watch. Recommendation- Don’t watch this.
My Viewing Habits- I only watched this once and won’t watch it again as I have
no idea why I was even interested in this in the first place. Prediction- This
might last some for now. We’ll see what happens with it in the future. Reception:
slightly positive. Grade: D-.
Law and Order: Special Victims Units: Status- Currently on NBC at 9/8
Central on Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- I forget why I started watching. It
might have been me wanting an hour long alternative to Modern Family so I
wouldn’t have to watch what aired with it. Noteworthiness- It is the longest
running drama spin-off on television as well as the longest running NBC drama.
It is also the only primetime drama to premiere last millennium and still be on
the air producing new episodes. It is a spin-off of Law and Order. Description-
A group of people known as the special victims unit (SVU) investigate sexual
crimes and crimes that happen to children as well. Pros- They never show the
rapes, even though that’s often what the show is about. The plots are
interesting and different. There are always twists that keep you hooked on the
show. They use real life cases as an inspiration, but not as what actually is
shown. Cons- The show may never end. They regularly switch head writers because
it has been on so long. The endings are normally not happy. It has a rather
grim subject for a show. Note to Parents- There’s a lot of dark stuff in here
and every episode airs with a viewer discretion is advised warning. So keep
that in mind when you don’t let your kids watch it. Recommendation- Give it a
chance and you might like it. My Viewing Habits- I tend to watch this whenever
possible, although I do miss a lot of it during December and Lent. I watch it a
lot when it reruns on My Network TV, although it only tends to be when what I normally
watch isn’t on or during the summer. Prediction- It will last until people stop
watching for some odd reason or it gets too expensive to keep making.
Reception: great. Grade: A+.
American Housewife: Status- Currently on ABC at 9:30/8:30 Central
on Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- It aired with a show that I liked and nothing
else that I cared about was on at the time. Description- This is more or less
your average sitcom revolving around a family of people. Notable People- This
show stars Katy Mixon from Mike and Molly. Pros- This is better than what one
might expect. Cons- Some of it is dumb and way to similar to other shows. Note
to Parents- There is enough in here that will be bad for kids, although a lot
of shows are way worse. Recommendation- Take it or leave it. I like it, but I
know that it isn’t for everyone. My Viewing Habits- I started watching it into
its first season, but never cared that much about whether or not I tuned in a
lot. I’ll see what I can, but won’t care much if I miss it in the future.
Prediction- This could last longer. I don’t know how much longer it will last,
but will likely stay until next season. Reception: mixed. Grade: B-. New
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Criminal Minds: Status- Currently on CBS at 10/9 Central on
Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- It was during summer reruns (I think) that I
first saw this. I was interested in seeing it at least once. Noteworthiness-
The first main character left over creative differences on this show and the
thought that it was too dark. Description- A law enforcement agency solves
crimes. Pros- It is similar to other dramas so you know what to expect. Cons-
It is too dark. One wonders how it can be allowed on network television. Note
to Parents- This show is quite gruesome and graphic with its violence and
crime. Don’t let people under the age of 13 watch this. Recommendation- I don’t
like it and don’t recommend it. My Viewing Habits- I only watched this once and
have no interest in ever seeing it again. Prediction- If it continues getting
the good ratings that it has, then it will continue to be on television. I
still see it lasting for a while more, but I’m not sure why it is popular or
when it will end. Reception: negative. Grade: F.
Designated Survivor: Status- Currently on ABC at 10/9 Central on
Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- It looked really good and interesting. Plus, it
might have been under my obligation to watch one of the new fall shows on each
network. Noteworthiness- The initial situation is based on something that can
actually happen based on the idea of someone in the line of succession to the
president is taken to a secure location in case a bad situation takes out the
president and all others in the line of succession. Description- A cabinet
member in the line of succession is taken to a secure place during the state of
the union address to ensure that there would be a president if something bad
were to happen. Something bad does happen and the designated survivor does
become president. But there’s a lot more to the show than just that. Notable
People- Keifer Sutherland, who was on 24 and Touch, is the main character, the
new president. Kal Penn, who was on House, had roles on other TV shows, and
even worked for the administration of a real president, is another character.
Maggie Q, who was on Nikita, Stalker, and other things, is another character. The
actress who played Brody on NCIS: New Orleans is on this show now. Pros- It has
an interesting and gripping story. Cons- This show may be too complicated for
its own good. It may also change too much and be too different as it goes
along. Note to Parents- There is enough in here that is bad for some kids, but
it isn’t as bad as it could be. Recommendation- I say that this is good and
that people should watch it. My Viewing Habits- I have started watching from
the beginning, but have missed a lot of it as it goes on. Prediction- Toss-up.
It could stay longer, but might not. Reception: generally favorable. Grade: A. New
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