Fall Shows 2021 Part 2

There are some ways that I’d want to do posts in the future and what airs always affects things. I was going to review The Activist, but it doesn’t seem like it even exists anymore, unless its name wound up being changed. I only wanted to see that so I could do another set of reviews of Friday shows, but I will have to wait to do that. There are a lot of big posts that I’ll need to get done for the future and there will also be a lot of Saturdays these updates will be scheduled for in advanced. I hope that I can get that and all of the other posts for my other blogs done. I won’t be reviewing anything else new until midseason since nothing else new is slated to start yet until then.

Legends of the Hidden Temple: Show Description- People compete for money and prizes in order to best the other teams by facing off against challenges while trying to best the temple area. Behind the Scenes- This is a reboot of a Nickelodeon show. It features adults now instead of kids. My Thoughts- This still seems targeted in some ways for kids and it can be more difficult and complicated than it needs to be. It still works for some entertainment value, but otherwise isn’t something I find that interesting in the long run. I give it two out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- I have no idea if this will last, but am lead to believe that it probably won’t. Where to Find- On the CW at 8/7 Central on Sundays

4400: Show Description- People from all sorts of backgrounds disappeared over time and all reunite at once under mysterious circumstances, some with magical powers now, leading to confusion and a lot of further mystery into what went on. Behind the Scenes- Typical for a CW show, this is a remake of an existing show from a while ago called The 4400. My Thoughts- This seems like it could be good, if it knows what it wants to be and isn’t too mysterious. There’s more that I don’t know about this as it is too new. I give it three out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- It might last for now, but we’ll see whether or not it lasts that way or not. Where to Find- On the CW at 9/8 Centrals on Mondays

Queens: Show Description- Members of a black girl band from a while ago reunite while all dealing with personal baggage from what all has happened over time and their lives now. Behind the Scenes- All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. My Thoughts- This show could have some potential in some places, but it isn’t that good a show and not worth watching. I give it one out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- This is likely to last starting out now, but we’ll see if it does or not. Where to Find- On ABC at 10/9 Central on Tuesdays

Ghosts: Show Description- A woman has a near death experience and then starts seeing ghosts that have always been there. Behind the Scenes- This is adapted from a UK series of the same name. It also stars Rose McIver from Power Rangers: RPM and iZombie. My Thoughts- This show is funny and has enough in it that is worth keeping up with. I give it three out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- I say that this is likely to last for now, although we’ll see for sure if it does or doesn’t over time. Where to Find- On CBS at 9/8 Central on Thursdays

Golden Huckleberry Award Winners 2020-2021

It is time to get to the winners (or losers) if you will over what I felt was the worst of TV from the last season. I had forgotten to nominate some shows in some places, but I think that what I’m doing will work just fine the way it is. Now, let’s get to it: 

Main awards: Worst cliffhanger resolution (Prodigal Son), Worst title (Labor of Love), Worst ending to a TV series (Prodigal Son), Worst acting (Mom), Worst writing (Mom), Worst plot (Mom), The good riddance award (Last Man Standing), Why do people care award (Last Man Standing), Worst idea for a show (Mom), Biggest waste of time (Swamp Thing), Most forgettable (Devils), Bonehead decision of the season (Celebrity Watch Party), Worst drama show (Tell Me a Story), Worst comedy show (Mom), Worst new show (Filthy Rich), Why is it still on award (The Blacklist), Most overrated show (Mom), Weakest Characters (Last Man Standing), Why was it created award (Mom), What were they thinking award (Celebrity Watch Party), Why do people like it award (Superstore), Worst retooling of a show (Pandora), Jumped the shark award (Pandora), Most obvious cancellation (Filthy Rich), What’s it about award (Trickster), Time to stop watching award (American Housewife), They’ve stopped caring award (Pandora), Most average show award (The Conners), That’s actually a show award (Celebrity Watch Party), Not worth a second viewing award (Celebrity Watch Party), Weirdest show (Celebrity Watch Party), Worst news show (Full Measure with Sheryl Ackison), Biggest Dud (Celebrity Watch Party), Dead to me award (Swamp Thing), Worst show on FOX (Filthy Rich), Worst show on ABC (The Conners), Worst show on CBS (Mom), Worst show on NBC (Superstore), Worst show on the CW (Trickster), Worst show on every other network (Lucifer), Worst syndicated show (Right This Minute), Worst show on television nominees (Filthy Rich, The Conners, Mom, Superstore, Trickster, Lucifer, Right This Minute)

Other awards: Worst story arc (covering up murder in Prodigal Son), Worst plot twist (Malcolm becoming a killer in Prodigal Son), Worst new character (Helen Pergman from Big Sky, audible), Most hated character (Lucifer from Lucifer), Worst character transformation (Ainsley from Prodigal Son), Most overrated character (Lucifer from Lucifer), Most accepted death (Yavalla from The Outpost), WTF death (Martin from Prodigal Son), Worst Villain (Lucifer from Lucifer), Dumbest scheduling choice (Too many long summer seasons on The CW), Worst episode yet (Watchdog from NCIS), Worst episode this season (The Last Weekend from Prodigal Son), Episode not worth a rewatch award (Loose Ends from Swamp Thing), Dumbest character departure (Jimmy’s wife on NCIS), Weirdest plot choice (getting a team suspended because of dogs on NCIS), WTF moment (Lex acquitted from Supergirl), Worst political commercial (Mitch McConnell’s ad attacking Amy McGrath for comparing Trump’s election to 9/11), Most ridiculous plot point (Gibbs getting suspended over dead dogs from NCIS), Worst season yet (Pandora season 2)

Mondays in Primetime Version 8

Mondays are a day that I’ve had mixed feelings about at times, but they tend to have good shows a lot of the time now. It seems to air a lot of new things a lot of the time. NBC shows a lot of different things over time. They mostly show The Voice as the first show for most of the year. ABC airs Dancing with the Stars in the fall, The Bachelor in the winter, and American Idol during the spring. It airs other things throughout the year. The Good Doctor is the current end of their schedule. CBS shows two different comedies right now at this time and this have two dramas. FOX is airing 9-1-1 and The Big Leap. The CW will not be kept track of this time due to their schedule changing.

The Neighborhood: Status- Currently on CBS at 8/7 Central on Mondays. Why I’ve seen it- I tend to watch a CBS show at least once and this was no exception. Description- A white family moves into a predominately black neighborhood. Notable People- It has Max Greenfield from New Girl. It has Beth Behrs from 2 Broke Girls. It has Tichina Arnold from Everybody Hates Chris. Pros- It has a more racially equal cast than what you typically see. Cons- It wasn’t really any good or funny. The material does not work that well. Note to Parents- There might be some issues with it at time in terms of if kids should watch this or not, but it is probably better than most. Recommendation- I’d pass on this. My Viewing Habits- I only watched this once. Prediction- This will probably last for now as enough other people like it. Reception: mixed to negative. Grade: D.

9-1-1: Status- Currently on FOX at 8/7 Central on Mondays. Why I’ve seen it- When I first watched it, nothing else that I cared about was on. Description- Various emergency workers are shown from their professional life to their personal lives. Notable People- Jennifer Love Hewitt, from Ghost Whisperer and Criminal Minds, is a character on the show. Peter Krause, from Parenthood and The Catch, is another person on the show. Pros- The plot is good and works most of the time. Cons- Some of it can seem a bit unrealistic at times. A lot of what happens can seem like filler. Note to Parents- There are lesbians on the show. The episodes air with a content adversary warning. Some of what happens can be violent more than it needs to be. Recommendation- I think that it is good and worth watching if you have the time for it. My Viewing Habits- I starting watching into its second season around March and plan to keep watching when I can until it ends. Prediction- This will probably keep lasting for now and should air 100 episodes. Reception: positive. Grade: A.

Dancing with the Stars: Status- Currently on ABC at 8/7 Central on Mondays. Why I’ve seen it- I watched it since James Van Der Beek was in a season of it. Description- Celebrities team up with professional dancers to compete on a live show. Notable People- Carrie Ann Inaba, formerly of The Talk, is a judge on the show. Tyra Banks, from America’s Next Top Model and a talk show of her name, is the current host of it. Pros- It can be better and more interesting than one might think, giving its genre. Cons- Too much time is wasted on this show due to set up to dances and other competitions. Note to Parents- Outside of sometimes inappropriate outfits, there might not be too much bad in the show, although you’d have to watch for yourself. Recommendation- This isn’t too bad, but isn’t outstanding either. The main reason why one wouldn’t want to watch it would be time commitment to other things. Prediction- This will probably keep lasting. Reception: good. Grade: B-.

Bob Hearts Abishola: Status- Currently on CBS at 8:30/7:30 Central on Mondays. Why I’ve seen it- I tend to watch a CBS show at least once when I can. Description- A man falls for a medical person who treated him after he was sent to the hospital. Notable People- This stars Billy Gardel from Mike and Molly. It also was created by (or at least produced by) Chuck Lorre who also did Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, and Mom, among other things. Pros- This had some parts that worked and could be interesting long term. Cons- I wasn’t finding much good or funny in it. Note to Parents- This might have the usual problems that you might expect from most of the TV shows nowadays. Recommendation- Don’t bother with it. My Viewing Habits- I watched the first episode, but never cared about seeing it again. Prediction- This will probably last. Reception: mixed. Grade: D.

The Big Leap: Status- Currently on FOX at 9/8 Central on Mondays. Why I’ve seen it- I tend to watch a new FOX show at least once. Noteworthiness- This is adapted from a foreign TV show, I’m pretty sure at least. Description- This is a drama about people who want to be on a dancing reality show with all of the other things going on in their lives. Notable People- This has Scott Foley from The Unit and Scandal among other shows. Pros- There are some different things about it. Cons- This show is very dumb and pointless, seeking to mock what most people think the reality show business is like and not offering anything good. Note to Parents- There are a lot of objectionable things in here and you should not let your kids watch it. Teens might be fine to see this, but not any younger. Recommendation- This is a fail and not worth keeping up with. My Viewing Habits- I watched the pilot, but won’t see a second episode. Prediction- This is likely to fail. Reception: generally favorable. Grade: D. New review

NCIS: Status- Currently on CBS at 9/8 Central on Mondays. Why I’ve seen it- My brother and the rest of my family liked the show and I thought it was good enough to watch all the time. Noteworthiness- It is a spin-off of the show JAG. At least at the beginning, the cases on the show were inspired by real cases. I don’t know if they still are. It has three spin-offs. It is the longest running of the dramas that are still on the air on CBS with new episodes. Description- A team of federal agents solves murders of marines and navy members as well as other crimes relating to them and other people. Notable People- Wilmer Valderama from That 70’s Show, Awake, and Minority Report, is a character on this show. Pros- It stays fresh despite its long time on the air. The humor is quite interesting. Cons- It is running out of steam. It has lost a lot of its cast as it has gone along. Note to Parents- I’ve noticed enough bad stuff in here, but mostly related to violence more than anything else. I watched this as a teen and don’t see why others can’t too. Recommendation- It is one of my favorite shows. I say watch it if you have the chance too and aren’t already. My Viewing Habits- I got into this later originally but have since gotten older seasons on DVD and have seen most episodes by now. Prediction- It could be in danger of ending. Ratings wise, you have nothing to be worried about. But given its long time on the air, recent timeslot change, and other knowns and unknowns, there is more to be worried about than not. Reception: very positive. Grade: A+.

Ordinary Joe: Status- Currently on NBC at 10/9 Central on Mondays. Why I’ve seen it- Adam Rodriguez  is in it so I watched it to review for a blog of mine. Noteworthiness- This is based on something called The Format. This was originally written as a pilot back in 2006 before being revived. It was also delayed due to covid related shutdowns such as the originally filming and airing of the show in question. Description- We see three different timelines of the life of one man. It is not that much of a supernatural or science fiction show as it is a regular show done with parallel timelines at once. Notable People- This has Adam Rodriguez from CSI: Miami, among other things. Pros- The show is pretty interesting and it seems simple enough to keep the three timelines separate. Cons- It can be confusing at times. Note to Parents- There are some issues with it that you might typically see in a show from time to time. I don’t think that there is too much wrong in here that preteens and older can’t watch. Recommendation- I say that you might as well enjoy this while you can. My Viewing Habits- I’ve seen this from the start and hope to stay with it until the last episode of this airs. Prediction- This might not last. Reception: somewhat favorable. Grade: B. New review

The Good Doctor: Status- Currently on ABC at 10/9 Central on Mondays. Why I’ve seen it- It looked like a pretty good show to me. Noteworthiness- This is an adaptation of a South Korean show. Description- A young doctor with autism starts working with other doctors and has to overcome stigma. Notable People- Hill Harper, from CSI: New York, stars on this show as well. David Shore, the creator of House, is also the creator of this show as well. Pros- This is wonderful with well written characters, plots, and overall believable medical situations. Cons- Not all the characters are nice people. I know that happens a lot and it can be needed at times, but it can still be a problem. Note to Parents- This is mostly acceptable for kids, but there are some problems with it in terms of what age can watch. I’d say that pre-teens and older should be good with this. Recommendation- I think that everyone should watch this. My Viewing Habits- I know that I have not seen every episode, but I have watched this as much as I can over the course of time and have been a fan of this from the first episode. I missed this show for a while due to work commitments. Prediction- This is getting good ratings for now so it will stay for as long as that lasts. Reception: mixed to positive. Grade: A+.

NCIS: Hawai’i: Status- Currently on CBS at 10/9 Central on Mondays. Why I’ve seen it- I am a fan of this franchise so I watched this show as well. Noteworthiness- This is a spin-off of the NCIS series, the fourth one in the franchise to bare that name. Description- An NCIS team investigates cases in Hawaii. Pros- This show is pretty good and keeps everything that you’d expect from the franchise. Cons- It is run of the mill and ordinary. Note to Parents- There are lesbians on this. The violence is typical of what you would see on TV nowadays. Recommendation- I suggest keeping up with it. My Viewing Habits- I’ve watched this since the first episode and plan to watch it until the end. Prediction- This seems likely to last for now. It will probably last at least 100 episodes. For now, it has gotten a full season order. Reception: somewhat positive. Grade: A. New review

Wednesdays in Primetime Version 8

Wednesdays can be good with television. This is the day of the week I’m most likely to miss shows on a regular basis whenever church gets in the way during Advent and Lent. There are some interesting shows and it has some of my favorite shows. ABC shows comedies before ending with a drama. NBC shows the Chicago franchise all night. The CW shows Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman. CBS shows Survivor, Tough as Nails, and CSI: Vegas. FOX is airing The Masked Singer and Alter Ego.

 

The Goldbergs: Status- Currently on ABC 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. This is a whole lot better in terms of content than you see in most shows nowadays. 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, when Survivor is on break, or various other reasons that I would like to watch it. Prediction- It will keep lasting like it has already. Reception: mostly mixed. Grade: B-.

 

Chicago Med: Status- Currently on NBC at 8/7 Central on Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- At the time, the only show that I watched in this timeslot, Notorious, had its episode order cut so I started looking for a replacement in the timeslot. I chose this show due to its connection to a show that I watched and its fairly new time on the air. Noteworthiness- This is the third installment of the Chicago franchise that has different groups that focus on different things. Description- Basically, this is a medical drama. Notable People- Dick Wolf, who created the Law and Order franchise, also helped create this show. Pros- One of the characters has autism, so that makes the show more interesting. There’s certainly nothing major wrong with it. Cons- It doesn’t seem to be that notable in any way. It seems like just an ordinary show with nothing major ever happening in it. They could make it more interesting than it is, such as caring about the characters more. Note to Parents- Mostly, it’s just the medical stuff that one would see that I would recommend against letting young kids see. Recommendation- I’m not sure what to say here. It is good enough for me to watch, but not really that outstanding a show. I would suggest watching it only if you don’t care that much about anything else. My Viewing Habits- I started watching into what I believe its second season was. I have since given it up now that it competes with Survivor and have not seen it since. I might return to it someday, but have no plans to do so right now. Prediction- I think that this will last for a while still. It is renewed for another season. Reception: mixed or average. 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. It is 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 like 60 Minutes instead which is not a competition show like this is. Description- Contestants compete against each other to see who will survive 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. They focus too much on twists nowadays. 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. Some of it is better at times although it has rarely aired with a content adversary warning. 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 the show:

 

Blog link: https://adamdeckersurvivor.blogspot.com

 

The Masked Singer: Status- Currently on FOX at 8/7 Central on Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- It turns out that Shad Moss, whose career I follow for a blog, was on the show so I watched it to see what it was like. Noteworthiness- This is adapted from a South Korean show and is the first non Asian adaptation of the show. Description- Different celebrities in masks compete on a singing show where the loser gets unmasked. While all get unmasked at some point, the winner goes the longest without this fate. Notable People- Ken Jeong, from Community and Dr. Ken, is a judge on the show. Pros- This doesn’t have as bad a voting problem as other reality competition shows since what we see is always pretaped. Even if they aren’t professional singers, they can still be good. Cons- Some have complained that the results of voting is too random and can eliminate great professional singers from the game too soon. Too much of this seems wasted on the banter between the judges and host or trying to guess the identities of the singers. They never seem to criticize bad singers as much as they are too focused on who is who. I do not like the newer wildcard twist as I find it unfair. Note to Parents- This is a good show for the family most of the time. Recommendation- I think that it is a good show in the end and worth keeping up with if you don’t care much about anything else. My Viewing Habits- I saw this once for a blog and returned to it later when Survivor was on an extended hiatus. I don’t know yet if I will see it again due to scheduling conflicts. I only care about who is on it, but don’t have to watch the show to learn about who is on it. Prediction- This will probably last quite a while since it is said to be one of the most watched shows now. Reception: somewhat mixed. Grade: B-.

 

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: Status- Currently on Wednesdays at 8/7 Central on the CW. Why I’ve seen it- I had an obligation to watch one midseason replacement on the CW at the time plus a general interest in the show. Noteworthiness- This is adapted from The Flash and Arrow TV shows using characters from them and from DC comics. It is set in the general Arrowverse. Description- A time master gets a team of people from our time to save the world from a threat in the future. The plot has evolved beyond that, although the idea of time travelling superheroes is still there. Pros- The plot is good and gripping. It is very interesting and keeps you coming back for more. Cons- Its connections with other shows are quite a problem. It drags on too long. It recycles too much from Arrowverse without bringing too much on its own without it. Like all shows in this franchise, it is hard to understand it without watching the other shows as well. Note to Parents- This is probably the standard amount of objectionable material, although it doesn’t seem as focused on sex as some shows. There’s a lot of fighting in it like there are in all of the Arrowverse shows. There are gay and bisexual characters on it. Recommendation- You should watch this if you don’t already have more important commitments. My Viewing Habits- I have watched this since the first episode, although I have missed a lot. Prediction- This will probably last for a while, if all goes well. The only thing against it is whether there are simply too many shows for the network, but I see it lasting a long time. It might be in more danger of ending in the future than other shows in the franchise, but we’ll see. Reception: mixed to positive. Grade: A.

 

The Conners: Status- Currently on Wednesdays at 9/8 Central on ABC. Why I’ve seen it- I had a dream about it once and the time to check it out at one point. Noteworthiness- This is a spinoff of the show Roseanne set after her death with the rest of the family on the show. It was created after the star of Roseanne was fired and a version of the show without her was decided to be made in its place, mainly this show. Description- A family deals with various issues and living their lives. Notable People- This has Sara Gilbert who was on The Talk and The Big Bang Theory. Pros- There’s enough of a story in there to keep some people interested in it. Cons- It didn’t seem funny enough or interesting enough to me to watch again. Note to Parents- This might not have too much wrong with it in terms of content, but I’d watch for yourself and decide for yourself what to think. Recommendation- Don’t bother with this show. My Viewing Habits- I only watched this once and don’t plant to watch it ever again. Prediction- I think that this will last. Reception: generally favorable. Grade: D. New review

 

Tough as Nails: Status- Currently on Wednesdays at 9/8 Central on ABC. Why I’ve seen it- At the time, I watched a new CBS show at least once. Description- Men and women compete at real job sites and on two teams to see who is the toughest of them. Notable People- Phil Kogan, the host of The Amazing Race, also hosts this show as well. Pros- It is nice to see something sort of different and contestants that are out of the individual competition are still part of the team competition so that can help them earn money still in the game. I like the show. Cons- Not all of this is worth keeping up with. Note to Parents- There isn’t anything wrong with the show based on what I saw of it. Recommendation- I think that it is worth watching and keeping up with. My Viewing Habits- I’ve seen maybe all of the first season, but have not watched it since due to wanting to see less TV. Prediction- This is renewed for a fourth season already and I see this as lasting for a while. Reception: somewhat good. Grade: B. New review

 

Batwoman: Status- Currently on the CW at 9/8 Central on Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- I watch all of the Arrowverse shows when I can as this is one of them. Noteworthiness- Part of Arrowverse, this is also adapted from a lesser known comic book character. It also became more notable for replacing its main character with a different one. Description- With Batman missing, a new hero seeks to save the city of Gotham. Pros- The show is interesting as it has some complex characters and can be wonderful like a well made psychological thriller. Cons- It is likely that the first season will be too different from the rest of them. Note to Parents- The main character is gay as are some other people in the show as well. There is also a lot of violence and the occasional sex, but not too much of the last one. Recommendation- I would say that you should watch this and it isn’t as related to the rest of Arrowverse the way other shows are. My Viewing Habits- I have seen this since the first episode and hope to see every one. I have not seen every one. Prediction- This will last until at least 100 episodes, if not later. Reception: mixed or average. Grade: A.

 

Alter Ego: Status- Currently on FOX at 9/8 Central on Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- I try to watch one new FOX show at least once. Description- Ordinary people compete as CGI alter egos in a singing competition of sorts. Notable People- This has singer Nick Lachey as a panelist. Pros- If you like your typical singing show, you would like this. Cons- It seems nothing more than a take on The Masked Singer but with gimmicks making them ordinary people instead. The judges aren’t as critical as they could be or need to be at times, although there weren’t bad singers the first time. Note to Parents- The only thing to worry about this is song lyrics that might not be appropriate. Recommendation- This isn’t worth your time in the end. Don’t bother with it. My Viewing Habits- I’ve watched the first episode, but won’t see it again. Prediction- I have no idea if this will last or not, but currently don’t have high hopes for it lasting that long. Reception: bad. Grade: D+. New review

 

Home Economics: Status- Currently on ABC at 8:30/7:30 Central on Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- It worked with the schedule at the time. Description- A family comedy, each adult sibling lives in a different social class and has personal issues of their own as they deal with each other. Notable People- This stars Topher Grace from That ‘70s Show, Jimmy Tatro, who had a minor role on Modern Family in addition to various other roles, Sasheer Zamata, who was on Saturday Night Live, and Karla Souza, who was on How to Get Away with Murder. Pros- It seems pretty interesting and good from what I’ve seen of it thus far. Cons- It needs to make itself more different than other shows like it. Note to Parents- There are lesbians on this show and sex happens a lot, although most of it is implied. Recommendation- Take it or leave it. I like this show and watch it. My Viewing Habits- I’ve seen this since the pilot, but have not seen every episode. Prediction- This is likely to last for now. Hopefully it will keep lasting. Reception: generally favorable. Grade: C. New review

 

CSI: Vegas: Status- Currently on CBS at 10/9 Central on Wednesdays. Why I’ve seen it- I’m a fan of the CSI franchise so I wanted to watch this new one as well. I blog about CSI: Cyber. Noteworthiness- This is a continuation of the original CSI, largely focusing on a new team, but also bringing back people from the original team returning. Description- We return to characters from the original show solving new mysteries and dealing with potential issues of old teammates. Notable People- This has a lot of the original cast returning, including William Petersen, Jorja Fox, and Wallace Langham. It is also created by the same franchise creator as the four previous shows, Anthony E Zuiker. Pros- I felt that this was quite a good show and worth keeping up with. Cons- It can be too mysterious for its own good and also could ruin what’s previously part of the franchise. Note to Parents- Don’t let preteens watch this, but teens and older can. Recommendation- This is good and worth watching. My Viewing Habits- I plan to watch every episode about this to blog about it. Prediction- I don’t know if this is going to last now. You’d think that it would, but the main thing against it right now is whether or not it is just a short term plan in the end. It is going to last 10 episodes this season so we’ll wait to see if there will be more episodes and/or more seasons. Reception: great. Grade: B+. New review

 

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Fall Shows 2021 Part 1

Well, I’m doing links to other blogs in this post like I often do. I often try to post the reviews of shows in this blog first before putting it in other blogs. But this isn’t always the case. This includes both the new shows which reviews are done differently like you see in these posts on new shows and the ones on days of the week or other things like that. Anyways, let’s get to the review.

 

Ordinary Joe: Show Description- We see three different timelines of the life of one man. It is not that much of a supernatural or science fiction show as it is a regular show done with parallel timelines at once. Behind the Scenes- This has Adam Rodriguez from CSI: Miami, among other things. This is based on something called The Format. This was originally written as a pilot back in 2006 before being revived. It was also delayed due to covid related shutdowns such as the originally filming and airing of the show in question. My Thoughts- The show is pretty interesting and it seems simple enough to keep the three timelines separate. It can be confusing at times, but I like it. I give it three out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- This might not last. Where to Find- On NBC at 10/9 Central on Mondays

 

Our Kind of People: Show Description- I’m not sure what it is about. It seems to be a drama about black people who are related, but isn’t set in the music industry like Empire was with it focusing more on familial relationships and less on professional. Behind the Scenes- La, la, la, la, singing in the mudo. My Thoughts- This show was pretty much like strange soap opera that isn’t very interesting. It’s boring and not worth keeping up with. Too much of this is cliché. I give it two out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- It seems likely to fail right now. Where to Find- On FOX at 9/8 Central on Tuesdays

 

The Big Leap: Show Description- This is a drama about people who want to be on a dancing reality show with all of the other things going on in their lives. Behind the Scenes- This has Scott Foley from The Unit and Scandal among other shows. My Thoughts- This show is very dumb and pointless, seeking to mock what most people think the reality show business is like and not offering anything good. Long Term Prospects- This is likely to fail. Where to Find- On FOX at 9/8 Central on Tuesdays

 

CSI: Vegas: Show Description- This is a continuation of the original CSI, largely focusing on a new team, but also bringing back people from the original team returning. Behind the Scenes- This has a lot of the original cast returning, including William Petersen, Jorja Fox, and Wallace Langham. It is also created by the same franchise creator as the four previous shows, Anthony E Zuiker. My Thoughts- I felt that this was quite a good show and worth keeping up with. Long Term Prospects- I don’t know if this is going to last now. You’d think that it would, but the main thing against it right now is whether or not it is just a short term plan in the end. Where to Find- On CBS at 10/9 Central on Wednesdays

 

NCIS: Hawai’i: Show Description- An NCIS team investigates cases in Hawaii. Behind the Scenes- This is a spin-off of the NCIS series, the fourth one in the franchise to bare that name. My Thoughts- This show is pretty good and keeps everything that you’d expect from the franchise. I give it four out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- This seems likely to last for now. It will probably last at least 100 episodes. Where to Find- On CBS at 10/9 Central on Mondays

 

FBI: International: Show Description- An FBI team investigates cases internationally. Behind the Scenes- This is the third series in the FBI franchise of TV shows. My Thoughts- I like what I’ve seen of it thus far, but I will need to see more over time. I give it three out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- It seems likely to last for now. Where to Find- On CBS at 9/8 Central on Tuesdays

 

La Brea: Show Description- A sinkhole appears in LA, but it appears to be in an wormhole to the past. This causes a man who has visions to seek for the people in the sinkhole to prove that they are alive as people seek to figure out what’s going on. Behind the Scenes- You can go about your business. Move along. Move along. My Thoughts- While this has the risk of showing typical science fiction clichés, I think that it is quite interesting and worth keeping up with as long as it lasts on TV. I give it four out of five stars. Long Term Prospects- I think that this will last for now. We’ll see if it lasts longer and keeps up the good ratings that it currently has. Where to Find- On NBC at 9/8 Central on Tuesdays

 

Alter Ego: Show Description- Ordinary people compete as CGI alter egos in a singing competition of sorts. Behind the Scenes- This has singer Nick Lachey as a panelist. My Thoughts- It seems nothing more than a take on The Masked Singer but with gimmicks making them ordinary people instead. If you like your typical singing show, you would like this. Otherwise, if you are like me, then this isn’t worth your time in the end. Long Term Prospects- I have no idea if this will last or not, but currently don’t have high hopes for it lasting that long. Where to Find- On FOX at 9/8 Central on Wednesdays

Silver Globe Awards Winners: 2020

With so many planned posts needing to be done, I’m going to work on this one since it is easy to do, but I will not be doing all that I want to since again, I won’t have time to do all the edits that I want to now and thus might not get it done in the future as I could change this when I want to any time after it is published, but don’t know yet when or if I will. Anyways, here’s the post.

Best new show (Taskmaster), Best one season show (Don’t), Best cancelled or ending show (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Most screwed show (Taskmaster), Best theme song (S.W.A.T.), Best idea for a show (Taskmaster), Best series premiere (9-1-1: Lone Star), Best series finale (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Best cliffhanger ending (The Rookie), Best cliffhanger resolution (Manifest), Best cast (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Best writers (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Best editing (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Most interesting show (Primetime: What Would You Do?), Best music in a show (Taskmaster), Time well spent award (Taskmaster), Most memorable (Taskmaster), Most underrated TV show (Broke), Best retooling of a show (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Shouldn’t have been cancelled award (Taskmaster), Why was it a midseason replacement award (FBI: Most Wanted), Groundbreaking show (Taskmaster), Best news show (60 Minutes), Most topical (Supergirl), Best comedy (Taskmaster), Best drama (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Best foreign import (Taskmaster), Best take on current events- the pandemic (Grey’s Anatomy), Best take on current events- racial injustice (All Rise), Best take on current events- police brutality (S.W.A.T.), Best show on CBS (Hawaii Five-0), Best show on ABC (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Best show on the CW (Taskmaster), Best show on NBC (Blindspot), Best show on FOX (Lego Masters), Best syndicated show (The Kelly Clarkson Show), Best show on television nominees (Hawaii Five-0, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Taskmaster, Blindspot, Lego Masters, The Kelly Clarkson Show)

Other Section: Best villain (Lex Luthor from Supergirl), Best hero (Dr. Shawn Murphy from The Good Doctor), Best bromance (Callen and Hanna from NCIS: Los Angeles and Steve and Danny from Hawaii Five-0 [default tie]), Best anti-hero (Oliver Queen from Arrow), Best facial expressions (Alec Baldwin on Saturday Night Live), Best badass (Oliver Queen from Arrow), Best shocking moment (Ainsley kills from Prodigal Son, audible), The dearly departed award (Regis Philbin), Best new character (Ronald from Big Sky, audible), Best crossover event (Nothing Seems the Same, All Tomorrow’s Parties, and The Center Won’t Hold from the Grey’s Anatomy universe), Favorite actor (Freddie Highmore), Favorite actress (Camilla Luddington), Best episode yet (Dancing at Los Angeles from All Rise), Best episode this year (The Arizona from NCIS), Best season yet award (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 7), Self sacrifice win (Oliver Queen from Arrowverse), Best social commentary (All Rise), Best political commercial (Mourning in America), Best commercial (Charmin’s toilet paper commercial on the shortage)