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i think bionic woman was been cancelled along with journey man.
the sarah connors chronicles is super in my book.
the sarah connors chronicles is super in my book.
Posted: 18:54 Jan 18 2008
New Season, New Shows...
Yes its that time of year again, when we can see a crowd of new genre shows forming on the horizon, and have no idea which will turn out to be the next Heroes, and which will be the next Birds of Prey.
Flash Gordon
First up, and first to air is the adaption of the famous comic strip adventure, better known to most from its camp 80s film. The series, from the Charmed creators lacks the budget youd expect for such a galaxy spanning romp, and it remains to be seen whether this time it will be good cheesy or naff-cheesy but is at least guaranteed a full season to find its feet. Flash is played by Smallville's Eric Close. Sing it together Flash! AAh-ahhhhh!
Bionic Woman
Showing up not long after is the much publicised reworking of the spin off of The Six Million Dollar Man. Marking something of a trend this year, the title role is plated by an English actress, Michelle Ryan. genre fans are likely to tune in to see Battlestar Galactica's Katee Sacoff as a somewhat insane recurring villain. Looking to fall into the 'mission of the week' format, it certainly a darker take than its bright family entertainment origins.
The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Perhaps the highest profile goes to this mid season replacement, essentially 'Terminator Tales', the picks up events some time after the second movie, and teams Sarah (now played by 300's Leana Heady), and son with a teenage Terminator played by Firefly's Summer Glau. Its pedigree should guarantee it some attention, however this is a Fox series, which has amounted to an almost instantaneous death sentence for Sci-Fi in recent years. Will viewers invest in a series that is bound to come up short in scale compared to its Film instalments?
Reaper
This comedy adventure concerns a spoilt young man who at the age of 21 finds out his soul was sold to the Devil, and obligates him to act as Satans Bounty Hunter, chasing down souls who have escaped from hell. Doesnt sound like much of a comedy! However the pilot episode is distinguished by being directed by cult favourite Kevin Smith. Reaper also debuts on September, replacing the recently cancelled Veronica Mars on the CW channel.
Pushing Daisies
A somewhat morbid show with promise, Pushing Daisies comes from the uber-funny creator of Dead Like Me, Bryan Fuller, so we should be in for some quality black humour. This romantic drama concerns a detective who can bring people back to life, but just for a minute. Brits might also be interested that the love interest is ex-Brooksider Anna Friel, who the lead cannot touch for fear it will kill her for ever.
Chuck
Produced by McG and the creator of The O.C., this comedy drama chronicles the misadventures of a computer geek who accidentally has a database of government secrets downloaded into his brain, and finds himself recruited as an espionage agent for the NSA. Jake 2.0 meets Alias? This is probably the lowest profile of all the series and has a struggle ahead to survive.
Journeyman
Taking the award for the least original show this year (that wasnt an adaption), Journeyman is about a man who travels into different situations in the past, and helps people out. Yes its Quantum Leap with maybe a little Early Edition thrown in for good measure. An ongoing arc concerns his dead girlfriend who he meets in the past and attempts to change her future, predictably with terrible consequences...
Moonlight
Yes its another Vampire show, havent had many of those before. This time we follow the adventures of a vampire private investigator, much more emotional drama than Angel's action adventure, Moonlight looks to eschew any humour and be a very 'ernest' take. Having been through some change in creative staff early on, buzz is not strong for Moonlight, and may prove to be an early casualty.
New Amsterdam
Not had enough with one immortal detective? Then Fox is covering the odds with a second. Cursed with immortality after saving an Indian girl, a curse which will be broken when he finds true love (sounds kind of familiar...). This show has recently been bumped back to mid season replacement, and one has to wonder if Fox is pre-emptively sharpening the axe as we speak.
Anyone want to get their crystal ball out?
(Edited by Wobag 07/08/2007 22:56)
Flash Gordon
First up, and first to air is the adaption of the famous comic strip adventure, better known to most from its camp 80s film. The series, from the Charmed creators lacks the budget youd expect for such a galaxy spanning romp, and it remains to be seen whether this time it will be good cheesy or naff-cheesy but is at least guaranteed a full season to find its feet. Flash is played by Smallville's Eric Close. Sing it together Flash! AAh-ahhhhh!
Bionic Woman
Showing up not long after is the much publicised reworking of the spin off of The Six Million Dollar Man. Marking something of a trend this year, the title role is plated by an English actress, Michelle Ryan. genre fans are likely to tune in to see Battlestar Galactica's Katee Sacoff as a somewhat insane recurring villain. Looking to fall into the 'mission of the week' format, it certainly a darker take than its bright family entertainment origins.
The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Perhaps the highest profile goes to this mid season replacement, essentially 'Terminator Tales', the picks up events some time after the second movie, and teams Sarah (now played by 300's Leana Heady), and son with a teenage Terminator played by Firefly's Summer Glau. Its pedigree should guarantee it some attention, however this is a Fox series, which has amounted to an almost instantaneous death sentence for Sci-Fi in recent years. Will viewers invest in a series that is bound to come up short in scale compared to its Film instalments?
Reaper
This comedy adventure concerns a spoilt young man who at the age of 21 finds out his soul was sold to the Devil, and obligates him to act as Satans Bounty Hunter, chasing down souls who have escaped from hell. Doesnt sound like much of a comedy! However the pilot episode is distinguished by being directed by cult favourite Kevin Smith. Reaper also debuts on September, replacing the recently cancelled Veronica Mars on the CW channel.
Pushing Daisies
A somewhat morbid show with promise, Pushing Daisies comes from the uber-funny creator of Dead Like Me, Bryan Fuller, so we should be in for some quality black humour. This romantic drama concerns a detective who can bring people back to life, but just for a minute. Brits might also be interested that the love interest is ex-Brooksider Anna Friel, who the lead cannot touch for fear it will kill her for ever.
Chuck
Produced by McG and the creator of The O.C., this comedy drama chronicles the misadventures of a computer geek who accidentally has a database of government secrets downloaded into his brain, and finds himself recruited as an espionage agent for the NSA. Jake 2.0 meets Alias? This is probably the lowest profile of all the series and has a struggle ahead to survive.
Journeyman
Taking the award for the least original show this year (that wasnt an adaption), Journeyman is about a man who travels into different situations in the past, and helps people out. Yes its Quantum Leap with maybe a little Early Edition thrown in for good measure. An ongoing arc concerns his dead girlfriend who he meets in the past and attempts to change her future, predictably with terrible consequences...
Moonlight
Yes its another Vampire show, havent had many of those before. This time we follow the adventures of a vampire private investigator, much more emotional drama than Angel's action adventure, Moonlight looks to eschew any humour and be a very 'ernest' take. Having been through some change in creative staff early on, buzz is not strong for Moonlight, and may prove to be an early casualty.
New Amsterdam
Not had enough with one immortal detective? Then Fox is covering the odds with a second. Cursed with immortality after saving an Indian girl, a curse which will be broken when he finds true love (sounds kind of familiar...). This show has recently been bumped back to mid season replacement, and one has to wonder if Fox is pre-emptively sharpening the axe as we speak.
Anyone want to get their crystal ball out?
(Edited by Wobag 07/08/2007 22:56)
Posted: 18:54 Jan 18 2008 Just saw this. So I had to drag up this response to post--
by Chambler
house is absolutely bloody amazing!
yes. Yes. YES. It certainly is. (Although Season 4???)
They released a Harris Poll last week in which they asked Americans to choose their favorite television performers/personalities--whatever word they used. And Hugh Laurie came in number four--of all performers on television. That's really quite amazing. I'm not sure what it means, but it's interesting to note on some level. A lot of that has to do with his performance in House, which is phenomenal. If he doesn't win an Emmy before the run of that show is over, they should stop giving out Emmys.
(Edited by Sandia 18/01/2008 23:23)
Posted: 23:22 Jan 18 2008 
'Journeyman' i think is a goner...it hasn't had any new eps commissioned which is a bloody shame because i really liked this and it had great potential. Damn!
Rumours are The Bionic Woman is on its last legs too. It actually doesn't hold any interest for me.
Anyone see the first ep of 'Moonlight' last night on Living TV? Have to admit that i loved it. Those last twenty minutes were wonderful and spine tingling. I've heard rumours its had another three eps commissioned but there seems to be quite a positive buzz on the 'net. Lots of fans of the show that's for sure, who are currently chomping at the bit for news of whether it's been renewed or not. CBS announced some of its renewals (mostly the old faithfuls, the CSI's, Without A Trace yada yada). I hope Moonlight gets something
Rumours are The Bionic Woman is on its last legs too. It actually doesn't hold any interest for me.
Anyone see the first ep of 'Moonlight' last night on Living TV? Have to admit that i loved it. Those last twenty minutes were wonderful and spine tingling. I've heard rumours its had another three eps commissioned but there seems to be quite a positive buzz on the 'net. Lots of fans of the show that's for sure, who are currently chomping at the bit for news of whether it's been renewed or not. CBS announced some of its renewals (mostly the old faithfuls, the CSI's, Without A Trace yada yada). I hope Moonlight gets something
Posted: 19:29 Feb 20 2008 
theres a possibilty of another 3-4 episodes of this to finish the story off - quite how accurate this rumour is remains to be seen as apparently it never had the viewing figures to justify anything major.
by Keenangel
'Journeyman' i think is a goner...it hasn't had any new eps commissioned which is a bloody shame because i really liked this and it had great potential. Damn!
apparently this is dead and will not be returning - although ive seen some claims that some new showrunners have been brought in to try and turn the show in a different direction.
by Keenangel
Rumours are The Bionic Woman is on its last legs too. It actually doesn't hold any interest for me.
Posted: 19:50 Feb 20 2008 
Moonlight's run to 12 episodes so far, which seemed to end the current arc.
Saw on Wikipedia today that the boss at CBS has announced the season continuing in april and a possible second season in the autumn.
Been watching both Moonlight & Blood Ties...
I find Moonlight lacks any sense of humor and generally takes itself too seriously, which admittedly is part of it's design.
Blood Ties has a better mix of horror & humor and can be very tongue in cheek...mmmmmChristina Cox.....
Pity neither show has managed to get the right balance like Angel did...
(Edited by Wesley 21/02/2008 08:36)
Saw on Wikipedia today that the boss at CBS has announced the season continuing in april and a possible second season in the autumn.
Been watching both Moonlight & Blood Ties...
I find Moonlight lacks any sense of humor and generally takes itself too seriously, which admittedly is part of it's design.
Blood Ties has a better mix of horror & humor and can be very tongue in cheek...mmmmmChristina Cox.....
Pity neither show has managed to get the right balance like Angel did...
(Edited by Wesley 21/02/2008 08:36)
Posted: 08:35 Feb 21 2008