Week 3. Running out of ways to express disappointment. Fear the spoilers…
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TV EYE: Charlie Jade – Episode 1
In a change from the non-stop US TV, this is the first episode of an oddball Canada/South Africa co-production that’s been floating around since being made two years ago (I don’t think it’s actually aired on US TV as yet). This episode came free on a DVD with this month’s SFX, and while it’s very rough around the edges, it’s also one of the few new shows I’ve seen in the last few weeks that’s actually made me want to see more…
TV EYE: Chuck, Reaper, Bionic Woman, Life, Journeyman
At least for now, I’ve got so many TV shows to deal with that I’m only just managing to keep up with them all, which is a nice feeling. It’s time for plenty of second episodes, and I’ll be changing the format of these reviews slightly, mainly because many of these episodes share the same kind of problems. Despite some outstanding moments, I have yet to be completely blown away by any of the new US Network shows moving past their pilots (I have my fingers crossed that Pushing Daisies can build on its wacky pilot, rather than peaking way too early), and none of them have yet entered the realm of absolute must-see… Fear the spoilers…
TV EYE: Moonlight, Ugly Betty, Gossip Girl, Dexter
The tidal wave continues to crash. We’ll soon be getting into the follow-ups to the pilots that I’ve reviewed (plus the odd after-effects and altered elements- especially the fact that, in Bionic Woman, Jaime Summers’ grumpy deaf sister has now been transformed into a different grumpy computer-hacking-addicted sister. Hmm…), but here’s a new show, a couple of returning treats, and more delirious teen trash. Fear the spoilers…
‘You see, it’s Angel meets… er… Angel! Doesn’t it sound fabulous?!?’ ‘Er…’
TV EYE: Heroes- episode 2
Another week, another Heroes episode– another raised eyebrow and exclamation of “Hmmmm….” Fear the spoilers…
TV EYE: “Heroes” Season 2 begins…
This is going to have to be a short one, as I’m relentlessly busy, but wanted to at least jot down a few thoughts on the Heroes 2nd season premiere. Fear the spoilers…
TV EYE: Damages, Gossip Girl, Flash Gordon, Californication
The new season is here– and of course, thanks to being ridiculously ahead, I’ve now got the slight annoyance of having to wait another week to get to episodes of the new shows I haven’t seen yet (although I may watch Reaper again, simply to see how it’s been changed thanks to the main ‘girlfriend’ role being recast from Thirteen star and co-writer Nikki Reed to Heroes’ ex-shapechanger Missy Peregrym). Despite this, there’s still some new TV to discuss, so once more unto the breach, dear friends. Fear the spoilers…
‘You know you love me. And who am I? I’m the Artist Formerly Known as Veronica Mars…’
TV EYE: PILOT SEASON – ‘Journeyman’ and ‘Life’
We’re inching closer to the start of the new season– and here’s a couple more pilot episodes to contend with. Fear the spoilers…
‘You see, it’s Quantum Leap meets Day Break meets Tru Calling! Doesn’t it sound FABULOUS?!?’ ‘Er…’
TV EYE: NEWS – A Who For All Seasons (Or not, as the case may be…)
TV EYE: FLASHBACK- Doctor Who – “Kinda”
It is amazing what you can find on Youtube, especially thanks to the copyright-baiting lunatics who seem to be having a ball by jumping up and down in front of the BBC and shouting “Na na na!” After a recent wonder, I discovered what appeared to be the majority of 1980s Classic Who on there, and found myself watching a story that I hadn’t properly seen for well over twenty years. For once, you don’t really need to fear the spoilers- the following may be rather stream-of-consciousness, but it’s also an attempt to try an express why I love Who, shoddy effects and all. Enjoy…
‘I think Paradise might be a little too green for me, as well…’
Saxon Bullock 