What new TV shows are you looking forward to?

Trollheart · 06-29-2012, 08:28 PM

I think it's fair to begin a new thread for this. It's different to "what shows are you watching", and should only feature shows that have not yet aired (or only begun to air) either side of the Atlantic.

As with most TV threads, I think it would be appreciated by all if you would kindly check your spoilers at the door with your coat, or at least wrap a SPOILER tag around them. Thanks.

Personally, the following look interesting:

Sinbad (I know they've done it before, but I'm anxious to see how they handle this one)

The Newsroom (Sorkin. Need I say more?)

Awake (is this showing already?)

Nikita season 2 (Loved the original, the remake is pretty damn fine too)

Revenge (Not sure, but it looks good)

NOT looking forward to:

Falling skies season 2 (first few eps bored the hell out of me, which is kind of odd for a Spielberg-fronted drama, but I just couldn't care about the characters, the story or, well, anything about it)

Paedantic Basterd · 06-29-2012, 08:36 PM

Don't get your hopes up about Awake. They axed it after 13 episodes.

Burning Down · 06-29-2012, 08:48 PM

I lost interest in Revenge after the first few episodes. I guess it just wasn't my kind of show.

Trollheart · 06-30-2012, 06:30 AM

Great. Could my week get any worse?

I HATE it when they axe shows on the first season, particularly good ones: Brimstone, The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, The Chicago Code, Studio 60... damn them all! Just when you're getting into them, BANG! they're gone.

Does Awake end on a cliffhanger? If so I won't bother. I hate being left, um, hanging, with no resolution ever going to show its head.

PS I finally got to see Farscape: the Peacekeeper Wars. Now THAT'S the way to wrap everything up neatly, after the series ended so badly!

Paedantic Basterd · 06-30-2012, 07:59 AM

It does.

Shame, because I was very fond of the series.

LoathsomePete · 06-30-2012, 09:36 AM

I'm kind of hoping this new CW show Arrow doesn't suck. I've always liked Green Arrow as a character and it was fun in the '70's when they teamed him up with Green Lantern so they could fight crime and debate their political philosophies (GA is liberal while GL is conservative). I'm not holding out too much hope that this will be a show worth watching, but I'll still watch the pilot episode. Other than that I really have nothing else lined up at least until Boardwalk Empire starts back up again.

The Batlord · 06-30-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Revenge (Not sure, but it looks good)

Dude, that was easily my fav show this year. Like a cheesy soap opera, but with at least halfway decent acting and production values, so it's not as ridiculously goofy as so many soap operas. Of course I also do not have Cable, so I'm not saying it was actually the best show this year.

**Frownland** · 07-05-2012, 08:42 PM

Well, it's not new, but I'm pretty amped for this:

I'm not sure where they'll go after the way season four ended (it could easily have been the series finale), but if season five holds even a weak burning candle to the rest of the series, then I'm sure I'll be satisfied and then some.

Tino · 07-14-2012, 01:18 PM

how to make it in america already has 2 seasons, but short though, i like alot season 3 should be dope!

ThisIsMyLove · 07-14-2012, 01:20 PM

I always look forward to a new series of Dexter and the first ep of The Newsroom was pretty good. Except for the woman putting on the overly English accent. I can't stand that.

06-29-2012, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	What new TV shows are you looking forward to? I think it's fair to begin a new thread for this. It's different to "what shows are you watching", and should only feature shows that have not yet aired (or only begun to air) either side of the Atlantic. As with most TV threads, I think it would be appreciated by all if you would kindly check your spoilers at the door with your coat, or at least wrap a SPOILER tag around them. Thanks. Personally, the following look interesting: Sinbad (I know they've done it before, but I'm anxious to see how they handle this one) The Newsroom (Sorkin. Need I say more?) Awake (is this showing already?) Nikita season 2 (Loved the original, the remake is pretty damn fine too) Revenge (Not sure, but it looks good) NOT looking forward to: Falling skies season 2 (first few eps bored the hell out of me, which is kind of odd for a Spielberg-fronted drama, but I just couldn't care about the characters, the story or, well, anything about it) __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018 Last edited by Trollheart; 06-29-2012 at 08:37 PM.

06-30-2012, 06:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	Great. Could my week get any worse? I HATE it when they axe shows on the first season, particularly good ones: Brimstone, The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, The Chicago Code, Studio 60... damn them all! Just when you're getting into them, BANG! they're gone. Does Awake end on a cliffhanger? If so I won't bother. I hate being left, um, hanging, with no resolution ever going to show its head. PS I finally got to see Farscape: the Peacekeeper Wars. Now THAT'S the way to wrap everything up neatly, after the series ended so badly! __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

06-30-2012, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I'm kind of hoping this new CW show Arrow doesn't suck. I've always liked Green Arrow as a character and it was fun in the '70's when they teamed him up with Green Lantern so they could fight crime and debate their political philosophies (GA is liberal while GL is conservative). I'm not holding out too much hope that this will be a show worth watching, but I'll still watch the pilot episode. Other than that I really have nothing else lined up at least until Boardwalk Empire starts back up again. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

07-05-2012, 08:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	Well, it's not new, but I'm pretty amped for this: I'm not sure where they'll go after the way season four ended (it could easily have been the series finale), but if season five holds even a weak burning candle to the rest of the series, then I'm sure I'll be satisfied and then some. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

06-29-2012, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Don't get your hopes up about Awake. They axed it after 13 episodes.

06-29-2012, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	I lost interest in Revenge after the first few episodes. I guess it just wasn't my kind of show.

06-30-2012, 07:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	It does. Shame, because I was very fond of the series.

07-14-2012, 01:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tino Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 17	how to make it in america already has 2 seasons, but short though, i like alot season 3 should be dope!

07-14-2012, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
ThisIsMyLove Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 22	I always look forward to a new series of Dexter and the first ep of The Newsroom was pretty good. Except for the woman putting on the overly English accent. I can't stand that.