I know I mentioned that I would be doing a TV preview of sorts, but I've decided to hold out for it for just a little bit considering that there are still a few shows finishing up before all those holiday specials run amok on most every channel. But considering there are no actual TV shows I'm interested in watching tonight, I think I'll go through the previous week of couch potato-ism(yes, you too can make up words by ending them with -ism.....or -ering if it ends with a consonant).
The Simpsons- Glad to see Mr. Burns get a spot on the episode, but not much else going on. Can't stand any episode with Lisa as the main focus. Not a strong episode in the end, but like I said, at least Burns got the spotlight for a good part of it.
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles- Although the episode seemed confusing with all sorts of bouncing around with the story, it wasn't completely lost. Brian Austin Greene got some time that he desparately needed to make him more useful to the series. And it's always good to get some glimpses into the future; it gives you a sense that what the good guys are doing is important. Overall, the episode was a just a filler for the season finale this Monday. Let's hope they show us why the show is worth staying.
Prison Break- Another strong episode leading up to their season finale on Monday. Michael Rappaport was more believable now than he had been. Definitely the show's strong point was the twists it threw at you during its last half. They have definitely gotten the hype up for what is hopefully an exciting episode coming up. Let's hope we get the answers we want, but with some promise of a good setup for next year.
Heroes- A step up from previous episodes. They finally corrected their characters of Sylar and Hiro, and now the show seems back on track. Good moments for most every character featured, and now I actually look forward to the finale on Monday. A little disappointed they already killed Arthur Petrelli, who was essentially the main villian for the season. Hopefully there will still be some battle worth seeing.
Dirty Jobs- The jobs featured in this episode caught me by surprise as they were more original. Didn't know turning gords into crafts had an almost factory process. The lake cleanup wasn't as interesting, and seemed cut short. Still, this show is good just to see something new that you never knew was out there.
My Name Is Earl- Although it was another generic episode like many of the ones this season, this one actually had some emotion and a lesson in the end that was actually worth while. Not too many noticeable jokes, but a good focus on the story setup, and it actually kept you guessing. Probably the best episode so far this season.
The Office- Some good moments for this episode. Dwight's little spots were intrigueing. The main focus on Meredith and Michael was a little offbeat, but still some laughs were had. The angle between Phyllis and Angela was funny up until the end, where they turned it very serious. After that, it was hard to find some laughs in that situation. Still, the show continues to be the top comedy show for the week.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars- The show is just starting to find some real good footing. Another known character was introduced to the series, and had some moments with a fellow Jedi throught. General Grievous can now be taken seriously as a good villain in the series, thanks to the spotlight he got. Only thing lacking were some strong visuals, as the backgrounds seemed a little repetitive. Not gonna fault the show too much though since I'm sure its budget is limited.
The Soup- The regular episode was followed by a special on guys in reality television, so we got a double-dose this week. The regular episode offered quite a few laughs, and you know it's really funny when host Joel McHale can't help but laugh a little too. As for the special, not much new was seen obviously, but the clips featured weren't strong to begin with. Not a complete waste of a half hour, and still got enough laughs.
There's your week in TV. Tonight is the UFC's Ultimate Fighter Finale, so you'll be getting a full look at that tomorrow. Also coming up over the next few days will be a look at the Giants vs. Cowboys football game, maybe some talk about the wrestling world that I still try to keep up with, and I'll maybe compare the Playstation 3 and Wii systems to figure out which one would be worth getting, one or the other or even both if possible. Until all this comes up, I am tasking you with finding some entertainment.....as for me, I'm off in search for entertainment myself.
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