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‘Shameless’ is Another Showtime Gem You Shouldn’t Miss
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From the recommendation of my little brother, I started watching one of Showtime‘s new series last year, Shameless. The second season starts this upcoming weekend, but I caught up on the first season through the wonder of DVR. What’s DVR? Leave now please.
With all the episodes recorded and ready for my viewing pleasure, I plowed through them at an alarming rate. I just started a week ago — considering that, finishing the first season’s 12 episodes is an achievement. I couldn’t stop. The story lines weaved into this show from the various and many interesting characters, both very young and old, kept me wondering what will come next for this low income Chicago family. Hit the jump to hear more about the series, and why I love it so much.
Netflix This: ‘White Collar’
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I was quickly charmed and enticed by the suave con man gone FBI consultant (strictly circumstantial, of course), Neal Caffrey, played by Matt Bomer. USA Network’s White Collar, has been gaining popularity and for good reason. Currently in it’s third season, the show has an undeniable wit, a fabulous cast, and an exciting story line. It brings you into the fantastical realm of the rich and famous who commit crimes ranging from racketeering, bond forgery, art theft, and money laundering. Neal Caffrey and his slick suit are stuck in limbo between a past of plunder and a second chance to set his life straight with the FBI.
MUST MASH: Funny or Die’s New Pop Culture Game Show, ‘Billy on the Street’
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I am currently enjoying a nice holiday break from work. Upon waking up from a nap yesterday, the TV was randomly on Fuse, the cable channel that focuses on the music industry, music videos, etc. Anyway, the show that was on at the time was Funny or Die’s new pop culture game show Billy on the Street. It’s hosted by comedian Billy Eichner, in which he approaches random strangers on the streets of New York and asks them trivia questions about movies, music and celebrities in exchange for cash on the spot. But there’s a twist: Billy is an eccentric, loud and in-your-face host who basically insults the contestants and creates supremely awkard situations. And it is absolutely hysterical. More after the break.
Rose Leslie Cast as Ygritte in ‘Game of Thrones’
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News from beyond the wall, we have a Ygritte (pronounced EYE-grit) for season two of Game of Thrones. Rose Leslie will be playing the rough, yet lovable wildling (via winter-is-coming). Aside from her role as Gwen in PBS‘s Downton Abbey, Leslie has not had a lot of acting experience. She will need to bring a lot of character to the table if she plans on living up to the rambunctious persona of Ygritte. One thing is certain, she is a perfect match as far appearance goes with her natural red hair and freckles, which are the two most prominent traits of Ygritte’s physical description in the books.
BEST NEWS EVER! ‘Arrested Development’ to Make Another Season and a Movie
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Yes, Arrested Development fans, you’ve heard me right. The long speculated return of Arrested Development on the big screen will now happen. This is great news for those like me who have been waiting so long for this rumor to finally pan out — for so long many of us thought it would never happen. How could the news get better than a big screen adaptation? How about the cast coming back for a 9-10 episode season? Hit the jump for more.
New ABC Shows Fall Preview!
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This post concludes my segment previewing the new shows to hit television this Fall. I will finish by highlighting the new shows debuting on ABC in the coming weeks. Hit the jump to see previews for Pan Am, Charlie’s Angels,Last Man Standing and so much more.
New CBS Shows Fall Preview!
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Last week I previewed new shows for various networks and talked about retuning shows this Fall. Upon you now are the new shows that will hit CBS in the coming weeks. The jump is where you will find previews for five new CBS shows.
New HBO and Showtime Shows Preview!
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A couple of days back I posted a Fall TV preview. In the post I broke down all the shows that would be returning, and also previewed the new shows coming out for NBC. Hit the jump to see previews for the new shows on HBO and Showtime.
Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Television! New NBC Shows Preview!
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Sadly, we find ourselves once more at the end of Summer. The Minnesota State Fair has come and gone, the temperature is starting to drop, and soon the leaves will change their colors and fall to the ground. Fear not, because with the end up Summer brings us the beginning of Fall. I don’t know what it is but something about this time of year gets me excited. It’s a great time for camping, hiking, bon fires, oh and how could I forget…. FALL TELEVISION!
Hmm…lets see. What do we have in store for us this year? Which of my aforementioned pilots were picked up, which did I leave out, and what shows have we forgotten about over the Summer? Let’s find out!
