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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.
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 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!
New Previews For ‘Community’ and ‘Parks and Rec’
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The Fall means back to school for some, but means new TV for us all. With the daylight leaving earlier as the days pass, it’s better sit and watch TV than be out in the dark. The season premieres of Community and Parks and Rec are just around the corner, so lets take a peak at the upcoming seasons that debut September 22.
Your New Best Friend, ‘Wilfred’
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Originally an Australian TV show, the American adaptation of Wilfred has brought a unique, witty, disgustingly awesome humor to the summer television lineup on FX. Elijah Wood plays Ryan — a recently single, young professional who has been thrown into depression after losing his job as a successful lawyer. Ryan is ready to call it quits when his attractive neighbor Jenna (Fiona Gubelmann), and her dog Wilfred (Jason Gann), come over to greet him in the midst of his suicide attempt. Instead of seeing an actual dog, Ryan sees a middle-aged man in a dog suit, that talks to him in an Australian accent. Ryan quickly comes to terms with the fact that he is the only human being able to talk to Wilfred — as well as indulge in ridiculous activities like bong smoking and beer drinking, all the while getting in trouble with “man’s best friend”.
