thread: 2011-06-01 : TV Roundup
On 2011-06-01, Meguey wrote:
I tried to watch Parks and Rec, but every time I saw the leading woman I wanted to punch her or leave the room. Nope. Trying waaaaay too hard to be funny, while being a horrid example of a human being.
Game of Thrones looked like it could have potential, or at least great costumes, but the last scene of the first episode hit my only big "Ok, that's enough of that" button; in a castle full of people who could have caught the illicit lovers, you had to make it the little kid, and then have him killed? Child in danger as a pointless emotional hook = not on my time, thanks. I know lots of stuff like that did happen historically, but if it's not an historical story, and there's no reason it has to be a child, it's just emotional manipulation.
Treme looked potentially cool - I'm not sure why we're not watching it.
I loved the first two seasons of True Blood, but the scene where Tara brains a dude was overly graphic for me. Haven't picked it back up.
I suspect they tanked House with the end of last season, where they suggest that they are resolving the will they/won't they of the primary couple. I'd still watch it for the procedurals, predictable as they might be.
Anyone know when the new British Sherlock returns?
Life on Mars is great fun! I want to watch Castle!.
And if anyone knows how I can regularly and legally watch BBC4's Time Team, I will make you a lovely cozy thing in gratitude.
