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Fall TV Round Up 2015
It’s that time of year again! I’ve watched several new shows over the last few weeks and my verdict is in! This year there was an influx of drama shows, so this list reflects that more than sitcoms this time around. Without further adieu–
Blindspot– The premise of this is really exciting, somewhat Memento(ish) in style given the main character has forgotten her memory and is covered in mysterious tattoos. It’s a little melodramatic, but I think the deep mystery is enough to keep it on the air.
Minority Report– Based on the book/movie by the same name, it follows one of the PreCogs after they’ve been liberated from their watery prison. Similar to the original story, solving murders before they happen is integral to the plot, but it lacks that same excitement factor. I think it’s fate is uncertain.
Heroes Reborn- Reboot of the original that tanked several years back, this show tries to fix the muddy plot of the former version. So far, so good! The new characters mingling with the old is a great mix and the plot feels worthy of these reluctant superheroes. Fingers crossed!
Limitless- Another “remake / reboot” of sorts (who’s surprised?) follows a nobody who takes NZT and develops the use his entire brain capacity. I like this version because it uses the lead from last year’s rom com flop, Manhattan Love Story, as well as the voice over style. Brian is a charismatic main character and the thriller undercurrent keeps me interested.
Life in Pieces- Although this has a Modern Family vibe to it, the narrative style is far different. Broken into 4 small stories that don’t necessarily relate to each other, I believe this comedy has found a new, fun delivery style that could make it a winner. I’m not sure it’ll last for that reason, though, but I said the same of MF back in the day.
Quantico- Seriously, I love this show. FBI academy recruits in a Grey’s Anatomy type work/romance drama with a who-dun-it plot. It actually gives off a Shonda Rhimes vibe with all the intense twists and turns and flashbacks and flash-forwards. You can bet I’ll be sticking with this one!
Supergirl- Why hasn’t this show been made sooner? It’s a thing of pure beauty from the cast to the dialogue to the feminism and the all around awesomeness of the stories. Can we just talk about when that boy looked at Supergirl in awe like kids have done to so many male superheroes and how you cried? Yeah, that’s every episode. New television kryptonite right here! Must watch!
What shows have you tuned into this season? What’re your thoughts?
Writing What You Don’t Know
Lately there’s been a lot of chatter about what people can/should write…or not. I’ve expressed my feelings before about writing what you love, and loving what you write so this subject seemed like something I should blog about. TL;DR: My opinion is pretty simple: write what you want to write. Put in the time, effort, […]
What I Wish I Knew
I was brainstorming what to blog and thought putting together some writing resources might be helpful. Since I’m certain that’s been done before, the idea quickly morphed into more of a “what I wish I knew” when I was writing my first query-able novel. Hindsight is always 20/20, but maybe this post can help people […]
Types of Writers
It’s back to school time and I was thinking about that cafeteria map from Mean Girls and how it sort of relates to writing. Not the whole labeled cliques thing because we’re all one big, wordy family, but just that there are different types of writers. Everyone’s got a different way of writing and sometimes […]
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