It’s that time of year when we’re grateful for a DVR and On-Demand. Seriously, how in the world did people keep up with all their favorites in the primitive days before those existed? And heck, a lot of our favorites — THE WALKING DEAD, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, etc — haven’t even returned yet! But let’s flip around the dial, talk about some of what we’re watching at the moment… [Read more…]
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Lessons from LOST: Why TV Show Finales Matter
[Editor’s Note: Due to the controversial nature of the following, the TV Addict (Daniel Malen) would like to clarify that the opinion expressed in the post below are solely that of West Coast Correspondent Tiffany Vogt (@tvwatchtower)! #TeamLindelof]
The Following post contains spoilers pertaining to the end of BREAKING BAD so if you haven’t watched Sunday’s spectacular series finale, stop reading in 3… 2… 1… This has been a momentous week in television as the AMC series BREAKING BAD ended its five-season run with a record 10.3 million viewers watching live. It was illegally downloaded another 500,000 times and who knows how high the ratings will rise once the DVR numbers are factored in. It was not only the number of viewers that was impressive, but the critical acclaim that accompanied it as fans and critics seemed aligned in heaving a collective sigh of relief that the show ended well. Everyone had been holding their breath, worried that the show would flop in its finale; that it would try to top itself and reveal that the entire five seasons had been Walt having a bad dream during a cancer-fueled fugue. Instead the show honored its anti-hero and gave him a good death — one that he rightly deserved. [Read more…]
ONCE UPON A TIME Scoop: Showrunners Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis Tease a Trip to Neverland Uncovers Mermaids, Lost Boys, Creepy Dolls & More!
When the fairytale series ONCE UPON A TIME first debuted it was lauded to be from LOST writers Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis. Surprisingly, by season 3, there is a lot more in common between the two shows than one would have initially suspected. In Season 1, there was Regina’s Storybrooke curse which at first glance seemed to resemble LOST’s smoke-monster as it was unleashed. Then in Season 3, there is an actual mystical island filled with all kinds of supernatural and unexpected things. There’s “lost boys” which remind us distinctly of LOST’s “the others,” lots of lush tropical foliage that seems to go in circles and is constantly rustling with foreboding danger, and but all accounts from everyone who goes there, it is equivalent to purgatory itself. Plus, there’s Peter Pan, who definitely feels very other-worldly. Even Hook describes Peter Pan as, “He may look like a boy, but he’s a bloody demon.” Peter Pan is Neverland’s a non-benevolent being that gives everyone nightmares; even Rumplestiltskin shudders at the thought of encountering him.
ONCE UPON A TIME’s journey to Neverland is anything but a peaceful journey to a world of constant delight. It is a place everyone seeks to avoid at all costs. Thus, when Greg and Tamara kidnapped Henry and took him off to Neverland at the behest of Home Office, little did they suspect what was really going on. Right away, they will see how naive they were to believe that this was a trip to eliminate magic.
Simultaneous to Greg, Tamara and Henry’s journey to Neverland, hot on their heels are wrathful and protective team of Regina, Emma, Snow, Charming, Gold and Hook. With their magical powers restored, both Regina and Gold are itching for the chance to demonstrate their newfound abilities. In addition, while their goals may be temporarily aligned in recovering Henry, none are too anxious to spend too much time together. Though Hook seems only too happy to aid in Emma’s quest now that he thinks the path to heart may be clear with Neal out of the picture.
Yet no one should be so quick to dismiss Neal. He is Rumplestiltskin’s son after all, and he quickly learns “that which does not kill you, makes you stronger.” Learning he has a family to fight for and return to has inspired Neal to embrace a bit of his own destiny.
Season 3 of ONCE UPON A TIME is all about “belief.” Who do we believe we are? The season will take each of the characters on a journey through their own pasts to help shed light on who they each are and why. Creators and executive producers Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz explain that only by remembering their pasts and learning from those experiences will each of the characters be saved from repeating it. So in exploring the theme of “belief” we will see the impact it has on each character — whether they believe, what they believe and whether they should believe. For Neverland runs on “belief.”
In a recent press Q&A, Eddy and Adam candidly shared a few teasers on what Season 3 holds in store for our Storybrooke heroes: [Read more…]
On TV Tonight: Friday September 27, 2013
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Last Man Standing | The Neighbors | Shark Tank | 20/20 | ||
CBS | Undercover Boss | Hawaii Five-0 | Blue Bloods | |||
CW | Perfect Score | America’s Next Top Model | ||||
FOX | MasterChef Junior | Sleepy Hollow (R) | ||||
NBC | The Michael J. Fox Show (R) | Dateline NBC | ||||
MISC | A.N.T. Farm/Dog with a Blog (Disney) | Haven (Syfy) Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) Cracked (Reelz) Strike Back (Cinemax) Comedy Bang! Bang! (IFC) Hello Ross (E!) Best Week Ever (VH1) |
THE BLACKLIST Intel: EP John Eisendrath and Megan Boone Preview their Intriguing New Spy Series
A master class criminal walks right in the front doors of the FBI and turns himself in. In a rare twist of self-interested altruism, Red Reddington (James Spader) is offering up himself and his expertise to assist the FBI in tracking down the world’s most notorious criminals — the ones they did not even know existed. The one catch: Red will only work with one woman, a new FBI profiler, Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone). Perhaps obsessed, perhaps curious, perhaps owing some unknown duty to her, Red is adamant about working with Liz Keen, and only her. Fortunately, the FBI is not about to ignore such a rare gift when it lands on their doorstep. Whether Red has some sort of secret agenda of his own in which the FBI are merely pawns in his global game remains to be seen. But with that one stipulation easily acquiesced, the game is afoot. In a recent press conference all, executive producer John Eisendrath and star Megan Boone shared how this remarkable series came together and what twists can be expected along the way. [Read more…]
On TV Tonight: Friday September 20, 2013
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Last Man Standing | The Neighbors | Shark Tank | 20/20 | ||
CBS | Undercover Boss (R) | Hawaii Five-0 (R) | Blue Bloods (R) | |||
CW | Perfect Score | America’s Next Top Model | ||||
FOX | Bones (R) | Sleepy Hollow (R) | ||||
NBC | Betty White’s Off Their Rockers (R) | Dateline NBC | ||||
MISC | Dog with a Blog (Disney) | Haven (Syfy) Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) Cracked (Reelz) Strike Back (Cinemax) Comedy Bang! Bang! (IFC) Hello Ross (E!) Best Week Ever (VH1) |
Morning Static: MAD MEN, NCIS, MODERN FAMILY & More!
• Mark Your Calendars: Your Fall TV 2013 Primetime Calendar: Print and Download Here!
• Funny Business: USA Plans Unprecedented Syndication Rollout for MODERN FAMILY.
• Pilot Watch: ABC Family, Jamie Lee Curtis Team for Horror Drama Project.
• That’s What the Money’s For!; or, What Is Going On At AMC?
• NCIS INTEL: SOPRANOS Alum Eyed as Ziva’s Successor, Debut Set For November.
• Post Mortem: Suits Boss on Harvey’s Emotional Declaration, Louis’ Surprise Discovery and More.
• MODERN FAMILY Expands: Meet Cam’s Sister!.
• For TV Shows, It’s a Seller’s Market
• Trailer Park: MTV Releases New ‘Awkward’ Season 3 Fall Trailer.
• Another Point for Canada: Syfy Acquires Werewolf Drama Series BITTEN From eOne.
• Final season of ‘Mad Men’ to be split in half, air in 2014 and 2015.
• COVERT AFFAIRS Bosses on Deadly Finale: “Everything Is Different Now”
• Deal of the Day: HUGE Savings on THE TUDORS and THE BORGIAS on DVD via Amazon.
On TV Tonight: Friday September 13, 2013
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Last Man Standing (R) | The Neighbors (R) | Shark Tank (R) | 20/20 | ||
CBS | Undercover Boss (R) | Undercover Boss (R) | Blue Bloods (R) | |||
CW | Perfect Score | America’s Next Top Model | ||||
FOX | So You Think You Can Dance (R) | |||||
NBC | Million Second Quiz | Dateline NBC | ||||
MISC | Haven (Syfy) Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) Cracked (Reelz) Strike Back (Cinemax) Comedy Bang! Bang! (IFC) Hello Ross (E!) |
Morning Static: SCANDAL, SUITS, THE GOOD WIFE & More!
• SCANDAL Shocker: Former FRIENDS star Lisa Kudrow signs on.
• Must Read TV: Why Wiseass Critics Killing Fall Shows Before They Even Air is Not a Good Thing.
• Pilot Watch: Paul Giamatti To Star In FX Comedic Drama Pilot Based On Charles Willeford’s Novels.
• Finally! Meet The [HOW I MET YOUR] Mother, Cristin Milioti, for the first time.
• AMERICAN HORROR STORY Scoop: Coven Adds Funnyman Leslie Jordan.
• THE GOOD WIFE Casting Coup: FRINGE’s John Noble Books Return Appearance.
• Rumor Patrol: Valerie Harper to join DANCING WITH THE STARS despite Terminal Brain Cancer.
• HAVEN Central: Syfy series to get the Graphic Novel Treatment In Season 3 DVD Release.
• Rating Stunt: Michael Phelps to Guest Star on USA’s SUITS.
• Must Read TV: Lauren Graham details GILMORE GIRLS reunion.
• Deal of the Day: Save 63% on MARY TYLER MOORE SEASONS 1-7 on VD via Amazon.
Fall TV Preview: Barry Sloane Talks REVENGE Season 3
When we left off in the Season 2 cliffhanger ending, the fate of Aiden Mathis was up in the air as Daniel had reached for Emily’s gun and we only saw Daniel wearing a bloodied shirt later back at the Graysons. So it was thought that he may have killed Aiden. But at the recent ABC Disney TCA party, star Barry Sloane candidly shared that Aiden’s fate is not so settled yet. [Read more…]