Fall Shows To Watch And To Avoid Part 1

    There are a lot of new shows out this Fall. Some are very good and some have not yet had time to either blossom or show how truly terrible they really are. This week I'll be looking at various new shows that are out right now grading them according to how watchable they are. Keep in mind that this is only my opinion and thus I apologize if you like a show that I trash, such is the way of opinion. Please let me know in the comments section bellow if you have a deferring opinion on any of these shows, I always appreciate different perspectives. So without further ado here we go.

  Revolution

     Out of all the new shows out right now "Revolution" is the one with the most promise. The pilot captures you right away and invests you into it's winding story. There are many elements within the story so far that are confusing and though it seems like the show will continue to get better, there is always the possibility that the show might flop as well. I have high hopes for this show but we are talking about a big world here. There are a lot of variables at work and it would be easy to slip up somewhere making the story go from awesome to mediocre to lame. Let us hope that this does not happen. I recommend you give this show a try, it's a fun one for sure.

   The New Normal

    So we have had a sudden influx of homosexual centered "themes" going around in various sitcoms as of late. In some cases like "Modern Family" this has been a good thing, complementing the story in various ways, while in other shows this has started to become an overdone "ploy" for attention. "The New Normal" is exactly what we needed due to this phenomenon. Here is a show where we get a very real portrayal of the struggles people face, the real life struggles and the very real prejudice that exists within our society. At times the show will make you feel a little uncomfortable. This happens because it points out the very real weaknesses we have as a society. There is no telling if this show is going to end up good or not, but so far I've enjoyed what I've seen. It's a funny show with real life issues, taking a new perspective on society without apology, I've enjoyed it.

   The Mindy Project

   I'm going to be honest here, and please forgive me for my bluntness but I think this is important. When I first saw "The Mindy Project" I wasn't too impressed. Even though I loved the story, I thought the jokes were funny, and I liked the cast, there was still something keeping me from saying that I loved this show. After careful analysis of my own persona I've come to the realization that the only reason I have this opinion is because I'm not attracted to her and this made me sad. I wager here that this is the major reason why most guys will dislike the show, they might try to come up with excuses but in the end it all boils down to looks. But lo and behold I caught myself doing this and surpassed it, and now I have to admit that I love this show. "The Mindy Project" can be a really fun show, I really have high hopes for it, it's well written and really funny, I recommend it for sure.

    Go On

    Chandler being Chandler, this is the main hook for this show. The show itself hasn't impressed too much yet. Obviously Matthew Perry is funny and all but I'm not convinced that this show will last more than two seasons, not yet at least. The show right now lacks substance, and at times i felt like I was forcing myself to watch it just so I could write something about it instead of enjoying what I was seeing. There is still hope for the show, we are only a few episodes in and all but I'm having a hard time imagining it getting much better. Give this show a shot but don't expect too much from it, maybe low expectations is the best way to go when handling this show, at least so far.

    The Neighbors

     Out of all the new shows that have come out this one is my least favorite by far. The Neighbors has had the weakest presence out of all the shows to come out this fall. Even the pilot episode was weak. There are a lot of things that can still happen in this show and the story can surely turn around, going from lame to interesting. For right now though this is a show that I cannot recommend, it's an overdone concept being performed by an underwhelming cast. Put simply I would be surprised if they get a second season. It's going to take some very serious work to make this show into something that will capture our attention, specially after failing so hard in the first few episodes.

I hope you all have a great Monday and a blessed weak,

    Love from your humble blogger,

From Toddlers to Young Adults: 5 Fun Shows

     Some have come to us recently and made the critique that we never review or talk about shows that are designed for a younger audience and that we should make a post reviewing some so that our younger readers might get some content as well. Therefore the challenge was set and this post had to be made, this post is built a little differently in that the age groups per show will vary, for the most part the shows are directed towards teens, early and late, but there is one show I couldn't help but talk about first, it's a show geared from toddlers all the way to 4-5 year old if not even older, thus let us begin.

   Yo Gabba Gabba

   There are many ways to describe this show, weird, confusing, bizarre or as it is most commonly known, crack for babies. For some reason babies love this show, but not only babies but children of a variation of ages loves this show, DJ Lance Rock the host of this show has actually been invited to concerts put on by older audiences, so even some adults love the show, it makes no sense....or at least it did until I watched the show and loved it as well. I was visiting some friends recently and they have a two year old who is obsessed with this show, they informed me that she has loved the show since she was younger, so this wasn't a fad but a legit love, which is different with kids, specially now-a-days where people grow bored of things so easily. Anyway, give "Yo Gabba Gabba" a chance and you'll come to love it, it'll be strange, but seeing your kid happy will affect you into liking the show as well, maybe that's the X factor.

     Level Up

    This is the next step up on our show evolution. "Level Up" is this generation's "Power Rangers", just by looking at the synopsis of the shows placed side by side you'll notice the similarities. The show is obviously for this generation in that it's referring to "gamers" and the "internet", hitting on two of the strongest interests of everyone who is getting older in today's generation. The show is silly and cheesy, it doesn't have anything too violent and no cursing is involved in the production of this picture, so it is a good old live-action TV show about High School students saving the world from monsters, "Power Rangers" much?

     The Neighbors (ABC)

   This show has not come out yet, so this might be weird in that you're thinking we should be reviewing shows that are already out, well I cheat, this is a preview of a decent looking show that will be coming out on ABC this fall. The show follows a family who is basically your normal human family but who have neighbors who are aliens. Yes, this is the plot of many children's alien movies and thus this show fit this list for best upcoming show geared towards a younger audience. The true reason behind talking about this show is this show's director Chris Koch (Modern Family, Scrubs, My Name is Earl) and the writer Dan Fogelman (Crazy, Stupid, Love, Tangled, Cars 2), both of which are brilliant and have not disappointed before, so keep a close eye on this show, it looks like it's going to be a good one.

     Regular Show

    When you reach your early teens you are introduced to the glorious world of Cartoon Network, from the older shows they have to the newer ones, Cartoon Network will become a go to channel for sure. Besides the infatuation you'll begin to have with "Adult Swim" which will consume part of your life even in your college undergrad years, there are shows within Cartoon Network that are obviously not your normal "teen shows", "Regular Show" is one of these shows. There really isn't any description I could give to summarize this show, it's a tale of two best friends getting in trouble in the world, that's the best anyone can do really. The downside to this show is that most episodes are hit or miss, so be ready for that, the ducklings episode is the best one in my humble opinion, but anyway, check it out.

   Adventure Time

    It boggles my mind how some people think this show is a kids show, this is by far one of the most bizarre yet entertaining shows on TV, but it does host a plethora of adult material throughout the show, it's well hidden mind you but if you are familiar with the references then it all comes together and this show takes on a new light. The best description for this show is that this is the "Yo Gabba Gabba" for young adults, it's the weird show that everyone loves without really knowing why they love it but still loving every second of it. This is most definitely a hate it or love it show though, there is no middle ground, I'm sure that there is an exception out there but I've never heard someone say "oh I kind of like that show", its always been either love or hate directed at the show, anyway, you should give it a shot and decide for yourselves.

   And there you have it, 4 awesome shows you can watch and 1 you can look forward to. On Friday I'll be reviewing "People Like Us", but check back with us on Sunday where you'll find the review of "Ted" and "Magic Mike", it's only fair to do them both at once.

 Love from your humble blogger,