Here are some new shows that I'm checking out.
Fear the Walking Dead (Sunday 9PM AMC)
The short six-run season is just about over. Despite its not-so-original title, I've enjoyed the first five episodes. This story shows us the beginning of the zombie apocalypse, a time when people are starting to figure out what's going on.
The first episode was a little slow, but the second and subsequent shows got a lot better.
It's a different kind of scary, mainly because the characters don't know how zombies work. None of them read Max Brooks' books, I guess.
The only disappointment I have is that the writers decided to skip a week, so I feel like I missed out on some of the action that attracted me to the show.
But hey. The season finale is this coming Sunday, and it looks like it could be fun.
The pilot episode is available for free on www.amc.com, and all episodes will come to Hulu sometime next year.
Minority Report (Monday 9PM FOX)
It's another one of those "I loved the movie" situations. Two episodes in, I'm impressed with the eye-candy (and yeah ... I'm talking about the special effects). The story is okay, but a little forced. Why didn't Dash do what he does earlier? Why is his brother so available and unavailable at the same time? And why is he a jerk?
The title is super-unoriginal. At least put in a subtitle. How about: "Minority Report: They're All Grown Up"?
I still had fun watching. It has potential.
The Muppets (Tuesday 8PM ABC)
My kids don't understand why I love the Muppets so much. They're just so ... so .... aaaaahhhaahhhahh! Wocka wocka!
I still haven't seen any episodes, but they're waiting on my DVR. I hear that Kermit gets a new girlfriend, and the format of the show is similar to "The Office." I also hear that the show is a little "adult" -- whatever that means. I'll watch an episode before I inflict it on my kids.
Update 10/13/2015: Okay, I saw two episodes, and I'm not sure if it works. Most of the dirty jokes are funny, but ... IT'S THE MUPPETS! I think it misses the point.
Heroes Reborn (Thursday 8PM NBC)
I'm one of those who stuck with the original series through the bitter end. I can't remember what happened in that last season other than some circus thingy, and how the first season was the best, but I'm ready for more.
The pilot episode was decent. Zach Levi plays a bad guy, but we all know he's going to turn good -- right? And it's so cute how he's all serious.
The show opens with a disaster, which I'm sure will be explained by the end of the season. And what's the deal with the black-hole-meets-aurora thingy?
I'm hoping for a fun first season back.
Shows that look good, but I passed due to time:
Limitless (Tuesday 10PM CBS)
Quantico (Sunday 10PM ABC)
Ongoing shows I'm still watching:
Continuum (Friday 11PM Syfy): The time travel mechanics have gone to plaid, but it's still interesting. It's in its last season, and it's still a lot better than the 5th season of Andromeda (which I couldn't finish).
Doctor Who (Saturday 9PM BBC America): Man that was one killer opening. What comes next?
The Simpsons (Sunday 8PM FOX): Ever faithful. Though I'm concerned with some of the directions they may go this year. (Note: the new Minority Report show predicts a 75th season of the Simpsons!)
The Last Man on Earth (Sunday 9:30PM FOX): The show got better toward the end of the first season. I want to see Phil get back at Phil #2.
Haven (Thursday 10PM Syfy -- starts back October 8): It's the last half of the last season, and I just got to see how it ends, even though by this point it seems like whatever the writers want to do.
The Walking Dead (Sunday 10PM AMC -- starts back October 11): Rick is totally awesome. What more can I say?
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