Telefizzled w.3

Don’t read me. Scroll down and look at the photos in the previous post (and those it links to). I’d much prefer that than you reading about what I think about some stupid shows on the telly.

Now that I have you super happy excited to read this…

Chuck: I’m certain now that this is my favorite show on television right now. It used to be The Office, but now it is this. Oh, and before you comment out in all caps it should be Lost, it ain’t on right now! (But Lost would be that if it were.) Back on Chuck, I just enjoy it. I don’t know if it is because I identify with the geek-cool in Chuck, although I don’t pull off the same kinda cool he does, or that we have the same shoes, but I like this character and I especially like his faux girlfriend… okay, let’s not devolve this week shall we? I think I just wish my life were suddenly as exciting as Chuck’s got… yeah, that’s it. As for this episode, old man John Larroquette was quite good. I was mostly expecting a lot of suck out of him, but he pulled off the smarmy ex-spy quite well indeed. Looking forward to seeing how the return of Bryce throws a monkey wrench in the Chuck/Sarah gig.

Big Bang: I finally remembered the hottie blonde’s name… it is Penny! Yes, now I can write that instead of the other. Anyway, at some point, the writer’s of this show realized that the best comedy on the show is between Sheldon and Penny and not between the nerd herd. This epsiode continues that trend to new heights as Penny becomes a gaming addict. Her devolution throughout the episode was well done, right up to her realization at the end. If I go with ranks, this might be my third favorite show on right now.

HIMYM: Another middling stinker? I think so. I am now certain that Stella doesn’t become the mother because Stella’s kid doesn’t look like one of the ones to which Saget is telling the story. I wish it were. I think Sarah Chalke is great and I hope she catches on something regular again once her run here is over. As for this episode, it was all about not wanting to live in Jersey. Meh, who cares.

Gary Unmarried: Still not cancelled. I did realize though, what is the long term goal of this show. It isn’t about anything that hasn’t been done before, right? Doesn’t seem to be about anything really. None of the characters are fleshed out and it isn’t that funny. Sure, a good joke or two each week, but nothing “new”. Therefore, after the three episode minimum tryout period, this show is axed. Not even two beautiful women can keep me watching this show. Two down for the year.

Smallville: They are starting to really dial up the Lois and Clark thing. I gotta believe they’ll be together to end the show, and really, why not? Didn’t really care about the alien princess looking for her mate story. Do wonder who “X” is and how they stole the big blue crystal. Based on the message, you’d think LeX, but that seems stupid.

The Office: I’m sorry, but the Meredith thing had its desired effect on me. I was disgusted. In fact, I already got a little sick when I had to look at that face anyway, but then to hear those things coming out of her mouth, yucky! Only good part of this episode was Jim tormenting Dwight with the stopwatch. Jim butchering all of Dwight’s favorite shows and movies while talking to Andy was awesome. Dwight’s wry smile to the camera after being busted by Jim for stealing 19 minutes and whatever seconds was excellent. Stallion!

Life on Mars: Thank gawd that corpse Lisa Bonet was only in the first episode, and for not much of it at all. I think the doctor stretched her face a little too tight. Is he in a coma dreaming all this? Maybe, but he does question that and wonders why all the details are so very rich and he’s too young to have really experienced any of it as a kid for it to be so detailed. Anyway, I liked this first episode, if only because it is just different than any other cop show out there right now. Old school is good. We’ll see how I feel in two more weeks.

The Hills: (Warning: Bad language ahead!) I watched two episodes the other night. Man, if you didn’t already think it, Spencer proved he is the biggest villain on television today. What a complete asshole. No one should talk to his future mother-in-law like he did. Actually, he’s a prick. Yeah, I typed that and I am leaving it. Anyone order that intervention kit yet? (Yes, I know this show isn’t real.)

My Own Worst Enemy and Eli Stone start up this week, so my slate will almost be complete. Only 30 Rock won’t have started, but for now, here’s the updated schedule:

  • Sunday: nothing
  • Monday: Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Chuck, Heroes, My Own Worst Enemy
  • Tuesday: Eli Stone
  • Wednesday: Gary Unmarried
  • Thursday: Smallville, The Office, 30 Rock, Life on Mars
  • Friday: nothing
  • Saturday: nothing