Spacehamster’s Blog

Ironically, just about all of my favourite TV shows are overseas imports that I bought (or borrowed) as DVD boxsets. They’re not necessarily high-quality, but they entertain me, and occasionally make me think.
I’ve sampled several new shows this year. Kyle XY (too WB-teenagey for me), Chuck (not as clever as it thinks it is), and Bionic Woman (too generic, but Katee Sackhoff and the lead are great).

Pushing Daisies:Of those, Pushing Daisies is definitely my favourite. It’s a story about Ned, a Piemaker who can revive the dead by touching them. The only caveat? If he revives them for more than 60 seconds, something else will die. It could’ve been grim and gritty, but is delivered with great whimsy and charm. The constant nararation can be grating , and the cutesy delivery might drive some potential viewers up the wall. But the script and performance save this show for me. If you’re sick and tired of “grim and gritty”, this romantic show’ll be a breath of fresh air. I’d watch it for Kristin Chenowith alone.

The West Wing: Yes, several months later and I’m still watching this show. I miss Aaron Sorkin on TV. Why did the networks have to drive this man off the air?

Stargate: The spiritual successor to Star Wars. Fun and entertaining, but isn’t afraid to poke fun at itself. The cast of the original show is exceptionally strong. The spin-off (Atlantis) doesn’t really takeoff until the 2nd Season. The 4th Season of Atlantis is thus far panning out to be the best yet.

Eureka: This show didn’t click with me until midway through the 2nd season. Now that I’m onboard with the characters and the humor, I’m really enjoying this show.

The Sarah Jane Adventures: Most Children’s TV is written down to kids. This one definitely isn’t. In addition to having above-average special effects for a “Kids” TV show, it also has some strong characters from Elisabeth Sladen and her young co-stars. If you want to keep your kids happy for an afternoon, this is recommended.