[The Amazing Race]
04 December 2007
02 December 2007
A look at Canterbury's Law and New Amsterdam
I need some cheering up today...so it was a mistake to try and watch Canterbury's Law and New Amsterdam for the first time. Because judging the merits of these series based on my drabby mood, I'd soon stop watching the episodes and won't even bother taking a second look.
These shows are mid-season replacements and will air during the first quarter of 2008.
Canterbury's Law stars Julianna Margulies (of ER). She plays Elizabeth Canterbury, a tough lady lawyer who defends those "wrongfully accused" while dealing with the tragic loss of her child, a boy who has gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Canterbury is the type of woman who has to prove herself in a man's world,by sometimes acting and behaving like them --- she's short-tempered, she's competitive, she's strategic, and she has an affair. This behavior, this rebellious streak, seems to have stem from the loss of her son. But it just doesn't quite mesh well in the story. The pilot episode, with Canterbury defending a sex offender who has murdered an 11-year old boy, has a classic confession scene. Whether that is an attempt to make this series compelling, didn't work for me because Margulies as Canterbury wasn't that effective. What I like about the show? Just Ben Shenkman.
New Amsterdam, originally scheduled to air last October, has been pushed to a February 2008 airing. John Amsterdam is immortal, he's about 400 years old. He has seen New Amsterdam (now New York City) change, and has pictures too prove it. How he survived this long is because of a gift (or a curse?) granted to him by a woman he has saved from death. The only way John can finally rest is if he meets his true love. Meantime, he conveniently works as a police detective (of course, this is New York). Everything about this series is like a poor copy of Highlander (90's TV Series) or Moonlight (currently airing in CBS) or this. Oh, there's a horse chase in the pilot episode, whoopee. :P And also early on, viewers will learn who his true love is. But of course, there wouldn't be any story if John learns of her identity right away.
Are there no new comedies airing soon? I need a laugh. :(
[Canterbury's Law], [New Amsterdam]
These shows are mid-season replacements and will air during the first quarter of 2008.
Canterbury's Law stars Julianna Margulies (of ER). She plays Elizabeth Canterbury, a tough lady lawyer who defends those "wrongfully accused" while dealing with the tragic loss of her child, a boy who has gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Canterbury is the type of woman who has to prove herself in a man's world,by sometimes acting and behaving like them --- she's short-tempered, she's competitive, she's strategic, and she has an affair. This behavior, this rebellious streak, seems to have stem from the loss of her son. But it just doesn't quite mesh well in the story. The pilot episode, with Canterbury defending a sex offender who has murdered an 11-year old boy, has a classic confession scene. Whether that is an attempt to make this series compelling, didn't work for me because Margulies as Canterbury wasn't that effective. What I like about the show? Just Ben Shenkman.
New Amsterdam, originally scheduled to air last October, has been pushed to a February 2008 airing. John Amsterdam is immortal, he's about 400 years old. He has seen New Amsterdam (now New York City) change, and has pictures too prove it. How he survived this long is because of a gift (or a curse?) granted to him by a woman he has saved from death. The only way John can finally rest is if he meets his true love. Meantime, he conveniently works as a police detective (of course, this is New York). Everything about this series is like a poor copy of Highlander (90's TV Series) or Moonlight (currently airing in CBS) or this. Oh, there's a horse chase in the pilot episode, whoopee. :P And also early on, viewers will learn who his true love is. But of course, there wouldn't be any story if John learns of her identity right away.Are there no new comedies airing soon? I need a laugh. :(
[Canterbury's Law], [New Amsterdam]
01 December 2007
NBC's Line Up in January
Strike update first: Talks between the writers and the studios last Monday, Nov. 26, failed to meet an agreement. The offer given to the writers has been refused by WGA members. There will be another round of talks this Monday. But I've lost hope that this strike will be over by December. :( They just can't agree!!
So, as the episodes of our favorite shows are dwindling down, programming changes are inevitable. Come January, here's the line-up from NBC....and it mostly consist of freakin' Reality TV! >:(
American Gladiators - Mondays
The Biggest Loser - Tuesdays
1 vs. 100 - Fridays
Celebrity Apprentice is taking over The Office's time slot. :( I'm already experiencing withdrawals from The Office. Been watching Season 1 episodes and I've even been hooked on the The Office computer game via MSN!
So, as the episodes of our favorite shows are dwindling down, programming changes are inevitable. Come January, here's the line-up from NBC....and it mostly consist of freakin' Reality TV! >:(
American Gladiators - Mondays
- Celebrating the everyday, true American heroes -- weekend warriors who excel and take pride in their physical fitness -- contestants will go up against the show's gladiators, charismatic and eclectic warriors -- in the ultimate David & Goliath battle
The Biggest Loser - Tuesdays
- The fifth cycle of "The Biggest Loser" will feature an all-new twist that will heighten the emotion and tension in the competition. For the first time ever in the history of the show, the excitement will double - it's couples!
1 vs. 100 - Fridays
- Season two of NBC's popular game show "1 vs 100," hosted by comedian Bob Saget ("America's Funniest Home Videos," "Full House"), will kick-off with its biggest game yet -- a themed "Battle of the Sexes" episode - where one women will compete against 100 men and one man vs. 100 women to determine who's the smarter sex?
"We're kicking off the New Year with a bang," said Plestis. "With the adrenaline rush of 'Gladiators,' a brand-new twist on 'Biggest Loser,' the first million dollar winner on '1 vs 100' and the wildest boardrooms ever seen on 'Celebrity Apprentice,' NBC has a lot of excitement in store for reality fans in 2008."
Celebrity Apprentice is taking over The Office's time slot. :( I'm already experiencing withdrawals from The Office. Been watching Season 1 episodes and I've even been hooked on the The Office computer game via MSN!
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