So, the tv gods in Hollywood and New York have blessed us with another season of fall tv. How have they fared so far? Well, I’m going to post some thoughts on my favorite shows and you can tell me where i’m right or wrong and talk about your fave shows in the comments.
Heroes
I’m not sure where I stand on these epic two hour season premieres. Lost does them too and I guess i’m grateful for the extra episode, but it would be nice if they actually took advantage of the extra time and made one really big episode with its own story arcs instead of squishing two normal episodes together. Anyway, I thought it was pretty good. The new bad guys they added (Hiro’s speedster and level 5’s baddies) are just what we needed for a chapter named Villains, and i have a feeling they won’t be the only baddies this season. Nikki seems to have split once again and i think every alter ego has a different power as seen by her Sub-Zero’esque fatality. Suresh’s super powers in a needle thing was pretty cool, but it seems like they just gave him spiderman’s powers. Then we find out later that he might be turning into a real spider! Is his formula the way Ando got powers? Also, how did Ando kill Hiro when Hiro could just stop time before he got Hadukened? I want to see what Micah and his cousin are up to and am wondering where this whole Parkman in Africa thing is going. The writers have stated that they learned from their season two mistakes and will keep up the pace we all loved from the first season so i’m eagerly awaiting the next episode. One thing I really didn’t like is that the whole messenger from the dystopian future going back in time to save the world is getting kind of old.
The Office
The Office premier was pretty good too. Not outstanding, but plenty of laugh out loud moments. When Holly finds out Kevin isn’t retarded, i couldn’t stop laughing. I only wish Dwight was there to see one of his pranks actually work. Speaking of Dwight, i’m surprised Phyllis didn’t sue him for “dropping her off” five miles from the office. The whole Dwight/Angela thing is getting pretty interesting. I wonder where this will go and if the whole secret relationship thing will last all season. I love how Phyllis caught them and used the opportunity to take the lead of the party planning committee. For some reason, the party planning committee scenes are always hilarious. Pam going to college is a nice change and it’s good to see her actually doing it after talking about it so long. The interview of her on the laptop sitting in the chair was so cute. Also, who saw Ryan coming back to be the new receptionist? While completely unrealistic, it definitely has potential for some laughs and i love how Micheal still idolizes him. Like Larry on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Micheal is best during the many uncomfortable, cringe-inducing scenes he always puts himself in. I was almost disappointed when it didn’t seem like their was going to be a scene like that in the premiere (the fat suit meeting was surprisingly tame), but when Micheal bought those concert tickets and tore them up, he had me in stitches.
Check back soon for pt.2 where i’ll discuss Entourage and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
