Well I didn't exactly keep my promise of posting on here over the summer. Sorry about that! I'll start my run down of events with a post bringing you some of the great TV shows I have managed to sample this summer....
First up, and a very good place to start (for a mixed up soul like myself) as it is about to enter into its 5th and final season, is Fringe. I am not a fan of the sci-fi genre generally but this program had me hooked from the first episode I saw. Admittedly the first episode I saw was 209, an episode called "Snakehead" and by far one of the best of the series, however returning to where it all began to watch from start to finish did not disappoint.
Fringe has many twists and turns in the plot and each season carries a story arc with each episode blended really well. Its very easy viewing and the extremely well written.
Here is the Fox TV (US) Trailer from Season 1:
Suits - USA Network & Dave in the UK
Suits is a legal drama/comedy created by Aaron Korsh (writer on Everybody Loves Raymond, Just Shoot Me!). Although you do find yourself amused by some of the storylines and anecdotes it isn't a comedy in the belly laughing sense so don't expect a sitcom. That doesn't by any means take anything away from the series. It is incredibly well written, stars some amazing actors and generally leaves you wanting more and more and more.
The story centres around a guy named Mike who is considered a bit of a loser type. Despite having a eidetic memory he is wasting his life smoking and doing menial jobs for small bucks. That is until he happens upon Harvey Spector (who I want to marry by the way...), a big time NYC lawyer.
I think the trailer doesn't quite sell the show as much as it should/could but then maybe they didn't want to give too much away...
White Collar - USA Network & Alibi in the UK
Neal Caffrey... swoon! Matt Bomer aside, White Collar is a great program. Based around the central characters of aforementioned Neal Caffrey, a art thief, forger and super sleek con man, and Peter Burke, FBI agent. The first season starts with Neal in jail as a result of being caught by Agent Burke only for him to escape and so begins the tale...
The series isn't offensive (i.e. not much sex, drugs and rock and roll or violence) but the story lines (as written by Jeff Eastin) are fast paced and well thought out.
I could only find a promo for the second season so be aware of any spoilers before watching:
Franklin & Bash - TNT and Channel 4 in the UK
A legal drama comedy but definitely more comedy than drama, so the anti suits if you will. F&B is well worth watching however so not completely out of the realm of suits.
TNT released a catch up promo after the first season of F&B which I'm posting here, it may give away a few spoilers but you won't really be watching F&B for the arc's throughout the season so it shouldn't be too much of an issue...
Enjoy!
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