I didn't originally list "TV Watching" as an alternative to my hockey fandom but now that the NHL lockout is official, I will turn to more traditional methods of entertainment. The fall seems ripe with some good TV, and here's my take on the weekly calendar of what to watch.
Hell on Wheels--Sundays, 9pm, AMC
The main character resembles Henrik Lundqvist of the NY Rangers. That's enough for me. If that's not enough for you, Hell on Wheels takes place amidst the drama of a post-civil war United States and is all about building the big old railroad. I'm not sure I made this clear, but it also features a very, very attractive male star...
Revenge--Sundays, 9pm, ABC (Premieres September 30)
Yes, I realize I've listed two options for the same time slot. So either DVR one or decide that you're going to give into your inner desire for soap opera-esque drama with complicated webs of high-society betrayal, secrets, lies and of course, revenge. Revenge has it all and then some.
Major Crimes--Mondays, 9pm, TNT
This one is a bit of a disappointment but I can't pull myself away yet. As the spinoff to an all-time favorite show, The Closer, Major Crimes is inconsistent at best, but the main characters we came to know and love continue to play big roles that will keep me tuning in a bit longer.
Revolution--Mondays, 10pm, NBC
This is curious. Created by the producer of Lost, Revolution takes place in a post-apocalyptic United States after something mysteriously wipes out electronics--no more machines, electricity, internet, cars, coffee makers (!!) etc. It opens with a brief scene showing the moment it all goes down and then fast forwards 15 years where we're introduced to the new reality. It shows promise and we'll see where it goes, but I wanted a little more examination of how this new world works.
New Girl--Tuesdays, 8pm, Fox (Premieres September 25)
It really surprised me that I liked this show so much when it debuted last year. Featuring Zooey Deschanel and an odd assortment of characters, the sitcom chronicles the life of a recently-dumped thirty-something girl who moves into a loft with 3 dudes. It may just be my strange sense of humor, but I really think this is one of the funniest shows out there.
Justified--Tuesdays, 10pm, FX (Premieres January 17---ughhhhh)
Love Timothy Olyphant, just love him. We became acquainted when Simon and I were Netflixing Deadwood, another great "wild west" drama that ended too soon for my liking. But Justified is excellent, if at times slightly complicated to follow. Olyphant plays a US Marshall who grew up in the southern stix and now mans the area, dealing with former high-school buddies entangled in crime and family-members who, unlike Timmy, chose a different path.
The Office--Thursdays, 9pm, NBC (Premieres September 20)
Classic, still funny, and in its last season. Get it while you can!
Glee--Thursdays, 9pm, Fox
I hesitate to even include this one. I feel as though I may be over it, but this Thursday's episode features the music of my all-time favorite pop star, Britney Spears. If that's not enough to sell you on it, gee, maybe unlike me, you actually have brain cells.
Happy coach potato-ing to you and yours!!
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