The Spectrum Monday, September 13 , 2010
FALL TV
PREVIEW
The Walking Dead
The Event
Network: NBC Air Date: Sept. 20 Time: 9 p.m., Monday
“The Event” seeks to replace the king of convoluted plotlines, “LOST,” and in its four minute and twenty second teaser, it appears as though it stands a good chance. A combination of terrorist attacks, mysterious disappearances and a secret CIA cover-up seek to alter the American way of life. Blair Underwood (“The New Adventures of Old Christine”) plays the president of the United States, who is struggling to understand the events unfolding around him. The teaser introduces the
Network: AMC Air Date: Oct. 31 Time: 10 p.m., Sunday
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leader of the terrorist group and the first confrontation between our president and the threat to our future. Though much of the plot is
thoughtfully concealed, “The Event” will bring at least some sort of intrigue to the Fall NBC lineup.
AMC’s upcoming series, “The Walking Dead,” is every horror fan’s blood-soaked dream. As one might have guessed, it’s a show devoted to the pop culture phenomenon of zombies. Based off the Image Comics series of the same name, “The Walking Dead” tells the story of Sheriff Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln, Strike Back). After awaking
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from a coma to a zombie filled world in a very 28 Days Lateresque fashion, Grimes sets off on a quest to discover the fate of his lost family. If the content of the show alone isn’t enough to hook you, then perhaps the minds behind the show will. Triple
threat Frank Darabont, director of The Shawshank Redemption, is writing, producing and directing the series. “The Walking Dead” rises from the grave this Halloween.
Sherlock
Boardwalk
Empire
Network: PBS Air Date: Oct. 24 Time: 9 p.m., Sunday
Network: HBO Air Date: Sept. 19 Time: 9 p.m., Sunday
It’s been three years since Tony Soprano left the tube. Terence Winter is back to supply HBO with more bloodhungry New Jersey gangsters, this time through the highly a nticipated “Boa rdwa lk Empire.” Academy Awardwinning director Martin Scorsese (Shutter Island ) helms the lens and Mr. Pink himself, Steve Buscemi, takes the lead role. The show begins on the day prohibition is officially enacted, giving an in-depth look at a time that TV shows have rarely explored. Buscemi
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plays Nucky Thompson, who walks the thin line between bootlegger and politician. “Boardwalk Empire” will be one of the best new shows of the fall. Not only does Scorsese direct the show, but it will air on HBO, which has a flair for setting the standard high.
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30 Rock
Network: NBC Air Date: Sept. 23 Time: 8:30 p.m., Thursday
Back for its fifth season, the hilarious writing and spectacular acting make “30 Rock” one show you don’t want to miss – especially for the incredible on screen chemistry between Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin.
Network: FX Air Date: Sept. 8 Time: 10 p.m., Wednesday
With detective shows crowding the TV set, some may be wary of adding FX’s latest venture, “Terriers,” to their list. Yet, this show comes from the men who brought you Oceans Eleven and “The Shield,” providing you with
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Big Bang Theory
Network: CBS Air Date: Sept. 23 Time: 8 p.m., Thursday
The mildly nerdy crew of “Big Bang Theory” is back with witty banter, shaky relationships and an actual human girlfriend for Sheldon (Jim Parsons).
a reason to give these PI’s a chance Donal Logue (“Grounded for Life”) plays Hank Dolworth, an ex-cop who pairs up with an ex-thief Britt Pollack, played by Michael RaymondJames’ (“True Blood”), to form a private investigator business ran out of their pick up tuck. Promising an interesting mix of comedy and drama, this show will be about more than just a buddy-cop remix.
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Bones
PBS revitalizes the legendary sleuth in its 21st-century interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s greatest work, Sherlock Holmes. The show looks like a combination of “CSI” and “House,” with a dash of testosterone thrown in for good measure. Benedict Cumberbatch (Third Star) takes on the challenging role of Sherlock Holmes, while Martin Freeman (Swinging with the Finkels) plays second fiddle as the good Dr. Watson. Freeman, better known for his role in Hot Fuzz and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, shows promise to bring an
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Dexter
Network: FOX Air Date: Sept. 23 Time: 8 p.m., Thursday
Network: Showtime Air Date: Sept. 26 Time: 9 p.m., Sunday
At the close of season five, the Jeffersonian team broke up and scattered across the globe. Now it’s time to find out what will bring them back together.
Everybody’s favorite mass murderer returns for another season. This time around, Dexter’s (Michael C. Hall) conscience starts to catch up with him.
Network: FOX Air Date: Sept. 21 Time: 8 p.m., Tuesday
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edgier feel to the historically conservative Dr. John Watson. Due to the fact that no sober college student watches Masterpiece Theatre, kudos to the first person who can make into a drinking game.
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Fringe
Network: FOX Air Date: Sept. 23 Time: 9 p.m., Thursday
Season three of Fringe will be packed with more ridiculous theories, mad-science experiments and reanimation than Mary Shelley can shake a stick at.
Eastbound and Down
Glee
“Gleeks” eagerly await the premier of the second season, with hints at catchy renditions of such songs as “Empire State of Mind” and “Telephone” heightening the anticipation. A new football coach, played by Dot Jones, and guest star John Stamos make this new season a can’t-miss as fans watch New Directions make a last charge for nationals.
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Air Date: Sept. 26 Network: HBO Time: 10:30 p.m., Sunday
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The beer guzzling, K-Swiss-wearing, washed-up major league baseball pitcher is back and supplying some heat south of the border. Hopefully Ashley Schaeffer has a car dealership in Mexico so he can continue to harass Kenny Powers in the most hilarious ways possible: “Everyone’s a winner!”