Vampire Diaries:
Vampire Diaries actually began this past week but I did not watch. I am however about half way through season 1 on DVD. I bought the set due to great word of mouth and Ian Somerhalder. I am loving it due to great storytelling, great pacing and Steven R. McQueen (Steve's grandson). If you turn away from all things Vampire you should give this show a try. It is on the WB so it is not 'True Blood' but it is still sexy, disturbing and addictive.
Glee:
Other Asian! YUM!
My only complaint, why when 'Brittany' and 'Santana' have become series regulars does Mike Chang (Harry Shum Jr) remain not???
Brothers & Sisters:
If a show ever needed a time warp jump it is 'Brothers & Sisters'. Always one of my favorite shows, last season was down right depressing (except for Gilles Marini whose 'stunt' casting actually paid off). I for one will not miss Rob Lowe. Initially he was a great addition, but you could recently clearly see, that with the exception of his scenes with Matthew Rhys, he had little to no interest in being part of an ensemble show. I wish the writers had sent Luke Macfarlane off with him. I know most fans love 'Scotty' but I think the writers have sacrificed 'Kevin' due to the positive audience reaction to 'Scotty'. 'Kevin', once one of the shows best characters is, with 'Scotty', written as a selfish whiny bore. It is time for Matthew Rhys to have the restriction of a husband lifted from his character. It is also looking like this could be the shows last year. I am hoping the limited episode number means they are cutting costs to help keep the show, not cut it lose. So few family dramas like Brothers & Sisters survive, I would hate to lose this one too soon.
Grey's Anatomy:
I look forward to the September 23 season premiere of 'Grey's Anatomy' with trepidation. I love the show but hated the season 6 finale. Over the top, manipulative and sensational are the words that came to mind when I watched. This show, so well well written, so well acted has a reputation of being an over the top soap, but I always felt the writing and acting (especially by Pompeo, Chambers and Oh) kept it real. The season finale told critics the show is indeed what they have been calling it. Hopefully series creator and writer Shonda Rhimes will ground the show again in character driven drama without going for 'sweeps stunts' whenever she gets the chance.
