New TV shows - anybody watch?

12 years ago

Did anyone watch some of the new TV shows? If so, what did you think?

I liked "A Person of Interest". I'm a big fan of Jim Caviezel.

My feelings are mixed about "Prime Suspect", staring Mario Bello. I really enjoy police dramas, and I like her, but the attitude of the men who work with her is so unbelievably out-of-date! They are ALL sexist jerks!

"Revenge" and "Ringer" are more interesting than I thought they'd be.

If you watched any of these shows, what did YOU think?

Ellen

PS. Really looking forward to the start of "The Good Wife", on tonight.

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wanda_va
12 years ago
I liked "A Person of Interest", "Ringer", and "A Gifted Man". I was not impressed with "Prime Suspect", "Unforgettable", "Charlie's Angels" or "Playboy Club".

I'm glad many of the good old shows are back (i.e., CSI shows, Mentalist, Body of Proof, etc.), but not happy that Human Target was cancelled. That was one of the best shows on TV.
nelles_gw
Original Author
12 years ago
Wanda, I liked "Human Target", too, and was disappointed to see it cancelled. The guy who was the lead is now on "Harry's Law".

Didn't watch "A Gifted Man", "Charlie's Angels", or "Playboy Club".

I did watch "C.S.I." with Ted Danson, after not watching since Grissom left. Like you, I also really enjoy "Body of Proof", and "The Mentalist".
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glenda_al
12 years ago
Had Revenge saved on my dvr and watched it. Kinda hard to understand, particularly when "Amanda" was getting out of prison and black hair, etc.

Will someone enlighten me on that?
nelles_gw
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12 years ago
Glenda, I didn't get it either. When she was being released, the guard said she was "emancipated", which I took to mean she was 18. But I don't have a clue as to WHY she was in prison.

I'm guessing (hoping) we'll get more of the back-story as the season goes on.
lynn_d
12 years ago
We liked Prime Suspect too, I wasn't sure about it at first but liked it. Another we liked is Unforgettable with Poppy Montgomery, really good!
sheilajoyce_gw
12 years ago
I recorded but could not make myself watch Playboy Club and 2 Broke Girls, or whatever it is called. Erased them about halfway through the shows. Saw a little of Prime Suspect and will try to catch it again. Missed A Gifted Man and will try to catch it next week too.
mare_wbpa
12 years ago
I liked A Gifted Man and Prime Suspect. I'm a sucker for the underdog, and Maria Bello"s character gave me that vibe in the beginning of the show. Later on, not so much, I enjoyed how she came out on top. I think they'll find more hurdles for her.
minnie_tx
12 years ago
I didn't plan and watching any of them but did miss seeing A person of Interest have to catch the next episode
joan_mn
12 years ago
I liked Prime Suspect and Person of Interest.
Lily316
12 years ago
I'm still mad they took off Brothers and Sisters and repleted it with Pan AM.
iowagirl2006
12 years ago
Loved Prime Suspect. I have killed the timer on Law & Order SVU. That one needs to go.

Revenge was OK - but I don't see it going anywhere.

A Person of Interest has potential.

Whitney - ugh! Deleted that timer.

Caught the tail end of PanAm - not really interested in that one.
forhgtv
12 years ago
I liked "A Gifted Man." "Person of Interest" was interesting enough that I'll watch another episode before adding or deleting it from my DVR list. I deleted "Ringer" at the first commercial break. "Prime Suspect" is too something-I-don't-know-what for me. I thought the acting was good, but I didn't enjoy watching it. I haven't had a chance to watch "Pan Am" yet. "Unforgettable" was forgettable. Since I limit my television viewing, a show really has to resonate with me to stay on my DVR list.
linda_in_iowa
12 years ago
I am happy "The Good Wife" is back. I also watched "Pam Am" and enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
paula_pa
12 years ago
I loved "PanAm" so I'm sure it won't last long. I've never forgiven ABC for pulling Tim Daly's "Eyes" after just a few episodes. I've barely watched that network since but I got sucked in last night and I'm sure they'll break my heart again.
Kathsgrdn
12 years ago
I watched "Revenge" last week, thought it was ok. I'll probably watch it again. I have it DVR'd.

Haven't really seen anything else that's interesting.
vannie
12 years ago
There was so much hype about "Revenge" that I was a little disappointed, but will give it another try. Also didn't get it about the "Amanda" line. They'll have to explain that b/c I don't watch shows that are so unreal--just thought that shouldn't have been thrown in like it was. Thought Pan Am had too many story lines going at the same time.
sleeperblues
12 years ago
I liked Revenge. Thought it was fluff but I'll try it again. Watched Unforgettable. If I don't forget, I might watch it again. (That was a bad joke).
FlamingO in AR
12 years ago
I liked Pan Am last night- the whole show is fun with the cars, the clothes, the fashion/style, etc. And the story line and actors were good, too.

Felt sorry for the wife of the cheating guy, then I felt sorry for the stewardess, too. What a jerk he was.
oldgardener_2009
12 years ago
I liked Ted Danson in CSI, so I'll start watching that again now.

I got tired of Revenge while just watching a preview of it, just couldn't get interested in it.
forhgtv
12 years ago
After reading a number of positive reviews by viewers for "The Playboy Club," I watched it online. I have to say that I enjoyed its film noir quality. I think if you watch it as an action drama with no pretensions of realism, you might like it. I've never seen "Mad Men," so I cannot speak to the criticism that "The Playboy Club" is jumping onto "Mad Men's" nostalgic coattails. To me, it was somewhat like reading a Raymond Chandler novel.
teresava
12 years ago
Glad to hear Body of Proof is back-Like that one.

I have Revenge DVRd but I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. Can't say I am thrilled to watch it and sounds like most of you weren't either. Frankly, I don't need any more new shows to get into!

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Watched 2 Broke girls-seemed okay, funny but wonder if it will last. DH's Monday night football won out this Monday so I just missed it. Saw a little of Whitney...again, okay, not sure it will last. Not sure I even want it too.

The Office and Parks and Rec are also waiting in the DVR. How did I live before that???
susanjf_gw
12 years ago
nelles...since the series is based on prime suspect, with helen murrin(shown on pbs), they may have taken a few "snips" here and there...they changed the last names and as you saw, it's really not as elegant as the original...but that "jane" had to fight for her place, too...

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