Only one more day to go, here’s my roundup of the shows I checked out on Sunday.
Amazing Race: Season 19 – There’s really absolutely nothing new here. This is the only unscripted series I even attempt to watch, and it’s starting to wear on me as well. Over the years there has been a subtle shift in the way the program is cut together. They now devote far less time to covering the challenges and more time to the “drama” within each team. As a result, it’s becoming more and more like every other unscripted series – just a lot of people arguing, and not even in a particularly entertaining way. I might stick it out through this season, but it’s definitely on the bubble.
Verdict: Skip it
Pan Am: ABC’s attempt to create a Mad Men for broadcast. The first thing I noticed was that the whole thing feels cheap. There are a lot of nice period details, but they feel slapped together, rather than organic. This isn’t helped by the fact that the dialogue is stiff and the plotting glacial. The worst offense, however, is the spy storyline. It is painfully obvious that this was added late in development as a way to appeal to a wider audience and create story possibilities. Instead of accomplishing that goal, it merely feels forced, completely out of place, and, in the pilot at least, is not even a compelling spy story. This is a show that I want to like, so I will give it another shot, but my expectations are now extremely low.
Verdict: Try it for 6
Boardwalk Empire: Season 2 – Easily one of the best shows on TV, this season premiere didn’t disappoint. Picking up right where the last season ended, this was a great hour. It’ll be a little difficult for new viewers to pick up in the middle due to the large cast and dense plotting, but it’s absolutely worth the effort. This is a show you should be watching.
Verdict: Watch it
Only one more day left in this series. I’ll be back tomorrow with my opinion on the premiere of Terra Nova.
Sleep well,
DTE
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