I love summer television. It's the only time of year that I religiously watch tv during the week. Granted, I have more time in the summer to watch but that is beside the point. Why can't the basic networks get on board this year-round programming trend that the cable networks use to such excellent ends?
This summer I am super-excited about the following shows: Ice Road Truckers on History, HawthoRNe on TNT, Leverage on TNT, Burn Notice on USA, and Eureka! on Syfy. These are all fun, smart shows with excellent casts. Of the five, HawthoRNe is probably the weakest but I love Jada Pinkett Smith - have loved her for years - and think the show will grow into its own. Each is an ensemble show and that's what makes them all work. Even Truckers has a set of folks worth tuning in for and three of the five are brand new this year.
Although the summer season is almost over - Burn Notice ended last night and Truckers is only on for a few more weeks - both Leverage and Eureka! have only just begun. If you haven't checked them out yet, do so. You can catch back episodes on Hulu or the network's own site. They are clever shows that deserve an audience.
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I know you don't get HBO, but True Blood's second season has been freaking great. It's about halfway through. Definitely catch it on DVD someday (season 1 is out now).
Also--and this is on basic cable--the 3rd season of Mad Men starts next Sunday. A truly amazingly developed show, from the acting to the costumes and set design. Plus Jon Hamm is pretty hot. :-) The first two seasons were fantastic so I have no doubt that the next will be good too.
I agree with you that the networks are missing out on summer television. I have much more time to watch in the summer, but so far I've used most of my evenings to catch up on all the episodes of Pushing Daisies, No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, and Kings that I had saved up.
I have True Blood on my list. I have just finished Season 3 of Bones (what an ending!) and am moving on to Dollhouse in the hopes of catching up before the new season starts (if there will be a new season). I think Mad Men will be one of those shows I eventually catch. Plus I want to start watching Burning Bad (is that the right name?). I love Netflix for television more than movies right now.
One week until the new season of Top Gear!
It's Breaking Bad - and it's totally awesome. Bryan Cranston is incredible.
I watch Burn Notice. A very smart show.
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