Posted September 19, 201311 yr I thought I'd at least attempt to watch every pilot this year and do a wee review of them all to come up with my official watch and ditch lists for Fall 2013. Just starting Sleepy Hollow now, my friend in Charleston saw it on Monday night and has been on at me constantly to watch it since then so I'm going in with high expectations. About 3mins in and I'm wondering how a Village can have a population of 144k. Cities in Scotland are smaller than that!
September 19, 201311 yr Author Silas says: PILOT OF THE YEAR Marvel's Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D. - ABC - Tuesday 8/7c (Channel 4 - Friday 8pm) Silas says: WATCH Blacklist, The - NBC - Monday 10/9c Sleepy Hollow - Fox - Monday 9/8c (Universal Channel - October 9th 9pm) Silas says: GIVE IT A TRY Back In The Game - ABC - Wednesday 8:30/7:30c Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Fox - Tuesday 8:30/7:30c (E4 - Some point) Mom - CBS - Monday 9:30/9:30c Silas says: AVOID Dads - Fox - Tuesday 8/7c --- (Shows are ordered alphabetically)
September 19, 201311 yr Well I've already as good as decided what I'm watching/not watching based on trailers but hopefully this will VINDICATE most of those decisions. Though I've already been turned on The Crazy Ones so who knows.
September 19, 201311 yr Oh good, someone who will check out "Dads" and "We Are Men" so I don't have to. :D
September 19, 201311 yr omg can't wait for you to waste 40 minutes of your life to watching that American Dad! spin-off called IRONSIDE. :D
September 19, 201311 yr Get onto Devious Maids. Me wants to know your thoughts :smoke: Erm except it's not a new show. Plus I believe it's shit and stuff too. Edited September 19, 201311 yr by Conderella
September 19, 201311 yr A YAY or NAY for Sleepy Hollow would be much appreciated as I've seen both good and bad reviews for it and I'm too lazy to make up my own mind. :D
September 19, 201311 yr Erm except it's not a new show. Plus I believe it's shit and stuff too. It's new as in like 14 weeks ago though. :heehee: And PLEASE. It's getting fabulous <3
September 19, 201311 yr Author Sleepy Hollow Monday, 9pm - Fox This came highly recommended from one of my best friends and I have to relay that recommendation. I am really not surprised at the rating this picked up on Monday, it is brilliant! The pilot really builds from a slowish start into a beautifully shot, well paced and gripping drama. This pilot ticks all the boxes! There's witchcraft, a few moments of light comedy, a nice shoot out and a murder or two. The series is loosely based on the story of Sleepy Hollow, one that I have been informed is, a tale taught to all American school children as it is one of the earliest examples of American Literature. It's about as classic as an american fable can get. I love the two leads, they are played brilliantly. Our cop is feisty, a little sarcastic and a little Mary Shannon. Our guest from the past is witty, dashing and intriguing. I really hope they leave it as a limited series as I would hate to see it dragged out over 22 episodes that will end up diluting the story. Once you've passed the setting the scene part of the pilot, the inevitable bit at the start of every single new show, the time will fly by! It's definitely made my weekly list and I'm already considering pre-ordering the DVD now... 9/10 Negatives: Slow to start Positives: Brilliant concept, beautifully shot, great leads, gripping and full of mystery and suspense.
September 19, 201311 yr Okay well after reading that I've just downloaded the first episode. I'm not great with slow starts but I'm sure I'll love it!
September 19, 201311 yr Author Dads Fox - Tuesday 8pm Just no. 2/10 (At 9mins and 35seconds in) Negatives: Bad racial stereotyping, bad humour and Seth MacFarlane. Positives: I think I've been mildly amused 3 times in 10minutes, stars Vice-Principle Kraft from Sabrina the Teenage Witch -- 1/10 (15mins in now and it's getting worse) AWFUL Don't waste 20mins of your life and 184mb of your HDD.
September 19, 201311 yr I like Seth MacFarlane in terms of his activism but I can't watch any of his shows. There's just something about them I can't warm to, so I guess Dads wouldn't be any better. :heehee:
September 19, 201311 yr I LOVE American Dad and was a big Family Guy fan back when it was good (and I think Seth did a wonderful job with The Oscars too) but I haven't even considered watching Dads for 1 second.
September 19, 201311 yr Author Brooklyn Nine-Nine Fox - Tuesdays 8:30 Not bad! Was curious to see how a crime drama could translate down into a 20min comedy and they've done it quite well. Not much focus on the crime side but there was plenty of funny moments and it's from the legends behind Parks and Rec!! 7/10 Negatives: I don't think it's quite worked out what kind of a show it wants to be. Positives: There is huge potential here.
September 19, 201311 yr Dads is a no, then. Sleepy Hollow sounds great but I guess I'll wait for the season to end, to watch.
September 19, 201311 yr Author I like Seth MacFarlane in terms of his activism but I can't watch any of his shows. There's just something about them I can't warm to, so I guess Dads wouldn't be any better. :heehee: I LOVE American Dad and was a big Family Guy fan back when it was good (and I think Seth did a wonderful job with The Oscars too) but I haven't even considered watching Dads for 1 second. I only watch family guy of his shows but other than that I'm like Cal in that i just can't watch any of his other stuff. This just isn't funny at all.
September 19, 201311 yr Author Dads is a no, then. Sleepy Hollow sounds great but I guess I'll wait for the season to end, to watch. I'm already jonesing for next weeks episode! Saving it up for the full run might be smart. :lol:
September 19, 201311 yr Author Get onto Devious Maids. Me wants to know your thoughts :smoke: Saving it for after the Pilots. Just doing pilots now to try this out and see if it's worth continuing and making into a bigger thing.
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