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I've been recording SGU as well - but to DVD-R, I don't have a disk based DVR.

Dollhouse: Love it (but I tend to love all things Whedon).  Seriously, fans of Firefly can see some of Whedon's better writing practices being employed.  The last preview mentioned Summer Glau joining the cast, which I'm dubious of.  Glau found a niche in Firefly playing River Tam, but was a flatline in "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles."

Heroes: Haven't bothered since halfway through season 3.  I hear they made a lesbian couple.  I'm still not interested.

Glee: Got to the third episode before I wanted to vomit.  The musical numbers are too professionally recorded, giving them all a fake feel that distracts from the swiss-cheese plot.  Some characters are completely unbelievable, which is only a further distraction.

House: Loving it, even though it's plot oddly got rid of several good characters too quickly.

Fringe: Can't record it fast enough.

Parks & Recreation: Enjoyable, but treading on thin ice.  NBC should be wary of being known for an odd brand of "awkward comedy" with P&R's evening pairing with "The Office."

Community: Excellent start, but there are multiple things that can bring about it's downfall if they aren't careful.  I am impressed that they haven't played off of Chevy Chase too much.

I'm starting to realize that my must see/must not see list is entirely composed of Fox and NBC.  I should probably see what their competitors have going on.

Glee
Modern Family
The Office
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Psych - Mid Season Final this friday. I kinda hate that they split the season up like this but at least you don't have to wait nearly a year before it starts up again.

Last edited by Aaron_R (2009-10-12 10:41 am)

I have been watching Sons of Anarchy, but I missed the second half of last season Dollhouse, so I am waiting to play catchup on it. I like what I have seen of Flashforward. Vampire Diaries is alright, and I like Fringe. Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a show I keep meaning to watch and always forget its on. What I've seen is hilarious.

Mostly I have been watching netflix dvd's of older series:

The Wire
Mad Men

I never saw them when they were on tv. I think I may end up buying the Wire box set, it is so good. I didnt have HBO while it was on, this is really great though and I'm only midway thru season 3.

Mad Men, I had only seen the first couple of episodes of before it went to the same fate as IASIP- just forgot when it was on.

I think I kinda dont mind so much missing a series and then burning through the dvd's of it.

I was most upset about the cancellation of the Sarah Connor Chronicles. That was a really cool show with interesting questions happening behind the action concerning in what direction are they taking the characters, which ones could be trusted and so on. Plus, hot chicks with guns. I cant understand what is not to like about it, really.

Bren wrote:

Jokotai wrote:

Glau found a niche in Firefly playing River Tam, but was a flatline in "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles."

Bite your tongue!

I have watched the un-aired pilot and part of the first episode of Dollhouse. Judging by the fact that Echo could easily be mistaken for River Tam, I'm guessing Whedon or his casting coordinator really has a thing for under-aged, skinny brunettes.

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Echo is portrayed by Eliza Dushku, who had the original concept for Dollhouse (as user pointed out).  Dushku also portrayed Faith in the Buffy series that Whedon is originally famous for.  It was due to that relationship that Dushku requested Whedon's help.  I'm sure Whedon was reluctant since Firefly had been cut short, so he must have a pretty decent contract.

Hence, I'm inferring that Glau needs work, and is not above reaching out to old friends for favors.  Glau should be able to play a Doll with no problem, but it's sad that I think it's just going to be the same character in a different story.
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Last edited by Jokotai (2009-10-12 7:07 pm)