Monday, September 15, 2008

Fall TV Season

I have to confess to being a bit underwhelmed by this Fall's television season. There are very few shows that I am eager to see this Fall. I think Fringe should be pretty good (and the part of the pilot episode I have seen so far demonstrates as much), but it remains to be seen how well it will hold up in the long run. I also am looking forward to My Own Worst Enemy -- and not just because I was a fan of Heathers back in the 1980's. The premise is a bit familiar. Basically it is a variation on The Bourne Identity, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, True Lies, and any other amnesia and/or dual-identity spy thriller. Still, the reason that plot line has been done so often is because it's a good one.

Beyond that, I'm not sure I'll be watching any other new series. I'll have to content myself with the return of Chuck, Smallville, and all my other old favorites -- at least until Dollhouse comes on as a mid-season show.