New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Shows?

[Umbran]

That's not much of a sci-fi list. It has Desperate Housewives. How the hell could that be considered sci-fi?!

In finding a sci-fi list, I was interested in one that
1) covers the shows I'm interested in
2) is generally accurate

Purity (having scifi, and only scifi) really isn't a priority.

 

[Orius]

It is a fantasy show based on Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth books. It is produced by Sam Raimi who also brought us Hercules and Xena. The trailer makes it seem more serious than those though. The website Legend Of The Seeker now offers a search by zip for local listings.

Errr, I'm not sure if that sounds promising. Ok I liked Herc, and Xena until it got stupid, but they could be pretty silly. But doesn't Sword of Truth get bashed a lot?

Well, it might be worth watching. Looks like there'll be a local run, and it also explains why the channel's running an hour of infomercials in that slot this weekend.

Product placement has been getting annoying lately. They've been doing a lot of name dropping on Psych, mentioning how wonderful the food is at Red Robin and the terrific coffee at Dunkin' Donuts.

Yeah, that doesn't bother me. Just because a bunch of fictional characters like something doesn't mean I have to.

And then there's Eureka, which has now become "Degree Presents: The Degree Eureka Show, Sponsored by Degree. With special guest star, Degree. Tonight's episode: How much Degree could a Degree Degree if a Degree could Degree Degree?"

That's the level of asinine I'm talking about.

 

[Mark]

Ok I liked Herc, and Xena until it got stupid

How could you tell?


I watched it regularly. It was good for stirring the gaming imagination and keeping a light heart about gaming at the same time. Still, each started off with a more serious attitude and turned to a parody of itself in due course. Nevertheless, a couple of fun shows. I think the trick with any new show by the same team would be to find a way to start off serious about itself, like the other two, and only parody itself when that naturally occurs and the audience is along for the ride. I think that is why Cleo and Jack each came off less well from the start.

 

[Ranger REG]

It's not the Nielsen's fault, the CW just sucks. Their positioning of the CW for young women is IMO what wrecked Smallville. They got rid of all the cast members over 30 (hell not even Lex was around in the season premier),...

I thought Michael Rosenbaum wanted to leave.

Last I heard, he's doing some kind of shortform series for Spike.com called PG Porn.

 

[Dog Moon]

I thought Michael Rosenbaum wanted to leave.

Last I heard, he's doing some kind of shortform series for Spike.com called PG Porn.

*blink, blink*

What? I don't...confused...doesn't compute. PG Porn? That has to be one of the worst Oxymorons I've ever heard of...

 

[Mark]

*blink, blink*

What? I don't...confused...doesn't compute. PG Porn? That has to be one of the worst Oxymorons I've ever heard of...

Maybe the PG stands for Pretty Good?

 

[Ranger REG]

Maybe the PG stands for Pretty Good?

I dunno. MY definition of "Pretty Good Porn" may be very different than YOUR definition. Hehehe.

If you have gotten over the shock, try and google it, with "Michael Rosenbaum."

 

[Mistwell]

I like Eli Stone, so, will also watch that.

Is Eli Stone coming back?

Friday: Crusoe, Stargate Atlantis and Sanctuary. Sanctuary may be the Sfi-Fi's Fringe, be interesting to see.

Atlantis has 11 episodes left I believe. Yah, I am looking forward to Santuary as well.

You should definitely check out Pushing Daisies on Wed starting in Oct.

 

[Mark]

I dunno. MY definition of "Pretty Good Porn" may be very different than YOUR definition. Hehehe.

You trying to get me banned?

 

[Hand of Evil]

Is Eli Stone coming back?



Atlantis has 11 episodes left I believe. Yah, I am looking forward to Santuary as well.

You should definitely check out Pushing Daisies on Wed starting in Oct.

Yep! Eli Stone is back on Oct. 14 @ 10.