TV Shows: May 2011
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gwaevalarinEnd of the 2010/2011 season, so there are quite a few this time:
Battlestar Galactica, Series 4 (8.5/10)
I very much enjoyed the final season and the finale. I probably caught less than half of what was going on in the course of the show because it was just so much, and it had more endings than LotR, but the finale gave some closure, somewhat answered the main questions, but still left a lot of things open for speculation and interpretation. I would have preferred the very last scene a little more subtle, to be honest, and there wasn't nearly enough Romo and Leoben in the entire show. ;)
Fringe, Series 3 (7/10)
It's hard to believe that the whole alternate universe storyline only really started this season. So much has happened since then. I still miss Newton, but that's probably the Sebastian Roché fangirl in me talking. The season started very strong, and I enjoyed it all the way through, but it wasn't extraordinary. The finale was a bit of a letdown to be honest - minus the shocking surprise in the end. Not sure I entirely understand what happened there.
How I Me Your Mother, Series 6 (6/10)
Every show gets to a point where it is just time for it to end. I think HIMYM has passed this point. It's still funny, but there isn't really anything new and surprising any more.
Nikita, Series 1 (8/10)
After the first episode, I wasn't even sure if I'd continue watching. And then the show got better and better, and the finale certainly didn't disappoint. THAT scene between Nikita and Alex was just heartbreaking, and now they have such a great set up to work with. Really glad that show was renewed for a second season.
Castle, Series 3 (6/10)
Well, that was... unexpected. Unfortunately, I'm starting to run into the same problems I almost always do with crime shows, even the ones with unusual set-ups: I'm getting bored of the concept after a while.
Roar, Series 1 (5.5/10)
There I was, worried that they'd turn Diana in a clichè villain, and they went and kinda did that to Longinus instead. Meh. He was still great, though. Overall, the show isn't brilliant, but it's sweet enough. The only thing that really disappointed me was "The Spear of Destiny". That episode had so much potential if it weren't for all the psychedelic-ish crap.
Glee, Series 2 (6/10)
Glee is still my guilty please. Except for Kurt and Blaine. They are too amazing to ever feel guilty about them. The end of the last episode was kinda sweet too.
Supernatural, Series 6
The first half of the season had some serious issues, the second half... I honestly don't know. Some things I don't think I'll ever be able to accept the way they played out, others hurt more, the more they start to make sense. It all depends on where they go from here, and I wish I could just trust that they'll fix everything that needs fixing to make this acceptable.
The Event, Series 1 (4/10)
That show started so promising, and went downhill very quickly after that. I couldn't relate to a single one of the characters, and I kinda lost track of the storyline after a while because I just couldn't be bothered to properly pay attention any more. That shows seems to want to be 24 and V at the same time, and doesn't really succeed in being either. I'm sorry to say, that cancellation isn't much of a loss.
The Borgias, Series 1 (6/10)
Ot Tudors 2.0. Obviously, it's a different time, a different country, a different family, and different intrigues, but the shows are fairly similar in terms of themes and atmosphere.
Battlestar Galactica, Series 4 (8.5/10)
I very much enjoyed the final season and the finale. I probably caught less than half of what was going on in the course of the show because it was just so much, and it had more endings than LotR, but the finale gave some closure, somewhat answered the main questions, but still left a lot of things open for speculation and interpretation. I would have preferred the very last scene a little more subtle, to be honest, and there wasn't nearly enough Romo and Leoben in the entire show. ;)
Fringe, Series 3 (7/10)
It's hard to believe that the whole alternate universe storyline only really started this season. So much has happened since then. I still miss Newton, but that's probably the Sebastian Roché fangirl in me talking. The season started very strong, and I enjoyed it all the way through, but it wasn't extraordinary. The finale was a bit of a letdown to be honest - minus the shocking surprise in the end. Not sure I entirely understand what happened there.
How I Me Your Mother, Series 6 (6/10)
Every show gets to a point where it is just time for it to end. I think HIMYM has passed this point. It's still funny, but there isn't really anything new and surprising any more.
Nikita, Series 1 (8/10)
After the first episode, I wasn't even sure if I'd continue watching. And then the show got better and better, and the finale certainly didn't disappoint. THAT scene between Nikita and Alex was just heartbreaking, and now they have such a great set up to work with. Really glad that show was renewed for a second season.
Castle, Series 3 (6/10)
Well, that was... unexpected. Unfortunately, I'm starting to run into the same problems I almost always do with crime shows, even the ones with unusual set-ups: I'm getting bored of the concept after a while.
Roar, Series 1 (5.5/10)
There I was, worried that they'd turn Diana in a clichè villain, and they went and kinda did that to Longinus instead. Meh. He was still great, though. Overall, the show isn't brilliant, but it's sweet enough. The only thing that really disappointed me was "The Spear of Destiny". That episode had so much potential if it weren't for all the psychedelic-ish crap.
Glee, Series 2 (6/10)
Glee is still my guilty please. Except for Kurt and Blaine. They are too amazing to ever feel guilty about them. The end of the last episode was kinda sweet too.
Supernatural, Series 6
The first half of the season had some serious issues, the second half... I honestly don't know. Some things I don't think I'll ever be able to accept the way they played out, others hurt more, the more they start to make sense. It all depends on where they go from here, and I wish I could just trust that they'll fix everything that needs fixing to make this acceptable.
The Event, Series 1 (4/10)
That show started so promising, and went downhill very quickly after that. I couldn't relate to a single one of the characters, and I kinda lost track of the storyline after a while because I just couldn't be bothered to properly pay attention any more. That shows seems to want to be 24 and V at the same time, and doesn't really succeed in being either. I'm sorry to say, that cancellation isn't much of a loss.
The Borgias, Series 1 (6/10)
Ot Tudors 2.0. Obviously, it's a different time, a different country, a different family, and different intrigues, but the shows are fairly similar in terms of themes and atmosphere.
