The Return of TV!

It’s a time of waking up late, going to the beach, hanging out with the people you love, or doing nothing at all. The only complaint I have about summer is that there are no new TV shows. We all know the feeling of turning on the TV, scrolling through channels, and realizing that there are only reruns. But have no fear! Now that summer is over, we have an entire new fall season of TV to look forward to. Here is a list of that can help you decide what to watch this season.
Image from Red Band Society Official Trailer, Fox Broadcasting.[/one_half_last]
With so many film adaptations of Marvel Comics, such as Marvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, The Avengers franchise, and even upcoming show Agent Carter, it is only fair DC comics have three new adaptations of their comics this fall. Constantine is based off the DC comic Hellblazer, and focuses on character John Constantine, played by Welsh actor Matt Ryan. Some background information on John Constantine is that he is an “Exorcist, Demonologist, and Master of the Dark Arts” who is conflicted by his dark past. The series follows John, better known as Constantine, as he must save humanity from an insidious supernatural threat. I’m not a big fan of TV adaptations of comic series like Marvel’s Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D, but I would say this does look more promising than Gotham or the Flash, mainly because it doesn’t involve any men running around in tight silly costumes. If you are a Supernatural or Sleepy Hollow enthusiast, this show will be something to look forward to this fall.
Image from Constantine Official Trailer, NBC.
Image from Scorpion First Look Trailer, CBS.
[/one_half_last]There are so many crime thrillers to choose from this season! But being such an avid Doctor Who fan, I must choose the series starring David Tennant (Doctor Who). Gracepoint is based off the successful UK crime drama miniseries Broadchurch. What makes this the U.S. adaptation so unique is that David Tennant not only plays the lead in the US adaptation, but also plays the lead in the UK original. In the US adaptation, Tennant plays Detective Emmett Carter, an experienced detective who has recently arrived in the small quiet town of Gracepoint. The town is shaken by the recent homicide of a young boy. The series circulates around Tennant’s character, Carter, and the local police force as they scour the small and secretive town of Gracepoint for a murderer. After watching the trailer about 10 times, I can tell you Scottish actor Tennant does a very convincing American accent, and is a perfect fit for the lead role, (obviously). Those who like the FX show The Bridge might enjoy this crime thriller, as well as those who enjoy the original series Broadchurch.
Image from Gracepoint Official Trailer, Fox Broadcasting.
[/one_half_last]Image from Selfie Trailer, ABC.
[/one_half_last]Image from Fresh of the Boat Trailer, ABC.
[/one_half_last]Image from The Whispers Trailer, ABC.
[/one_half_last][one_half_last]Madam Secretary is a new political drama airing this fall season. The show follows ex CIA operative Elizabeth Faulkner McCord, played by Tea Leoni (Spanglish, Family Man) as she enjoys a quiet, peaceful family life, until her world is turned upside down. The president is incapacitated, and she is offered the high position as Madam Secretary. The political drama focuses on McCord’s struggle to balance her new job as Madam Secretary and her family life. Madam Secretary looks very promising, and I am very much looking forward to seeing Leoni take on such an inspiring role. Madam Secretary features current U.S. and world issues. If you enjoy shows like The Newsroom or The West Wing, you should definitely give the pilot episode a try.
Image from Madame Secretary First Look Trailer, CBS.
[/one_half_last]