Over the course of last week many new genre (and genre adjacent) shows had their very first episodes. A bunch of us hunkered down with our DVRs and watched them all (so you don't have to.)
So, what were the winners and losers of the week? Here are our humble opinions...
So, what were the winners and losers of the week? Here are our humble opinions...
Minority Report
Lindsey: I thought minority report was jerky and awkward. It didn't feel like a cohesive show and the cast had no chemistry.
Lauren: I wasn't terrible, and it was very pretty to look at - but I just kept thinking - if they were going to spend that kind of money on futuristic effects, why did they cancel Almost Human again? Rating: I'll give it one more episode.
Lindsey: I thought minority report was jerky and awkward. It didn't feel like a cohesive show and the cast had no chemistry.
Lauren: I wasn't terrible, and it was very pretty to look at - but I just kept thinking - if they were going to spend that kind of money on futuristic effects, why did they cancel Almost Human again? Rating: I'll give it one more episode.
Blindspot
Jen: Blindspot was great if you're into crime dramas - not really a geeky feel, more like Criminal Minds (which is totally my jam) with additional intrigue.
Heather: I enjoyed it as well. Season pass for sure.
Lindsey: I think Blindspot is sci-fi adjacent because she's from Asguard. ;)
Lauren: I really liked it. For some reason it reminded me of Alias - a show I loved. There's an element of mystery, a kick ass female lead - eventually the amnesia thing is going to get old, but I'm in for the ride. Rating: Season Pass
Jen: Blindspot was great if you're into crime dramas - not really a geeky feel, more like Criminal Minds (which is totally my jam) with additional intrigue.
Heather: I enjoyed it as well. Season pass for sure.
Lindsey: I think Blindspot is sci-fi adjacent because she's from Asguard. ;)
Lauren: I really liked it. For some reason it reminded me of Alias - a show I loved. There's an element of mystery, a kick ass female lead - eventually the amnesia thing is going to get old, but I'm in for the ride. Rating: Season Pass
The Muppets
Lindsey: I thought The Muppets was trying too hard to be relevant. It was like an episode of The Mindy Project with puppets.
Lauren: I watched it last night. It was funny and smart, but I don't know if I actually liked it or liked the nostalgia of it. But I am morally obligated to continue watching it because Muppets) - Rating: Season Pass.
Lindsey: I thought The Muppets was trying too hard to be relevant. It was like an episode of The Mindy Project with puppets.
Lauren: I watched it last night. It was funny and smart, but I don't know if I actually liked it or liked the nostalgia of it. But I am morally obligated to continue watching it because Muppets) - Rating: Season Pass.
Scream Queens
Jen: Actual conversation at my house tonight while watching Scream Queens:
Me - It's dark and funny, sort of like Heathers!
Rob - Except it's not good like Heathers. I'm going to bed.
Lindsey: Scream Queens was snarky and not gross enough to give me nightmares. Jamie Lee Curtis is delightful.
Jen: Actual conversation at my house tonight while watching Scream Queens:
Me - It's dark and funny, sort of like Heathers!
Rob - Except it's not good like Heathers. I'm going to bed.
Lindsey: Scream Queens was snarky and not gross enough to give me nightmares. Jamie Lee Curtis is delightful.
Limitless
Heather: Limitless was good enough to view at least 1-2 more episodes before deciding if I want to commit the time.
Heather: Limitless was good enough to view at least 1-2 more episodes before deciding if I want to commit the time.
 | Heroes Reborn Lindsey: Heroes Reborn is everything I dreamed of during the writers strike. Lauren: I read a lot of crap reviews on this show on other sites, but I really liked it. It reminds me a lot of the first season of the original which was the best. The storyline with "Katana Girl" hasn't sold me yet, but still... Rating: Season Pass (and husband approved.) Heather: Heroes Reborn is definitely good enough to justify recording the entire season. |
Maria: Heroes Reborn interested me just enough to tune in next week, but the old favorites like Zachary Quinto were sorely missed.
Winners for the week are Blindspot, The Muppets and Heroes Reborn. If you haven't committed to any of the new shows yet, we would start there!
