by Jen
Fall is approaching - school is back in session (at least in the GGI’s neck of the woods), football season is kicking off, and this Geek Mom’s mind is turning towards the most important of upcoming events: the new fall TV shows!
Here are a few of the shows I’m most looking forward to in the coming months.
Here are a few of the shows I’m most looking forward to in the coming months.
The Alienist (TNT) - Based on the novel by Caleb Carr, who is a consulting producer on the show, The Alienist will follow the adventures of Dr. Laszlo Kriezler as he tracks down a serial killer in NYC in 1896. Carr’s novel is excellent (I also enjoyed the sequel, Angel of Darkness), and I have high hopes for the television adaptation. No release date has been set for the eight-part series, but rumors have it slated to be a midseason replacement.
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris (NBC) - I admit I’m a giddy fangirl when it comes to NPH, but even if you don’t share my love of him, you’ll want to check out this variety show based on the British hit Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. The show will air on NBC on Tuesday nights beginning September 15.
Containment (CW) - The city of Atlanta is quarantined after a deadly epidemic breaks out. Look for all the drama of The Walking Dead, but without the zombie resurrection bits - just chaos and heartbreak for those trapped inside the city. Scheduled to air in midseason.
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (CW) - Firestorm, The Atom, White Canary, Hawkgirl, Heat Wave, and Captain Cold join forces to fight the evil Vandal Savage at the urging of Rip Hunter, a time traveler played by Arthur Darvill. Seriously, what more could a comic book geek ask for in a new TV show? Rumored to be the last of the CW’s comic book spinoff shows, be sure to tune in for the midseason premiere.
Heroes Reborn (NBC) - A terrorist attack in Odessa, Texas, is blamed on people with special abilities, causing these individuals to go into hiding for fear of retribution. Featuring guest appearances by some familiar Heroes from the original show, this 13-episode miniseries will air on Thursday nights beginning September 24 - but the prequel series is available now on NBC’s website.
Lucifer (Fox) - Loosely based on Neil Gaiman’s character of the same name from his Sandman graphic novels, Lucifer has already wreaked havoc by riling up religious groups who oppose a television show based on “the devil”. The pilot got rave reviews at SDCC, and is rumored to have been leaked on torrent sites this week - but this Geek Mom is trying to set a good example for her kids, so I don’t plan to seek it out. Another promising show that is slated for a midseason premiere.
Minority Report (Fox) - A man haunted by the future and a cop haunted by her past join forces in this Fox show set ten years after the Tom Cruise film of the same name. Meagan Good stars as the police detective helping Stark Sands, a precog, search for his missing twin brother, and along the way the two attempt to prevent the crimes he has foreseen. Set to air on Mondays, the premiere is scheduled for September 21.
The Muppets (ABC) - By now we’ve all heard that Miss Piggy and Kermit decided to part ways, but I’m still looking forward to catching up with the entire Muppet crew once their show begins to air on ABC Tuesdays this fall! The first episode is set for September 22 at 8pm.
Supergirl (CBS) - Some have chaffed at the apparent cheesiness of the upcoming Supergirl show, but I think it looks adorable. I’m excited to see CBS’ interpretation of her backstory, her powers, and her daily life - plus there’s rumors of a potential crossover with the CW’s Arrow and The Flash! Tune in for the premiere on October 26.
Fear the Walking Dead (AMC) - Billing itself as both a spinoff and a prequel, the pilot for Fear the Walking Dead takes place during the early days of the zombie apocalypse - while Atlanta’s Rick Grimes is still in a coma. Follow a new set of characters in a different setting as they try to figure out why people are suddenly attacking other people and even eating them. Early reviews aren’t exactly glowing - Entertainment Weekly describes the show as “The Lethargic Person’s Guide to the Apocalypse” - but fans of the original will still want to check out the premiere, which will air August 23.
So that’s what I’m looking forward to this fall - though some of my potential favorites won’t be lighting up the small screen until midseason, there is still plenty for me to geek about in the coming weeks!
So that’s what I’m looking forward to this fall - though some of my potential favorites won’t be lighting up the small screen until midseason, there is still plenty for me to geek about in the coming weeks!
