Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts recently. I have been insanely busy with uni work and deadlines etc. Nearing the end of all that now though, just the revision and exams to go!
Anyway enough of me moaning and onto another new TV show that has caught my eye. You have probably guessed by now it is to do with American crime seeing as most of the things I watch are about this! It is called The Chicago Code and is, yes you guessed it, set in Chicago. The creator is Shawn Ryan who is also know for The Unit, which I has been higher rated to me but I am yet to see. There are no huge names really to be seen in this, which I liked as it prevents the show basing itself around one main actor.
The show is sits in the drama genre, with its toes just dipping into the humour genre. You will find yourself gripped, while also letting out a little chuckle every once in a while. I have so far only seen a few episodes, but am at this point quite impressed. Hopefully it will continue to keep me interested.
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Thursday, 5 May 2011
Sunday, 24 April 2011
The Walking Dead
Happy Easter everyone! I hope you are enjoying a beautiful Easter weekend! This post has a very tenuous, slightly tongue in cheek, link to Easter. I am writing today about a new TV show called The Walking Dead..... get it.... ahh never mind!
This show is another American show that has come wandering across the pond to grace our TVs on channel 5. It follows the story line of your basic zombie plot, man wakes up, lots of dead people, doesn't know why etc. The main character, a police officer named Rick Grimes, takes it upon himself to lead a group of survivors to safety in a world now filled with zombies! The story line may have been done before, but this doesn't stop the show being enjoyable. The level of effects and make-up etc. to make the zombies very realistic is also very impressive, with plenty of blood and gore throughout.
If you enjoyed films such as 28 days later then you will probably enjoy this zombie fest! Happy Easter!
P.S.
Cyanide & Happiness @ Explosm.net
This show is another American show that has come wandering across the pond to grace our TVs on channel 5. It follows the story line of your basic zombie plot, man wakes up, lots of dead people, doesn't know why etc. The main character, a police officer named Rick Grimes, takes it upon himself to lead a group of survivors to safety in a world now filled with zombies! The story line may have been done before, but this doesn't stop the show being enjoyable. The level of effects and make-up etc. to make the zombies very realistic is also very impressive, with plenty of blood and gore throughout.
If you enjoyed films such as 28 days later then you will probably enjoy this zombie fest! Happy Easter!
P.S.
Cyanide & Happiness @ Explosm.net
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Blue Bloods
So I spotted a trailer for this show recently and thought to myself "hmmmmm a drama about a New York Cop, that's original!" Then I got a bit more excited because it was created by Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green who were both involved in The Sopranos. I then got a little more excited when I found out Tom Selleck was in it (he is always brilliant and has a truly glorious moustache) as well as Donnie Wahlberg (one member of a very talented family...).
So I decided to give it a go and am pleased to say so far it is very enjoyable. The difference to other cop shows is it revolves around a whole family, the Reagan family, all of which are somehow tied into the NYPD, whether it be a policeman on the beat, a retired cop, a detective or even an ADA. This creates some tension when the different members of the family maybe differ in their views on a case.
I have so far only watched the pilot, which I feel is the best episode to judge a show on, but I must say I am already gripped. Hopefully it won't go down hill, and it would be a shame if it does! I have put a trailer below and I recommend you give it a go if you like gritty cop dramas or just impressive moustaches!
So I decided to give it a go and am pleased to say so far it is very enjoyable. The difference to other cop shows is it revolves around a whole family, the Reagan family, all of which are somehow tied into the NYPD, whether it be a policeman on the beat, a retired cop, a detective or even an ADA. This creates some tension when the different members of the family maybe differ in their views on a case.
I have so far only watched the pilot, which I feel is the best episode to judge a show on, but I must say I am already gripped. Hopefully it won't go down hill, and it would be a shame if it does! I have put a trailer below and I recommend you give it a go if you like gritty cop dramas or just impressive moustaches!
Monday, 4 April 2011
What are the other two shows?!
So after mentioning the other day that I thought The Mentalist was in my top 3 TV shows, I was asked as to what the other 2 would be. But before I tell you, this top 3 is in the Drama/Crime genre, I couldn't begin to pick an overall top 3!
So another great TV show in my opinion is Breaking Bad. This show is about a chemistry teacher (played by Bryan Cranston) who is told he has terminal cancer and so decides to make some extra money to leave for his family after he is gone..... by using his chemistry expertise to produce the world's highest quality, chemically accurate, crystal meth! This show, now approaching the start of its forth season, is still keeping me on the edge of my seat. With drugs, crime all that could be really said this show is missing is the rock and roll. I would highly recommend you try and watch this show, especially if you are into crime/drama shows.
But however good I might say Breaking Bad & The Mentalist are, neither of them are as good as the show that has sat at my number 1 spot since I saw the first episode way back in 2007 (yeah I know I was a little late to the party!)
The show I am talking about is the brilliance that is Dexter. This show has gone from strength to strength year after year never failing to blow me away! The show is based around Dexter Morgan (brilliantly played by Michael C. Hall) who has a dark secret. Although being a well liked forensics expert for the Miami PD, Dexter's other talent is as a night time serial killer. Using his position within the police department Dexter is able to hunt down those who he believes have escaped justice.
The role of Dexter is played stupendously by Michael C. Hall, making you think at times whether he is even having to act! The show is very well written with each season having plenty of twists and turn to keep you guessing! Will Dexter be able to live a normal life with this dark secret over his head...... well you will just have to watch and see!
So there you have it! Three of the best shows around on TV and I encourage you to do whatever it takes to make sure you watch them!!
So another great TV show in my opinion is Breaking Bad. This show is about a chemistry teacher (played by Bryan Cranston) who is told he has terminal cancer and so decides to make some extra money to leave for his family after he is gone..... by using his chemistry expertise to produce the world's highest quality, chemically accurate, crystal meth! This show, now approaching the start of its forth season, is still keeping me on the edge of my seat. With drugs, crime all that could be really said this show is missing is the rock and roll. I would highly recommend you try and watch this show, especially if you are into crime/drama shows.
But however good I might say Breaking Bad & The Mentalist are, neither of them are as good as the show that has sat at my number 1 spot since I saw the first episode way back in 2007 (yeah I know I was a little late to the party!)
The show I am talking about is the brilliance that is Dexter. This show has gone from strength to strength year after year never failing to blow me away! The show is based around Dexter Morgan (brilliantly played by Michael C. Hall) who has a dark secret. Although being a well liked forensics expert for the Miami PD, Dexter's other talent is as a night time serial killer. Using his position within the police department Dexter is able to hunt down those who he believes have escaped justice.
The role of Dexter is played stupendously by Michael C. Hall, making you think at times whether he is even having to act! The show is very well written with each season having plenty of twists and turn to keep you guessing! Will Dexter be able to live a normal life with this dark secret over his head...... well you will just have to watch and see!
So there you have it! Three of the best shows around on TV and I encourage you to do whatever it takes to make sure you watch them!!
Saturday, 2 April 2011
The Mentalist
This show has been going for a number of years now, since 2008, and it has definitely got to be in my top 3 favourite TV shows! I make sure to watch it every week and am yet to see an episode that I have thought was bad.
Simon Baker plays the lead character Patrick Jane, A well-known psychic who becomes a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation to help solve crimes and to find "Red John", the madman who killed his wife and daughter. Simon makes the show what it is, he is witty and very entertaining in the role. His cheeky behaviour and amusing problem solving techniques keep the viewer waiting on his every move while trying to solve the crime themselves before he does.
If you haven't seen this show I would highly recommend you do!! Also with a score of 8.2/10 on IMDb even if you don't believe me, it's worth a punt! I have put a little taster trailer below, enjoy!!
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