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The End of 2012 TV
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
11:27 pm
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ABC can’t claim any real winners with their new shows this season. The Neighbors, that unbelievable silly “aliens in the suburbs” sitcom, seems to be their only remotely successful show. The fact that it’s sandwiched between The Middle and Modern Family, might have something to do with that. I had such high hopes for 666 Park Avenue, didn’t you? I mean Lost‘s Terry O’Quinn as the Devil, what more could you ask for?
A lot more, I’m afraid. There just wasn’t enough “devil” in John Locke. After the success of FX’s American Horror Story, viewers (me), expected more than what ABC gave us with this misguided endeavor. Vanessa Williams is no Jessica Lange! People stopped watching and ABC canceled it. They also canceled the renegade submarine drama Last Resort at the same time. They promised viewers that both shows would have satisfactory conclusions in their finales. Isn’t that nice! While they were at it, they finally took Private Practice off life support. I thought that show was gone two seasons ago! For now, Nashville and Scandal are safe, but the sitcoms, Don’t Trust the B* in Apt. 23 and Happy Endings could be gone come New Years. (**UPDATE** ABC decided NOT to air anymore episodes of 666 Park Avenue, but instead replace it with episodes of Happy Endings and Don’t Trust the B* in Apt. 23 at 10 and 10:30pm on Sunday nights.)
The Seth Meyers’ network isn’t too worried about everyone else. They usually just throw something out there and if it doesn’t work, they throw something else at us. FOX gave us two new sitcoms to sandwich in between Raising Hope and New Girl, both of which are not big hits. Even with the help of these two shows, Ben and Kate and The Mindy Project suck enough that they’ll probably get dumped. The only show FOX has canceled is their medical drama, The Mob Doctor.
I never watched this show, but just looking for a picture of it, I noticed that there were at least four, maybe six, of these “mob doctors”. Made me wonder if one of these doctors gets knocked off each week. Now why would that get canceled? The only other show leaving is Fringe, which will air it’s 100th episode AND it’s season finale with back to back episodes at 8pm ET on Fri. Jan. 18. **SPOILERS** predict that Walter, or Pete, are the “enemy of fate” and have manipulated the past by using the bridge on Liberty Island to cross between the two universes. The producers promise an action-packed finale at least!
ARROW is the #1 new show on the CW network. Do I need to say anymore?
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Happy Endings is hilarious!! Seriously, why doesn’t ABC advertise it? It’s one of the best sitcoms on TV.
Sarcasatire – I agree about Happy Endings. The show is hilarious. Brad’s my fav.
I hate to say it, but I am sooooo glad this is the last season of The Office. I don’t think it went down hill w/ the exit of Steve Carrell. It started totally sucking dick when they tried to make Ed Helms the main character. Even though the episodes have gotten better since Andy sailed away on his boat, you can tell the writers have kind of given up.
I really hope NBC doesn’t cancel Parenthood. It is such a great show. I think I have cried during all but 2 episodes this season.
Lastly, I can’t wait for Cougartown to return! I am glad TBS saved it. Say what you will about the lame ass title, I still think the show is funny and I love Courtney Cox.
OMG! Someone mentioned Sanctuary being cancelled! I just died of happiness that it was recognized!!!
So is Mike no longer doing the voice overs for Deadliest Catch etc? Is Deadliest Catch still going after the kids lost the boat (not sure how that happened)?
All hail TV! Thanks Chooch! Someday when TVGasm rules the world, things will be so much better!
Wanna rate our tops shows of 2012? Here’s mine:
Happy Endings
Game of Thrones
Parks and Recreation
Scandal
New Girl
Community
Shows that I know are amazing and plan to watch now that I have time:
Breaking Bad
Revenge
Girls
Bob’s Burgers
Special mention:
MISFITS – This show is amazing!! It is a british show that shows on http://www.hulu.com but I heard it may be on LoGo, too. Seriously…this show is must see TV. I’m hooked!! (hilarious, shocking, heartfelt, suspenseful.. it has it all.)
That’s my list.. what’s yours?
I must be living under a rock, I did not realize that 666 Park was kaput… I guess I am still mourning Ringer getting the axe earlier in the year.
Hmmmm…
Parks & Rec – certainly #1 for me. I am obsessed. I am actually listening to P & R on Netflix right now!!
Game of Thrones
Boardwalk Empire
The Walking Dead
South Park
Sons of Anarchy
Want to watch:
Homeland
Girls
Mad Men
Old show I discovered at the beginning of 2012 & can’t stop watching:
Arrested Development
That was fun, Sar!!!!!
The Mindy Project = Pure Awesomeness. Ditto for Don’t Trust the B. Finally caught up to Scandal this past week while there was nothing else to watch, and it is AMAZING. Love the Good Wife, one of the few shows that makes me feel smarter for watching it. Cannot wait for the return of Game of Thrones (especially bc if you’ve read the books, the next two seasons follow the third book, which is indisputably the best one.) Really excited for Downton Abbey and the second half of the season of Doctor Who. And I will definitely tune in to see if they polished the turd that is Smash for the second season.
If I’m weighing in on my favorite shows of 2012… shows that I couldn’t wait for them to come on and when they were over, left me wanting more, then here’s my list:
Breaking Bad
Game of Thrones
Falling Skies
Once Upon a Time
Dexter
Mad Men
Girls
The Middle
Community
Episodes
Of course I do love my reality shows especially Big Brother, Survivor and DWTS!
They aren’t even gonna air the episodes of 666 Park Avenue?!
How are we supposed to watch it?
I’m so sad about that show…I really enjoyed it in a trashy guilty pleasure kind of way.
For me, favorite shows of 2012 were (no particular order):
Parks and Recreation
Hell on Wheels
Game of Thrones
Once Upon A Time
Workaholics
Go On
Grimm
Supernatural
I’m behind on Spartacus (haven’t watched it since Andy Whitfield died), but I’m hoping to catch up soon.
Also planning to start Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, and Boardwalk Empire.
Oh yes… Grimm! I love that one too!
…and omg! I forgot Shameless, Nurse Jackie and The Big C!
I tend to go more for the less sophisticated shows because I am what I watch! I don’t have fancy cable and can’t stand violence soooo in order of the days they come on
Once Upon a Time
Castle
Don’t Trust the B
Arrow
30 Rock – which I’m going to really really miss
Scandal
Hahahaaa…the only reason I think about Grimm is because I know Chooch likes it.
Parks and Rec
30 Rock
Modern Family
Boardwalk Empire
Dexter
Gossip girl (sad it’s over)
Pretty little liars
Lying game
Boss
Too many reality shows
@plock…watch Girls soon…you’ll love it! I watched the whole first season in two days and I worked my eight hour jobs both of those days…