Summer is on us and with it comes a season of reruns and old movies. Luckily the networks are starting to realize that their is still some money to be made from summer series and that their are still people out there who are looking for something good to watch during the summer months. This list is by no means extensive but it a list of my picks for the "best of" or "promising" shows.
The Mole - - June 2nd
This game show might be interesting. Some people might remember it from its debut several years ago. I don't hold high hopes for it but it is slightly entertaining while we wait for the good stuff to come in July.
The Middleman - June 16th
This is a new show from ABC Family is based on a comic book of the same name. Looks to be a science fiction/comedy/hero show. It has good potential.
Wipeout - June 23rd
This is another game show. Think Ninja Warrior like courses, now add in clueless contestants falling flat on their faces for your amusement. Nothing stimulating but good for some simple laughs and mindless TV when last thing want to do is think.
I Survived a Japanese Game Show - July 1st
I have a fascination for all things Japanese. And any one who has ever seen any clips on the Internet from some of their game shows knows they have the oddest competitions. Now throw unsuspecting Americans into said wacky shows to compete and might be interesting.
Burn Notice - July 10th
This show premiered last summer. This summer brings Season 2. I strongly suggest giving this a try. And be sure to catch the reruns of last season now airing on USA Network. This is one of those shows that looks like it would be a mediocre show at best but the cast and writing of this show make this one of my HIGHLY anticipated shows of the summer. I love this show.
Stargate Atlantis - July 11th
I am a sci-fi fan and the Stargate and Stargate Atlantis series are some of the best TV you will see. This starts the 5th season for the members of Atlantis.
Psych & Monk - July 18th
Psych is one of the best most hilarious shows I have ever seen. The show is about Shawn Spencer who has an amazing ability to notice clues, almost Sherlock Holmes like. He starts consulting for the police and starts his own business. He pretends to be able to see stuff psychically and calls his new business Psych.
Monk returns for its 7th season with the Obsessive Compulsive detective. Monk is another brilliant detective, almost Sherlock Holmes style but he has major phobias and obsessive compulsive problems ever since his wife's death several years ago. He can no longer work on the police force so they hire him as a freelance consultant and his assistant for the most baffling cases.
Eureka - July 29th
This sci-fi channel show is returning for its 3rd season. This show has an amazing cast with some amazing chemistry. In a world of ever increasing technology, I think we all identify with Sheriff Carter on some level or another. Another can't miss series.
Primeval - Aug 9th
This is a British series from the UK. This along with Dr Who and Robin Hood are amazing examples that cable companies should broaden their horizons and start importing more shows from other countries. Unfortunately due to these being UK shows you will have to get a copy from a friend but these three shows are a must see. Luckily Sci-Fi channel has picked up Dr. Who, usually a week or 2 behind regular Britain schedule and Robin Hood which is a whole season behind. No American channel has picked up Primeval yet.
On a side note, two other great Britain shows are 'Life on Mars' and 'Ashes to Ashes'. Ashes to Ashes is along same vein as Life on Mars but different leading character and different time period. These two shows are very unique and are mind stretchers, they are not for every one but if your in a mood for a good cranium exercises and stretching of the imagination then these may just be up you alley.
One kudos to the cable companies. They have picked up Life on Mars and remaking it with an American feel and theme. Where as the British version is full of British slang, cultural history reverences and the such. I'm hoping they do it real justice and not a crappy attempt at cashing in a popular idea with no real attempt to make it truly unique and American.
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