So you’ve seen the lists of all those new shows the networks are trotting out for fall. But are they any good? Here’s a quick look at 14 new shows that are coming this fall. NBC The suspense drama “Blacklist” stars James Spader as a former government agent who also happens to top the FBI’s most wanted list. Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as “Dracula,” bent on revenge on his creator and obsessed with a woman who looks like his dead… Read More »
CBS Robin Williams returns to TV with the comedy “The Crazy Ones.” Other new comedies include “We are Men,” “Mom” (with Ana Faris and Allison Janney as her mom), and “The Millers,” starring Will Arnett. Jerry Bruckheimer suspense drama “Hostages” also debuts. For midseason, the network plans “Intelligence,” “Reckless” and “Friends with Better Lives.” “Rules of Engagement,” “Vegas” and “CSI:NY” are among the shows not coming back. ABC New dramas include “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,” “Killer Women” (with Tricia… Read More »
Here’s a look at what NBC and Fox have planned for next season as upfront week kicks off: NBC The struggling NBC is hoping to lure viewers back in with a slate of new shows. For fall: James Spader-helmed thriller “Blacklist,” “Ironside,” and “Dracula,” and comedies “Welcome to the Family,” “Sean Saves the World” (starring Sean Hayes), “The Michael J. Fox Show” (bet you can guess who stars in that one). For midseason: “About a Boy” (based on the best-selling… Read More »
The must-see event of the week: “The Office” wraps up after nine seasons with a retrospective and supersized episode. Here are some other highlights for the week: SUNDAY A winner will be picked on “Survivor: Caramoan – Fans vs. Favorites” (8 p.m., CBS). Following is the traditional reunion special, where Jeff spends about a minute interviewing earlier rejects we’ve long since forgotten about, and the rest of the time talking to or about the final three. Emily reconsiders her quest… Read More »
SUNDAY On the season finale of “The Good Wife” (9 p.m., CBS), everything comes to a head: the outcome of Peter’s gubernatorial run, Cary’s decision to start his own firm, and Alicia’s conflicted feelings for the two men in her life, Peter and Will. Hopefully, there’s enough closure to keep viewers contented until next season, but enough scandal to make us count the days till fall. MONDAY As “Bones” (8 p.m., Fox) concludes its eighth season, hacker/serial killer Christopher Pelant… Read More »
SUNDAY Don’t let the “new” label on “Once Upon a Time” (8 p.m., ABC) fool you… it’s one of those “what’s happened up to this point” episodes. Still, if you’re a fan who’s missed a couple of episodes, or want to become a fan of this fairytale-themed serial, than it’s the perfect time to catch up on what’s been going on in Storybrooke. “The Good Wife” (9 p.m., CBS) is one of the few shows I watch the night it… Read More »
SUNDAY It’s back! As “Game of Thrones” (9 p.m., HBO) kicks off its third season, Daenerys continues her quest for a ship, and Jon Snow finally meets the legendary Mance Ryder. But my favorite part of the show: Peter Dinklage’s portrayal of Tyrion Lannister. If you’re a fan of “The Voice” (7 p.m., NBC), you might want to clear some space on your DVR. The singing competition airs repeats of last week’s fourth-season premiere tonight, with new episodes at 8… Read More »
This is the time of year when many series start signing off for the season, with fans not knowing if it will be their last, as the networks prepare for upfronts in mid-May, when new fall schedules are unveiled. Today, fans of CBS shows got a preview of what the network’s fall schedule will be like when CBS announced the renewal of 18 primetime series. Renewed shows include newsmagazines “48 Hours” and “60 Minutes”; reality shows “The Amazing Race,” “Survivor”… Read More »
Basketball fans can bask in March Madness, but what’s out there for the rest of us? Here’s a look at some highlights. SUNDAY When we last left “The Walking Dead” (9 p.m., AMC), Andrea was facing an uncertain future and Rick was weighing a deal to turn Michonne over to the Governor. MONDAY “Revolution” (10 p.m., NBC) returns. What will Miles and crew do now that Monroe has helicopters and a serious ax to grind? Tonight, we’ll find out that… Read More »
SUNDAY In the new drama “Red Widow” (9 p.m., ABC), a suburban mom (Radha Mitchell) is thrust into a life of organized crime after her husband is killed. On “Amazing Race” (8 p.m., CBS), the contestants are in New Zealand, and an injury threatens to end the race for one pair. After a couple of weeks off, “The Good Wife” (9 p.m., CBS) returns with a new episode that has Elsbeth continuing her defense of Eli against a federal probe… Read More »
ABC’s comedy “Up All Night” was on the bubble and in the midst of a revamp… but that bubble may have burst. Star Christina Applegate announced Friday she is leaving the series. According to the Associated Press, the actress decided to leave after the show headed in a “different creative direction.” A more certain fate awaits neurosurgeon-with-an-alter-ego drama “Do No Harm.” After only two episodes, NBC has canceled the show.
SUNDAY “The Grammys” (8 p.m., CBS): LL Cool J hosts, with performances by Fun, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Elton John and others. Almost as important: What will they be wearing? (Apparently, nothing too risqué: The network requested stars not expose too much skin at the ceremony.) Ah, family reunions. The love. The tears. The fights to the death. When “The Walking Dead” (9 p.m., AMC) left off, the Governor was forcing brothers Daryl and Merle to battle each other.… Read More »
