Just the Shows.

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Yay, Spring is here and it is beautiful outside. I will definitely make my way outdoors today. However, this post is all about the shows.

It has been quite the week of show returns and premieres and I haven't even had a chance to watch them all. (Lost comes to mind.)  I recorded the Merlin marathon of season 1 on SyFy and managed to watch them all just in time for season 2 to begin. Now I'm caught up in this show as well. I actually like the concept as Merlin is usually portrayed as an old fella in most of the Arthurian incarnations I have read and seen. Even though the series has taken several liberties, it doesn't really bother me, maybe because I have read/watched so many different novels/shows/movies where there has been a different take or slant that I am now open to many different interpretations. I am really liking this buddy relationship between Arthur and Merlin. Why am I such a sucker for male buddy relationships? (especially as I really have no slash tendencies whatsoever and am usually totally squicked out when people go there) Anyway, it definitely explains my sudden urge to read the Mary Stewart books again and The Mists of Avalon.  I may even consider starting one of them today though I am SUPPOSED to be reading about musculoskeletal conditions and injuries in pediatric patients. I really hate musculoskeletal. Give me cardiac any day!

I caught the premiere of SGU and WOW! Yes, I only managed to watch the finale right before the premiere which is telling with regard to my previous level of interest in this show. It was on my DVR forever and then I accidentally deleted it. Last night's edge of seat fare has, perhaps, changed that. I know I am way behind but I did find myself alternating between like and dislike of different characters in the finale/premiere. (With a few notable exceptions. Eli  is likeable through and through. There has been a certain level of consistency and dependability in Greer, who I also like and Tamara, who has also been a strong, consistent character). Since I watched the finale and the premiere back to back, they almost seem one show and my comments will reflect this. Chloe came a long way in my book in her defense of Col. Young. But, then she became damsel in distress, though I suppose that was unavoidable since there are only three female leads and the other two were busy. It does make her character seem disposable, doesn't it?  I am irritated at Rush for framing Young and have almost decided that he is completely untrustworthy! Now it seems that he and Camille are in cahoots and I find that irritating. Just who did she think saved them from the alien attack, anyway? Her changes when she was leader seemed just as shortsighted as any and I hope the civilian vs. military doesn't become a constant theme. I was surprised in just how much I wanted to slap her throughout the episode...LOL. What Young did was equally awful and, yet, I understand his motives more and, at least, he does have remorse when he crosses the line. Rush appears to have none which will ultimately render his character unsalvageable to me which will be a shame as he is interesting. I found the new alien threat and the action it provoked  to be perfect.

With regard to Fringe, I missed the opening bits of that episode. The ole DVR made decisions related to priority which I had to fix straightaway and move this terrific show up to the top of the list. I didn't really start watching till Walter visits Olivia to explain Peter. This ep went a long way in explaining the sequence of events and I am curious to see what the fallout will be. I find it strange that Peter does not remember any of this as an adult, including his childhood illness. Sure, Olivia doesn't remember the experiments in Jacksonville but I think she was 3 at the time whereas Peter was 10. Perhaps, the fall through the ice had something to do with it. Head injury? Anway, I literally cried for Walter and for the alternate Mrs. Bishop. So, am I understanding correctly that Walter is the cause of what is happening today with regard to collision between the two universes? I can't even imagine Peter's reaction when he finds out! Eeek!! There isn't much to talk about regarding those lovely interactions between Peter and Olivia as adult Peter wasn't even in this ep. Sigh. Of course, I did get a kick out of the Watchers. (Others?, Consortium of weird bald men? Just what are they calling them?) watching Back to the Future in the alternate universe where Eric Stoltz is the star. Wasn't he really a consideration for the part of Marty McFly?

And what can I say about the Big Bang Theory except that I have caved and ordered seasons one and two. I do believe that Sheldon's drunken speech and his next day reaction was one of the funniest comedic bits EVER!!! I have a ward clerk coworker, Jenny, who watches this show and when I am in charge, I have had a fun time trying to get her attention by knocking on the desk. ( Knock, Knock, Knock "Jenny", Knock, Knock, Knock. "Jenny" Knock, Knock, Knock "Jenny")  Plus, I have seriously considered ordering a T-shirt that explains Rock. Paper. Scissors. Lizard. Spock.


And I don't want to leave out Chuck, which has also been quite exciting. I can't wait to see what happens next week as Shaw does seem bent on revenge after the big reveal that it was Sarah who killed his wife. But, didn't they have a discussion about this when Shaw asked her to be the one to tell Chuck that he needed to kill that other CIA guy? She was just following orders and it is obvious that she hated it. She said it was the worst day of her life. I am hoping that Shaw can see beyond his rage, here. I was worried about Casey when they cut him out (fired? discharged? what is the correct term, here?), but I do like what these new set of circumstances has done to the character. That whole bit with the suit was hilarious, though that may not have been this ep. And I love how Chuck's weird, fellow Buy More colleagues always unknowingly become part of the mission. Is it Monday, yet???

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I have mixed feelings about Peter learning the truth. Certainly, it will make for great drama. However, I don't want too see Walter and Peter become estranged again. Maybe they will tell us why Peter doesn't seem to recall his illness as a child. With regard to heading to another universe, it might be that he didn't even realize what was happening. To him, it just may have seemed a weird walk with his father in the middle of the night. With the accident, I can see him forgetting some of that. But, how do you forget that you were sick with an incurable disease???

As for SGU, I am with you. It does seem that she was conspiring all along discredit Young. Grrrrr. She really made me angry in this one.

I am glad you got to see how it all began on BBT. I still laugh at them losing their pants. I plan to watch it all again when my DVD's arrive. The sets were surprisingly inexpensive. However, I need to do a DVD culling as I am running out of room! Of course, when I pack up Farscape for you, that will clear ALOT of space.