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Chuck, as Delicious as Ever
Chuck premiered this week, and I DVR’d the program because it’s something I like to watch with my husband. We would fight if I watched early, and I’m lucky that I can get away with watching Stargate Atlantis and Eureka without him.
The premier of Chuck was an event I’ve been waiting for this month with baited breath. Would the show be as fresh as I remembered? Would Chuck, Sarah and Casey have the same great chemistry? Would Captain Awesome still be around?
Yes, yes and yes. And boy was I happy about all those yeses.
I was somewhat worried that the episode would be overrun with reintroduction stuff. From an article I posted a while back, Chuck Squared: Season 2 of Chuck Promises Twice the Fun, I had discovered that the writers were treating this second season premier episode as a chance to start over with the show. Not start over as in recreate the show, but starting anew with a chance to draw in new viewers. I have no way to determine if their tactic worked, but as a returning viewer, I was perfectly happy with the episode.
Casey’s particular dilemma picked up a thread from the previous season and ran with it. I loved the twist, and I love Casey. He’s a great character and Chuck, the show, wouldn’t be nearly as good without him.
In this episode, Chuck Versus the First Date, Chuck has the opportunity to see what his life might be like if he were no longer the intersect, and then of course, it’s all snatched away.
With a nice set up for episodes to come, I believe Chuck Versus the First Date has brought a favorite TV series back to the screen.
Stargate Atlantis premieres tonight
Technically, Stargate Atlantis already premiered, but my DVR is still chugging away as it records the program for me. I am headed to the tv to watch the season 5 premiere episode Search and Rescue (really looking forward to it) as soon as I finish up a few things I wanted to do tonight.
One of those things was adding the Stargate: Continuum info to the site. I’ve done that and you can catch it under the science fiction & fantasy shows.
Of course, I’ll have to share my thoughts on SGA later, but that’ll have to be tomorrow! I feel as giddy as a schoolgirl. I’m certainly ready to watch some tv tonight! It’s been a long day.
Which one is better…Billie Piper, Freema Agyeman or Catherine Tate?
A look at Dr. Who’s various companions through the years.
From tv series to movie; anxious for Stargate Continuum
Of all the television shows that could have made it in movie form, I think Stargate has been perfect in that format. I’m anxious to see this new one…
A little about the doctor…Doctor Who?
I grew up on the likes of Enterprise, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and, of course, Doctor Who. It amazes me that after all these years…there are a few of the same shows still alive today….
The well-deserved cancellation
Of all the shows that won’t be back next season, Bionic Woman is one I won’t miss, although I’m actually disappointed about that. The show had so much potential, but the show had nothing that made me want to watch more than the first two episodes. I stuck it out for a few more, but by the end of the fourth it was pure torture just to watch and I gave it up.
I realize dark is in, but dismal? No thanks.
Bye bye, Bionic Woman. Maybe in another ten years someone will try again, and do a better job of it.
Introductory post
Introducing Lynn and Scififantasies.com.