I agree with this

No love for NCIS huh?

I could never get into military dramas. I guess I just don't "get" it.

I watch it less for the story and more for the team constantly teasing each other. Makes me laugh.

The Shield airs on Tuesday, you know.

Nope. I don't receive that channel.

Blasphemy.

House is on Tuesdays.

House begs to differ.

I like Fringe, or more accurately, I think that I will like Fringe once it hits its stride. The Observer is hilarious. There is some damn good acting going on at times. I'll continue to watch; I'm hopeful.

Heh, same time post with that point.

It's definitely up there for Best show on television.

It's a shame that Hugh Laurie hasn't won an Emmy for best dramatic actor yet. He's seriously really, really superb.

I hate House. Every episode is the same. Person contracts mysterious malady. House is an ass. Everyone comes up with dumb solutions. House ridicules them. House figures it out. The end.

I do like Hugh Laurie, though, but only because of The Black Adder.

It's not about the case of the week. Like lupus, it's never about the case of the week.

Fringe has done what Firefly (sadly) could not...

Fox picks up 'Fringe' for full season

Fox has picked up a full season order of J.J. Abrams' sci-fi thriller "Fringe."

October 01, 2008

The network ordered the back nine episodes of the Tuesday night drama, a move that should come as no surprise to those following its performance in the Nielsens.

After a solid two-hour premiere on Aug. 26, the show jumped significantly in week two when paired with Fox's top-rated drama "House." Both shows took a hit when competition increased during broadcast premiere week, then grew slightly last night -- demonstrating stability.

Season-to-date, "Fringe" has averaged a 4.2 rating/11 share among adults 18-49 and 10.7 million total viewers. It ranks as the top freshman series in the adult demo.

"We're thrilled to get the full-season order," Abrams says. "As with many new series, 'Fringe' is just starting to find its groove. Knowing we'll be around beyond the first thirteen episodes means we'll get to realize the full potential of the show, and for that we are extremely grateful."

"Fringe" joins "90210" as the only fall freshman broadcast series to receive a full order.

Another likely contender for a full order is CBS' drama "The Mentalist," whose second episode grew in the nationals this afternoon to exceed its premiere. One more week at the current level should be enough to seal the deal.

You don't watch it for the medicine. All that is is essentially effects and drama.

I'm pretty sure he won 3 years in a row.

Nope:

Emmy Awards

* 2005 - Nominated - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
* 2007 - Nominated - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
* 2008 - Nominated - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

The Emmys are irredeemable shit, though, so whatevs.

Whoops, I was thinking Golden Globes and still off. 2 wins 1 nomination.

Yep, this show isn't all that yet but could be some entertaining TV soon.

The "Observer" could have some wildly comedic moments and interactions.

We will get past this does the son stay or go now.

As the show becomes a hit they will spend more money of special effects.

It sure was nice of the gubment to give Pacey a clearance card for 2006-2007.

Hey, government has got so efficient that that they can get things done before they started. Much like listening to politicians speak...

**** ME

You just ruined the ****ing show.

*rubs wool socks on the ground*

Touches UP.

Not as good as the last episode, but pretty entertaining. This is VERY X-Files-ish.

I've given up on it.

Pretty much what I thought.

Anyone notice the bald guy in this last episode like I did? It's like where's Waldo

Yup.

Good episode. I'm diggin' it.

He's been in every episode.

just not a lot of camera time. Only "Fringe" nerds would know this.

Tonight's episode is a repeat...what gives?

yup =(

As is typical with new television series, Fox only ordered 10 episodes. The show has been picked up for a full season, so they'll return with at least 12 more in 2009.

No more new ones until 2009.

That sucks. It's a decent show.

With a Lost lead-in. Woo-hoo!

It hasn't been canceled.

The networks generally don't order full seasons because if a show flops, they've just wasted tens of millions of dollars.

It'll be back soon enough.

BTW Dane,

What do you think of the Jay Leno move to primetime for 5 nights a week?

Doesnt sound to good to me. Its a cost cutting move most likely.

That cant be good.....

I think it's less of a cost cutting move and more of a "we don't know what to do" move.

Leno will command about $30 million per year for a prime-time talk show.

NBC has struggled to come up with new 10pm shows, so they're moving Law & Order and SVU to 9pm (which IMO, is way too early for those shows, especially SVU). With ER winding down, they're barren in the 10pm slot. They've been showing repeats of L&O and SVU on Saturday nights because they can't seem to buy or produce a hit show.

It's a risky move: Do people watch "The Tonight Show" or do they watch Jay Leno?

I think it's the former.

NBC's a mess.

Speaking of the watcher:

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That's an understatement. They cancel promising shows and then give full season orders to shit like knight rider.

At least they've kept Chuck on the air. We'll see how long that lasts.

Yea, i cant see it lasting to be honest. More of an experiment i guess.

I dont understand why NBC cant develop good shows?

There is fertile material out there. Look at how good the cable networks are at developing decent dramas these days.

The cable networks don't have the pressure of prime time.

TNT's had some great success lately but those numbers wouldn't translate to prime-time and they benefit from receiving income from subscribers. ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox don't.

We've discussed this before but the mere fact that Journeyman didn't make it (along with a show like Jericho on CBS, which definitely had a loyal following) illustrates how difficult it is to create a prime-time ratings winner, regardless of show quality.

I think the Leno thing is a stop-gap but we'll see.

This makes me wonder why top creative minds would even go to the networks anymore??

Well, most of shows on television are produced by outside companies. "Bad Robot" for example is JJ Abrams company. They'll create a pilot and if it's picked up, the network shares the costs and revenues.

But the bottom line is that everyone needs a job and it's just plain bad to refuse work.

Makes sense. Thanks.

Hey, no problem :thumb:

WTF is going on with SVU? It has gone plaid, it out Horatio's Horatio. Half the time they aren't even doing police work, just sitting around debating the subtext of their 'issue of the week.' Olivia's standing around in kitchens chewing kids out for having sex [not part of a criminal investigation, just being an harridan]. Rapists are popping boners on the stand, while the ADA smirks and quips. Rape victims line up like a 'Charmed' promotion poster to smirk when the rapist gets got. It's a sham of a travesty I say!!

I hope they keep Medium. Its not a show people talk about much, but i like it alot. Its solid.

When will new episodes air?

Two Weeks! [/jAZ]




:p

I wish I could talk to dead people. That'd be sweeeeeet. Go, Medium! [/Pewterschmidt]

Last I heard it would be back again this year.

Seriously, in two weeks. New episodes will start Jan. 20, 2009.

New episode tonight at 8.

He'll be watching. :)


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Heck, the guy is turning up all over the place:

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damn, I didn't even look for him in this episode...

First time I watched Fringe was tonight. Must say, I'll definitely be tuning in again next week.

Go to www.hulu.com and you can watch last season. It's only about 7 episodes you've missed, all about an hour each. Very good series so far.

This show seems to be steadily improving.

Really strong ep this week, love that they're starting to tease some sexual tension, but I hope they learn from the x-files and never follow through.

yep, I think we may be onto something here.

Still watching the show also. Is that bald guy still supposedly in every episode? I haven't seen him lately (whatever happened to him in the storyline?)

p.s. - The lady who plays Olivia is hot

The wife and I are really digging the show as well. The new prick from DC that there investigating needs to have his brain liquefied. He's pretty much a Mohave in the vag.

Another really good episode. And I think at least teasing a triangle between peter, dunham and her sister is going to build some good tension.

Is that the sister? If so I agree. purrrrrr

Olivia is the HS agent.

She's okay. Not bad. Sexy in her own way. But having no breasts is a deal breaker for me to call her hollywood "hot".

Does anyone have some mints? Or a nice root beer float?

Just watched this weeks episode. Love it. Hated to see them cut the "John's memory" portion of out it for some reason, but still good.

I'm sure we haven't seen the last of John...

ROFL

Man, this show's gotten all kinds of good. I'm not sure it hasn't already passed Lost as my favorite Abrams series.

And of course it's not on until ****ing april.

what's not on until april?

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WHAT? WTF? I guess I'm not following. It was on...then, it was off air for a few months, then came back for what? Two, maybe three episodes, and now it's gone until April? Why? What gives?

Let me guess...first stint was a pilot...second stint was new stuff to tie us over and finish out season one...and next season starts in April?

April is the start of the final 7 episodes of season 1.

They haven't picked up a second season yet, although I'd be surprised if they didn't, after giving the first season a full order.

Why is it so broken up?

No idea. I didn't know about it until the end of Tuesday's episode.

I enjoy it, but it's no where near Lost, not yet.

Lost has lost my interest. Too much meandering.

Back tonight!