three new shows i’m currently really into.
1. the walking dead
okay, so technically this show isn’t “new” since the second season just started, but the first season was only six episodes, and i just got into the show now, so that means it’s new in my book. anyway, holy crap, this show is amazing. who knew a show about zombies would somehow be so dramatic and captivating… and also strangely realistic? this show is not like resident evil where milla jovovich rides a motorcycle through a stained glass church window, then proceeds to rev the motorcycle to drive into a zombie, which throws the two into the air, and she then shoots the motorcycle’s gas tank to blow it up and kill the zombie. by the way, that is an actual scene in resident evil 2.
instead, the walking dead tackles the issue of zombies in a real way, making the premise and the characters believable. plus, there’s enough blood and guts to keep zombie fans happy. and if nothing else, you can take notes while watching the show so you’ll know what to do in case there really is a zombie outbreak.
2. up all night
maybe i’m a bigger fan of this show than i should be. i admit that it’s not uproariously funny, and the first few episodes of the show were average to above average, but i have faith in will arnett, christina applegate, and maya rudolph. this show is really starting to come into its own. there’s also something refreshing about will arnett playing a normal person and not GOB. but if arrested development really is coming back, i would accept GOB back in a heartbeat.
3. x-factor
i thought this show would be stupid because it’s essentially american idol. well, i’m not completely wrong because, at its core, x-factor is pretty much just a reboot of idol, and that does make it at least semi-stupid. NONETHELESS, x-factor is still wildly entertaining, and you can’t refute the talent level of some of this season’s performers. i’m rooting for drew. take a listen. you’ll understand why.
