Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Archive for the ‘New Shows’ Category

New Show Introduction: The Good Doctor

Posted in New Shows, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on September 21, 2017| Leave a Comment »

On September 25, the new ABC drama The Good Doctor will debut at 10:01 PM.

Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore from Bates Motel), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital’s surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, he uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.

The cast includes Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Nicholas Gonzalez (Pretty Little Liars and The Flash), Beau Garrett (Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce) and Hill Harper (CSI: NY).

Here is a trailer for The Good Doctor:

Read Full Post »

New Show Introduction: The Brave

Posted in New Shows, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on September 21, 2017| Leave a Comment »

The new NBC military drama The Brave will debut on September 25 at 10 PM.

While D.I.A. Deputy Director Patricia Campbell (Anne Heche from Men in Trees) and her team of analysts wield the world’s most advanced surveillance technology from Washington, D.C., Adam Dalton (Mike Vogel from Under the Dome) and his heroic Special Ops squad of highly trained undercover specialists use their unbreakable bond and commitment to freedom to save lives of innocent people and execute missions in some of the most dangerous places in the world.

The cast includes Tate Ellington (Quantico), Demetrius Grosse (Justified and Westworld) and Sofia Pernas (Jane the Virgin).

Here is a trailer for The Brave:

Read Full Post »

New Show Introduction: Star Trek: Discovery

Posted in New Shows, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on September 20, 2017| Leave a Comment »

On September 24, the new series Star Trek: Discovery will debut on CBS at 8:30 PM.

The series will focus on one Starfleet officer, who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, she must first understand yourself. The series will feature a new ship, new characters and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers.

The cast includes Sonequa Martin-Green (The Walking Dead), Doug Jones (Falling Skies), Jason Isaacs (the Harry Potter franchise), James Frain (Orphan Black and True Blood) and Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) [among others].

Here is a trailer for Star Trek: Discovery:

NOTE: The series will move to CBS All Access next week.

Read Full Post »

New Show Introduction: Riviera

Posted in New Shows, News, Online Series, Reminder, Television, Video on September 10, 2017| Leave a Comment »

On September 14, the 10-part thriller Riviera will debut on the streaming service Sundance Now today.

Set in the south of France, Georgina (Julia Stiles from 10 Things I Hate About You and the Bourne franchise) is newly married to billionaire Constantine Clios (Anthony LaPaglia from Without a Trace) when he is killed in a yacht explosion.

She is shocked to discover the fortune that maintained his immaculate, ever-so-tasteful lifestyle is tainted with dishonesty, double-dealing, crime, and ultimately murder. Helped by Constantine’s first wife, Georgina will undergo an education in lying, double-dealing, outright theft and shocking criminality.

She has to learn fast to maintain the Clios mansion and save the family from its enemies and from itself. Hiding her bloodstained fingers inside Chanel gloves, she soon reveals herself to be an A-plus student in the brutal art of survival.

The cast includes Lena Olin (Alias), Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones), Adrian Lester (Undercover and The Day After Tomorrow) and Phil Davis (Poldark).

Here is a trailer for Riviera:

Read Full Post »

New Show Introduction: The Orville

Posted in New Shows, News, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on September 6, 2017| Leave a Comment »

On September 10, the series premiere of The Orville will air on FOX at 8 PM.

The series is set 400 years in the future, following the adventures of the U.S.S. Orville, a mid-level exploratory vessel. Its crew, both human and alien, face the wonders and dangers of outer space, while also dealing with the familiar, often humorous problems of regular people in a workplace even though some of those people are from other planets, and the workplace is a faster-than-light spaceship.

The cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki (Marvels’ Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Friday Night Lights), Scott Grimes (ER and Justified), Penny Johnson Jerald (Castle and 24), Halston Sage (Neighbors), Norm Macdonald (Saturday Night Live and The Middle) and Chad Coleman (The Walking Dead and The Expanse).

Here is a trailer for The Orville:

Read Full Post »

New Show Introduction: Con Man

Posted in New Shows, News, Online Series, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on September 5, 2017| Leave a Comment »

The popular web series Con Man will make its TV debut, all 13 episodes of its first season back-to-back, on Syfy starting at 10 PM on September 9.

The critically acclaimed web series follows the journey of Wray Nerely (Alan Tudyk), a washed-up, former sci-fi celebrity who revisits his glory days on the convention circuit.

The star-studded first season features Nathan Fillion, Seth Green, Felicia Day, Sean Astin, James Gunn and Tricia Helfer [among countless others.]

Here is a trailer for Con Man:

Read Full Post »

A Look Back at Comic Con 2017: Day Two

Posted in Comic Con, Convention/Event, Geekdom, New Shows, News, Pictures, Television on August 27, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Comic Con 2017 was held in San Diego from July 19 through July 23.

While I was busy covering panel rooms for TV Equals and NiceGirlsTV as well as Rueben’s Ramblings, our very own Dominick Dusseault was hitting up Hall H to snap as many pictures of the annual fete as possible.

What is to follow below (and over the course of the next few days or so) are just some of the fantastic photos he took during the annual event.

DAY TWO (included panels for returning and new TV series):

Game of Thrones:

Twin Peaks:

Preacher:

The Defenders:

More Comic Con 2017 pictures coming soon…

Please also make sure to check out Dominick’s photography website The Geek Lens here.

Read Full Post »

A Look Back at Comic Con 2017: Day One

Posted in Comic Con, Convention/Event, Geekdom, Movies, New Shows, Pictures, Television on August 23, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Comic Con 2017 was held in San Diego from July 19 through July 23.

While I was busy covering panel rooms for TV Equals and NiceGirlsTV as well as Rueben’s Ramblings, our very own Dominick Dusseault was hitting up Hall H to snap as many pictures of the annual fete as possible.

What is to follow below (and over the course of the next few days or so) are just some of the fantastic photos he took during the annual event.

DAY ONE (included panels for upcoming box office movies and returning and new TV series):

Kingsman: The Golden Circle:

Death Note:

Bright:

Legion:

Marvel’s Inhumans:

More coming soon…

Read Full Post »

New Show Introduction: Marvel’s The Defenders

Posted in New Shows, Online Series, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on August 14, 2017| Leave a Comment »

On August 18, the complete season of Marvel’s The Defenders will stream on Netflix.

Show Synopsis: The 8-episode series follows Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Luke Cage (Mike Colter) and Danny Rand/Iron Fist (Finn Jones), a quartet of singular heroes with one common goal – to save New York City. This is the story of four solitary figures, burdened with their own personal challenges, who realize they just might be stronger when teamed together.

The cast includes Carrie-Ann Moss, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Elodie Yung, Rachael Taylor, Rosario Dawson, Scott Glenn and Sigourney Weaver.

Here is a trailer for Marvel’s The Defenders:

Read Full Post »

New Show Introduction: Mr. Mercedes

Posted in New Shows, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on August 5, 2017| Leave a Comment »

The new DirecTV series Mr. Mercedes will debut on August 9 at 8 PM.

Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, the series follows a demented killer named Brady Hartsfield (Harry Treadway from Penny Dreadful), who taunts retired police detective Bill Hodges (Brendan Gleeson from the Harry Potter franchise) with a series of lurid letters and emails, forcing the ex-cop to undertake a private, and potentially felonious, crusade to bring the killer to justice before he is able to strike again.

The cast includes Kelly Lynch (Magic City and the box office film Road House), Mary Louise-Parker (Weeds), Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men) and Scott Lawrence (JAG).

Here is a trailer for Mr. Mercedes:

Read Full Post »

« Newer Posts - Older Posts »