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In the drama category, nothing has really stood out, but I continue to watch Flash Forward, Three Rivers, The Forgotten, and Vampire Diaries. None of them are very special, but decent enough to keep my attention. As of this writing, I haven't had a chance to watch V yet, but it doesn't sound that promising.

Jim Van Nest: I didn't plan to pick up many new shows this season as very few really caught my eye. One show I hoped to watch, Flash Forward, is in the middle of the crowded Thursday night lineup and with only one DVR in the house, I can't record everything, so Flash Forward got bumped from my schedule.

Also bumped this season was Heroes. I know, a little late, but after two episodes this season, I just couldn't take it anymore. I feel SO much better not having it on my DVR anymore.

For the new shows, LOVE Glee. Does it have some plot issues and acting issues? Sure. But it's too much fun. If they would just get rid of the fake pregnancy, it would become one of my favorites. I like Eastwick, but it's having a hard time getting to the point. Kinda seems like they were planning the series for the long haul but planned it out too long and it's bored enough viewers that it's now cancelled and we may or may not get the last six filmed episodes. I planned to watch Community, but dammit never did. Reviews I hear are hit and miss and I really just don't do sitcoms anymore, so I let it go. Despite the fact that I really had no intention of watching V, I tuned in for Elizabeth Mitchell and decided to stick with it. I liked the original mini-series and think it'll be interesting to see how they update the story for a series.

Returning shows: Lie to Me just keeps getting better and better. I love me some Tim Roth and his Cal Lightman is one of my favorite characters on TV right now. House and Bones are favorites that are still as good as ever. The Russell Seed has definitely been planted at Casa de Van Nest as he's been the only enjoyable part of this season of Survivor. And is it me, or is CSI: The original simply not as good without Grissom? I dig Fishburne and he's good on the show, but I can't seem to stay awake through even 1 episode anymore. Maybe it's because they're all the same now, I don't know.

Overall, I've reduced my number of shows from last season. Mainly, just don't spend as much time in front of the TV as I used to. I'm also getting to the point where I don't even want to try new shows anymore, because the networks are so quick to pull the plug that I hate to get vested in a show (Journeyman, Life, Carnivale, Rome, Deadwood...etc) only to have the network pull the rug out from under me. Screw you guys, I'll skip the show and if it makes it a full season, I'll Netflix the DVDs.

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