The CW’s Vampire Diaries. I had all of these episodes recorded and finally got to watch them all in the same day. It’s by no means my favorite new show on television, but since I was expecting it to be horrid, I was pretty surprised that I kinda liked it. I enjoyed the premiere episode better than any that followed, though, which worries me. I like the actor who plays Damon better than the actor who plays Stefan, too. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? I’ll keep watching to see what happens, but I won’t be surprised if I eventually grow bored with this one. Hopefully they’ll kick thing sup a knotch soon.
Supernatural. I have one word for you. Wow! After watching the first four episodes of this season back-to-back, I reassert my opinion that these writers are some of the best on TV today. Hands down. I definitely never got bored with any of the episodes, and the way the stories from past seasons have overlapped with current ones now is pure genius. I mean, Sam, that idiot, was tricked into starting the apocalypse?!? Archangel Michael needs Dean’s body to defeat Lucifer, who needs Sam’s body to kick things into high gear? My favorite warrior angel, Castiel, fell from grace to help save Dean and Sam. And God is missing? Not even the angels know where He is? Holy cow, this is some good — and downright terrifying — stuff. I am on the edge of my seat, waiting for the next episodes to air. How in the world are Sam and Dean gonna save us all from this one? Even more pressing, will they ever be the same two brothers we know and love again?
Smallville. Ah, Smallville. My love-hate relationship with this show continues, but I admit, the love is outweighing the hate this season in a big way. How wicked funny has Lois been, huh? And seeing Tom Welling, I mean, Clark with the S symbol on his chest has been oh so bittersweet. I almost cried when I saw the S symbol in its flaming glory after Clark saved Lois in the opening scene. But gone is the red-blue-blur this year, replaced by a black costume that just screams “Batman” to me. Seriously, people? How many times do I have to tell you that Superman is all that is good and light in this world. Stop trying to cash in on the success of The Dark Knight already by making him “dark” and “moody.” Stay true to the character, for God’s sake. But that aside, I’m loving the Lois and Clark stuff. It’s so…Lois and Clark. And Oliver’s “second-coming speech” to Clark gave me chills. Good writing. I am hopeful this season is going to be the BEST EVER when all is said and done.
