30 Days of TV - Day 8
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next_to_normalDay 01 - A show that never should have been canceled
Day 02 - A show you wish more people were watching
Day 03 - Your favorite new show (aired this TV season)
Day 04 - Your favorite show ever
Day 05 - A show you hate
Day 06 - Favorite episode of your favorite TV show
Day 07 - Least favorite episode of your favorite TV show
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch
I'm not sure how this is so very different from Day 2's question. I suppose "everyone" is meant to signify broader appeal than just "OMG I love this show, so I want people to watch it"? I don't know.
Anyway, of my top "more people should be watching this" shows, I'd say Chuck probably has the broadest appeal. Mad Men and FNL are both amazing shows, and I think everyone should love them, but I can definitely see how they wouldn't appeal to everyone. Chuck, on the other hand, seems to specialize in providing a little something for everyone.
You want mystery and intrigue? As a spoof of the spy genre, Chuck delves into an ever-expanding web of conspiracies. The Intersect, the computer in Chuck's head that's made him an unwitting spy, is a top secret intelligence project, and plenty of rogue agents and shadowy organizations would love to get their hands on the technology.
You want comedy? This show is hilarious. I mean, Casey alone is comedy gold, with his Jayne-esque love of guns and his ability to communicate only in grunts. You'll never tire of watching him trying to cope with an inept Chuck (or, more recently, Morgan). But then you've also got the Buy More crew, who are pretty much insane, and the go-to guys for wacky antics. And then there's Devon, who's so perfect his nickname is "Captain Awesome," but may be in over his head with the spy world.
You want action? This show has kick-ass fight scenes. In the beginning, we had Sarah and Casey kicking ass and taking names, but now that Chuck knows kung fu, we're getting to see what Zachary Levi can do with a stunt team. One of my favorite fights this season involved Chuck and Sarah having to fight the bad guys while handcuffed together.
You want romance? Chuck/Sarah delivers. Sure, the will-they-won't-they lasted a little too long, but Zac and Yvonne sell it so hard that you can't help wishing those two crazy kids could make it work. And now that they're finally together, the show's got lots of new ground to explore.
You want family drama? Ellie and Chuck are as close as siblings can be - except for the huge secret that Chuck's been keeping from her. Now she's close to finding out that Chuck's a spy - and I can't wait to see her reaction when she realizes that just about everyone (including her husband, Awesome) is in the know except her. Plus, the always fantastic Scott Bakula pops up occasionally as their wayward mad scientist father.
You want nerd love? This show manages to mine humor from its video game-playing, sci-fi movie-watching, comic book-reading, electronics-repairing characters, without making nerds the butt of the joke. (Dude, Chuck saves the day by playing Missile Command.) Plus, the pop culture references abound.
You want random musical numbers? I give you - Jeffster!
In summary: Watch Chuck. It's awesome.
Honorable Mentions: Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, Being Erica, and Community. If I haven't talked about them yet in this meme, I probably will soon.
And the rest of the days, for those who want to play along...
Day 09 - Best scene ever
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you
Day 12 - An episode you've watched more than 5 times
Day 13 - Favorite childhood show
Day 14 - Favorite male character
Day 15 - Favorite female character
Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show
Day 17 - Favorite mini series
Day 18 - Favorite title sequence
Day 19 - Best TV show cast
Day 20 - Favorite kiss
Day 21 - Favorite ship
Day 22 - Favorite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First TV show obsession
Day 29 - Current TV show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death
Day 02 - A show you wish more people were watching
Day 03 - Your favorite new show (aired this TV season)
Day 04 - Your favorite show ever
Day 05 - A show you hate
Day 06 - Favorite episode of your favorite TV show
Day 07 - Least favorite episode of your favorite TV show
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch
I'm not sure how this is so very different from Day 2's question. I suppose "everyone" is meant to signify broader appeal than just "OMG I love this show, so I want people to watch it"? I don't know.
Anyway, of my top "more people should be watching this" shows, I'd say Chuck probably has the broadest appeal. Mad Men and FNL are both amazing shows, and I think everyone should love them, but I can definitely see how they wouldn't appeal to everyone. Chuck, on the other hand, seems to specialize in providing a little something for everyone.
You want mystery and intrigue? As a spoof of the spy genre, Chuck delves into an ever-expanding web of conspiracies. The Intersect, the computer in Chuck's head that's made him an unwitting spy, is a top secret intelligence project, and plenty of rogue agents and shadowy organizations would love to get their hands on the technology.
You want comedy? This show is hilarious. I mean, Casey alone is comedy gold, with his Jayne-esque love of guns and his ability to communicate only in grunts. You'll never tire of watching him trying to cope with an inept Chuck (or, more recently, Morgan). But then you've also got the Buy More crew, who are pretty much insane, and the go-to guys for wacky antics. And then there's Devon, who's so perfect his nickname is "Captain Awesome," but may be in over his head with the spy world.
You want action? This show has kick-ass fight scenes. In the beginning, we had Sarah and Casey kicking ass and taking names, but now that Chuck knows kung fu, we're getting to see what Zachary Levi can do with a stunt team. One of my favorite fights this season involved Chuck and Sarah having to fight the bad guys while handcuffed together.
You want romance? Chuck/Sarah delivers. Sure, the will-they-won't-they lasted a little too long, but Zac and Yvonne sell it so hard that you can't help wishing those two crazy kids could make it work. And now that they're finally together, the show's got lots of new ground to explore.
You want family drama? Ellie and Chuck are as close as siblings can be - except for the huge secret that Chuck's been keeping from her. Now she's close to finding out that Chuck's a spy - and I can't wait to see her reaction when she realizes that just about everyone (including her husband, Awesome) is in the know except her. Plus, the always fantastic Scott Bakula pops up occasionally as their wayward mad scientist father.
You want nerd love? This show manages to mine humor from its video game-playing, sci-fi movie-watching, comic book-reading, electronics-repairing characters, without making nerds the butt of the joke. (Dude, Chuck saves the day by playing Missile Command.) Plus, the pop culture references abound.
You want random musical numbers? I give you - Jeffster!
In summary: Watch Chuck. It's awesome.
Honorable Mentions: Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, Being Erica, and Community. If I haven't talked about them yet in this meme, I probably will soon.
And the rest of the days, for those who want to play along...
Day 09 - Best scene ever
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you
Day 12 - An episode you've watched more than 5 times
Day 13 - Favorite childhood show
Day 14 - Favorite male character
Day 15 - Favorite female character
Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show
Day 17 - Favorite mini series
Day 18 - Favorite title sequence
Day 19 - Best TV show cast
Day 20 - Favorite kiss
Day 21 - Favorite ship
Day 22 - Favorite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First TV show obsession
Day 29 - Current TV show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death
