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Second Annual "Pitch Your Show" Results

29 Dec 2014

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A huge thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Pitch Your Show nominations. We had around 300 nominations with 31 shows represented. That should be enough for everyone to find a new show or two to try over hiatus. Thanks to the awesome turnout, it was difficult to determine which nominations to choose for the article. Everyone did such a great job articulating why they loved their shows. However, with over 100 nominations for The 100 and over 60 for Reign, it had to be narrowed down. To see all the nominations, click here.

Again, thanks for all the nominations. It was fantastic reading through them all, which led me to adding some new shows to my to-watch list. I can't wait to check them out. Sound off in the comments below if you found any new show to watch or if there is a brilliant show that wasn't nominated. I'd also love to hear what your TV plans for the hiatus are.



The 100 -

Currently airs on The CW on Wednesdays at 9/8 C
Season 1 streaming on Netflix / Season 2 streaming on the CW online and Hulu

1. Taylor - The 100. Ah.. where do I begin? With a show like The 100 I could go on and on about all the reasons why it deserves more exposure and viewers, but I'll try not to talk forever. I personally believe it is overlooked by most people because it airs on The CW (Which has a reputation for being a teen drama-filled network with low quality shows). However, there are a couple shows that actually break that stereotype and The 100 is definitely in that category. The 100 is about the last survivors from Earth 97 years after a nuclear war that made life on Earth unsurvivable. The show starts off with the survivors living in space on an ark but they are becoming desperate as they are losing oxygen and won't survive in space much longer. With no other options, they decide to send 100 juvenile delinquents (because they are expendable for their crimes) to the ground to see if the humans can survive on Earth once again. There's so many different struggles the characters face throughout the show. The thin line between good versus evil, the constant need to survive, and suffering are just a few things the characters face. The 100 is a show that pushes the limits and will make you question your own morals and your way of thinking. Seeing what the characters face on a day-to-day basis makes us viewers wonder what we would truly do if we were in their situation. With the first season being only 13 episodes and the second (which is still currently airing) being 16 episodes, there is no room for filler episodes. Every moment on the show counts and the plot is fast paced. The characters are extremely complex and constantly make you question whether or not they are truly good or bad at heart. The struggles seen throughout the show let us see firsthand the true development of each character. Some go down dark paths and others see the light and become leaders. One thing that is also amazing about this show is the fact that it is brutally honest. There is no escape for these characters and they must face their problems head on. Consequences will always follow their actions and the writers create no easy outlets. Death, war and suffering is a constant throughout this show but with the pain, there is also friendship, love, and family. The cast individually is great but together they are phenomenal. The characters cannot survive without each other and they bring the best (and worst) out of one another. The interactions is one of my favorite parts of the show. Some characters you hate in the pilot, will grow to become one of your favorites in Season 2 and vice versa. I have heard some say that they think the show starts out slow in the first few episodes but it's just because they are setting up the story for a very eventful rest of the season. Season 1 is amazing and brings a lightness to the show, while Season 2 becomes dark when the characters learn to deal with life on Earth and all the consequences of their actions. So, if you have read this to the very end I truly appreciate it and hope you will give The 100 a chance. I have much more I could say but I will finish with this: The writers are phenomenal, the acting is beautifully done and the show overall demands to be seen. The 100 pushes the limits, forces you to question your own morals, and keeps you on your toes. It is a heartbreaking, cruel, fascinating, beautiful show and I urge you to witness it for yourself. It will rip your heart out and then slowly mend it back together for you (but I promise it's worth it).

2. Zara Noelle - The 100 not only has an interesting premise (It's set 97 years after a nuclear war devastated the earth. The last of humanity resides on a space station called "The Ark" but they're running out of oxygen, so they send down 100 'expendable' delinquents to the surface to see if it's inhabitable or not.) It has a diverse cast, and lots of leading ladies who are well written and aren't defined by or exist for the men on the show. It's a really dark and gritty show that's not afraid to take risks. Romance takes a back seat to everything else on the show, which is fantastic and realistic in their situation. There are also some really amazing relationships on the show, whether it's mother/daughter, brother/sister, or boyfriend/girlfriend, not to mention the amazing lady friendships on the show. And one of my favorite things about this show is its realistic character development. The story arcs of individual characters are so well done and I am continuously impressed by them. This show is very underrated and deserves far more recognition than it gets. Just give it a chance. If you're not hooked within the first four episodes, then fine, at least you tried.

3. Hope - Do you like strong, unapologetic storytelling? Complex, multifaceted characters with incredible development? Amazing female leads with agency and independence? Tired of waiting 32 months for Game of Thrones to come back on? Try The 100, The CW's post-apocalyptic drama that you will binge in two days in its entirety, or your money back. This show goes places no other network drama will; The 100 is practically on par with HBO in terms of violence and disregard for the lives of their main characters. It's fast paced, sharply written, deeply complex and perfectly entertaining. Every friend I've recommended it to has binged it, loved it, and threatened to flay me alive if it gets cancelled. It's honestly one of the best shows on TV right now, and you don't want to miss out on this amazing new season.

4. Emma - I'm not the most eloquent so I'm just going to break it down by episode grouping: Season 1, Episodes 1-3: What do you think would happen when you send 100 preteen/teenagers that had been living in what appeared to be solitary confinement for unknown amounts of time to a place where there are no adults and no rules? (hint: 90210 meets Gossip Girl) Season 1, Episode 4: What happens when all those hormonal teens realize that they need to eat too? (hint: Lord of the Flies) Season 1, Episode 5: sh*t gets real. From this episode thru to the current Season 2 mid-season finale that just aired, you get a story about survival, loss of innocence, unlikely allies and enemies who smile and offer chocolate cake while planning how to best use you. Our heroes/heroines are forced to make difficult choices, oftentimes choosing between the lesser of two evils in order to minimize the loss of life. There are no last minutes rescues, no Hail Mary that saves the day – there are actions and consequences. The story moves fast, the action never quits and we, the viewers, get to witness all The 100’s character growth that results – teens become adults, bullies become protectors, peacemakers become murders. So, by this point, you may be thinking “Well then, guess I’ll just queue up Netflix and start at episode 5”. Please don’t. Episodes 1-4 may have more “teen angst” than the entire rest of the series combined but they are necessary for you to understand the perspectives of both the teens and the adults and they are absolutely vital for you to appreciate how far all of the characters, teen and adult alike, have come.

5. Emily - There are so many reasons why this show needs to stay on television. First of all, it has an amazing female lead: Clarke is a multi-dimensional character who exudes a tremendous amount of strength and wisdom. Her ability to lead her people goes against common belief that leaders must be older and more experienced in order to make wise decisions. Even Chancellor Griffin, Clarke's mother, looks to her when making decisions for her people as she has come to recognize her capabilities. Clarke doesn't hesitate to make difficult choices for the greater good. Beyond just Clarke, The 100 has a fantastic cast of characters in general. Even the more minor characters that we see less of - such as Lincoln, President Wallace, and Lexa - have interesting, multi-faceted dynamics to their personalities. In terms of plot, every episode is packed with action and suspense. Even the so-called "slow" episodes keep me on the edge of my seat. There are multiple story lines currently taking place in season 2, and all of them have me fully engaged and interested to see how they'll turn out. The show explores complex issues including justice, survival, prejudice/racism, power, war, and violence. These themes are tackled in such a way that, in my opinion, do not necessarily make concrete statements about what is morally right or wrong but allow for viewers to make their own interpretations and think about the grey areas that exist within these themes. As a very analytical thinker, I love to pick apart the decisions the characters make, trying to decipher which characters my own views align with and what that says about them and about me. Finally, the show takes risks. Main characters have been killed off to further the storyline and the female lead's character. The writers go to dark places such as torture, suicide, guilt, and human experimentation. Characters take measures that directly conflict with their own moral values in order to survive. I love that I repeatedly find myself saying "wow, I can't believe they actually went there" at the end of many episodes.



About a Boy -

Currently airs on NBC on Tuesdays at 9:30/8:30 C
Season 1 streaming on Netflix / Season 2 streaming on NBC.com and Hulu

1. Dan Mullen - Unlike a lot of sitcoms that rely on curse words or crude humor to get a joke across, About a Boy provides a heartwarming, easy to watch sitcom. The leads Marcus (Benjamin Stockham), Will (David Walton), and Fiona (Minnie Driver) are so genuine and are some of the most likeable characters on TV. Every week you witness Marcus' and Will's relationship grow into some of the best character chemistry on television. Is it the best comedy you will ever watch? No probably not, but it is a comedy worth watching and I highly recommend it.

2. Omabin - This is possibly the most underrated comedy on television right now. It's not that I've heard people badmouthing it or criticizing it. It's simply that I don't hear people talking about it at all. This little dramedy has tones of heart and will leave you with a smile on your face at the end of its episodes. It explores the unconventional relationship between a typical single guy, a little boy and his somehow crazy mother. There are no romantic feelings even hinted between Will and Fiona so it's even more interesting to watch the unconventional family that the three of them end up forming. The acting is great and the scripts are on point almost all the episodes, so it's really a shame that more people aren't watching. About a Boy may be suffering from a sophomore slump in the ratings, but quality wise, I can attest that it's very much at the top of its game. I urge anyone who enjoys a light comedy with a lot of heart and the exploration of unconventional yet lovely relationships between human beings to try this one out!



The Americans -

Season 3 premieres on FX on January 28 at 10/9 C
Seasons 1 and 2 streaming on Amazon Prime


1. Paola Andrade - While I'm not sure if it is in risk of cancellation, the fact that it is a cable show makes people less aware of it. I truly believe this show is a masterpiece. It revolves around the lives of two Russian spies living in America in the time of the Cold War. It is an action packed series that keeps you on the edge of your seat without sacrificing character development. In fact the psychological aspect of it is one of its strengths. One roots for the characters one would normally root against. It is a morally ambiguous multi-layered show. The protagonists are people you enjoy having in front of your screen, and that's always a plus. The season long arcs always get satisfactorily resolved. They are thirteen episodes long and there are only two seasons as of right now which makes it easy to catch up.



Beauty and the Beast -

Season 3 does not have a premiere date yet but should premiere in 2015
Season 1 streaming Netflix / Season 2 not streaming as far as I can tell

1. Empress Beastie - Beauty and the Beast is a very underrated show. Most people who see the promo automatically judge it thinking it's all about romance in a fairy tale sense but it's not. Yes there is romance but it's not all the show is about. There is friendship, action, comedy. Everyone should watch this show because it's not like other shows on TV. Beauty and the Beast is a show that blew me away. I never in my life loved a show as much as I love this show. If people give it a chance they will love it too. I promise.

2. Michelle Allen - A beautifully interesting retelling of the old age story, Beauty and The Beast. Very loosely based on the 1987 series of the same name, this series really hits you in all the right spots. You'll find yourself emotionally invested in the show because of how real it is. A tale of betrayal, heartbreak, and justice which we can all relate to on some level through our own experiences in life. This show really moved me like no other show has before. It has the right amount of romance, humor, trials and tribulations for it to be believable. If that doesn't persuade you to watch it, I think the actors will do just that. The series' main actors, Jay Ryan & Kristin Kreuk, are so present with their characters that you can't help but drown in their stories. Excellent supporting actors too, all characters brings something special to the series. Give it a go, give it a real go; you won't be disappointed. I promise!

3. Rosely - It's a wonderful series that despite being fiction, shows us much of reality. For example this internal struggle that lives between Vincent acting like an animal or more rationally is the struggle of all of us and here comes Catherine to show us that with love you can win over this dark side that we have, our animal part, that good overcomes evil. It also shows the great value of true friendship. Anyway, Beauty and the Beast is fiction, mythology, drama, humor, and romance. It's a number which can be fitted into any of these categories; it is complete.

4. Anna - I love this show as it has heart. It is romantic, sexy, funny and has some great action too. The main leads have the greatest chemistry I have seen on screen and I have watched many shows/movies, etc. It is just magic. This show is unique, different from other shows out there and deserves more recognition, hence I am nominating it.

5. Fernada - We love BatB because is a thriller, a fantasy, a love story, and a friendship story. The characters are so good and the chemistry between the protagonists is an invitation to dream. Maybe the title doesn't represent the story so well. It is not a transposition of the fable, but a modern reinterpretation of it, more "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" than "Beauty and the Beast". There is no Prince, but a normal boy, even a doctor. In his body lives a demon, a fair, and the boy fights against him in order to preserve his humanity and save his soul. And there is a girl, a strong and determined one, who loves and defends him against all odds, and they fight together against enemies and for justice.



Bones -

Currently airs on FOX on Thursdays at 8/7 C
Seasons 1-9 streaming on Netflix
Season 10 streaming on Fox.com and Hulu

1. Anna - Because it has everything a fan wants: love, crime, drama, comedy, murder and bones. Chemistry between our protagonists also makes it more real. If you see it, you will not regret it = D




Chicago PD -

Currently airs on NBC on Wednesdays at 10/9 C
Season 1 not available for streaming that I found / Season 2 streaming on NBC.com and Hulu

1. Pat - Keeps you on the edge of your seat, has very good action and stunts, and it's realistic to Chicago crime. If you enjoy watching an action filled hour of TV, PD is the way to go.



Constantine -

Currently airs on NBC on Fridays at 8/7 C
Season 1 streaming on NBC.com and Hulu

1. Patrick Maloney - A lot of shows claim to be centered around a "complex" character and only half of those shows ever come close to fulfilling that claim, while even less actually do center around a complex character. So when I say John Constantine is one of those characters that truly makes you question what it means to be a hero, you know it's a compliment. Plot wise, I believe fans of The Flash and Arrow will enjoy it because I have a theory, theory being the operative word, that Constantine is at least showing a different side of the plots going on in both those shows. Arrow's OMAC program, Flash's Red Skies, and Constantine's Rising Darkness are all connected to DC Comics' famous Crisis storylines. Therefore, I believe the studios are planning to share a lot of motifs and plots, if not a full blown crossover between the three shows is coming.

2. JuTereno - I know many people said the show isn't entirely sure which genre it follows and that the story itself is a little weak, but it most definitely grows on you. It's a suspense/terror show with bits of comic relief, and the guy who plays Constantine is very, very likeable.. I heard you can't judge a show if you don't watch at least 5 episodes. I'm pretty sure that by the time you get to the 5th, you'll want to watch the 6th. It's not the best show ever, not gonna lie, but it's not as bad as everyone's saying either. I mean, look at where Under The Dome got! In my opinion, Dome has much more amateur writing than Constantine.

3. Brenda Benton - I usually don't go for shows like this but each week the leads of the show, Matt Ryan and Angelica Celaya, make you feel the plight they're caught up in. It's a supernatural show with spine tingling action that captivates, leaving you on the edge of your seat, and the superior acting of the cast just makes you root for them - great entertainment that I wish more people were exposed to it. I consider it great escape for an hour and the special effects are amazing!!!

4. Benjamin Brcina - It's a great show and it would really be a shame if it gets cancelled. It is intriguing, has an awesome mystery setting and awesome characters.



Cristela -

Currently airs on ABC on Fridays at 8:30/7:30 C
Season 1 streaming on ABC.go.com and Hulu

1. Bill 2 - The show is a smart, witty, fun comedy full with hilarious one-liners and great comedic timing, especially by the lead. It is the only show with a laugh track I can stand watching, and relationships between Cristela and the other characters are always showcased. I absolutely love Cristela's sense of humor and think that it deserves a chance to succeed.




Elementary -

Currently airs on CBS on Thursdays at 10/9 C
Seasons 1 and 2 are not currently streaming that I can tell / Season 3 streaming at CBS.com

1. Suzana - Elementary has great characters first and foremost. It's a show of great words and dialogues. It has also great comedic relief. Elementary is also a show about recovery. First because in this adaptation Sherlock is a drug addict in recovery but not only. In its three seasons, the show and its character has evolved. In opposition to some procedurals, Elementary is not a stagnating show. Jonny Lee Miller does a terrific job of portraying Sherlock. So does Lucy Liu with Joan Watson. And no worry, there is no romantic relationship between Holmes and Watson. Thank God.

2. ??? - All fans of detective stories and mysteries should watch this show. It is delightful. Cast is pure perfection. It will not leave you indifferent.



The Flash -

Currently airs on The CW on Tuesdays at 8/7 C
Season 1 streaming CWTV.com and Hulu

1. Brooklyn Jones - Okay, I'm gonna sum this up for you...it's Barry freaking Allan! Um hello? Hot dude who's in love with a girl he can't have, may I just say E.P.IC. It's romantic and mysterious and sometimes depressing. This show has got it all, I man gosh. Who doesn't love a show that is based on a sorta classic hero.



Forever -

Currently airs on ABC on Tuesdays at 10/9 C
Season 1 streaming on ABC.go.com and Hulu


1. Paola Andrade - Despite being a procedural (I usually don't watch those), the pilot caught my attention because I liked the lead actor and the main plotline revolved around him being immortal. After the pilot I stayed however because of the characters interactions which to me are the heart of the show. The relationship between Henry (the protagonist) and Abe (his son) is the absolute best thing in it; seeing them care for each other is a delight. The rest of the cast is also entertaining, and to this point there is no character I don't like (which is rare). The show mixes the humor with profound reflections regarding life and death. It is a feel-good show with a lot of heart.

2. Leah - The characters are rich and diverse: we have a strong female director Lt. Reece (played by Lorraine Toussaint, OITNB's Vee), a great female partner to Henry (the main character), Jo Martinez, of course Henry himself (played Ioan Gruffudd, who you may know from Fantastic Four or Titanic), a hilarious & youthful old Abe (Judd Hirsch) and the adorable & witty assistant Lucas Wahl (played by Joel David Moore, who you may know from Avatar and Bones). The lead, Ioan Gruffudd, is a brilliant actor whose Sherlockian attitude is hilarious and also plays with our heartstrings when things get dramatic (plus he has a cute British accent). The plot is entertaining with both procedural crime, comedy and fantasy clashing together in a very interesting way. It basically asks the question: would you really want to live forever?

3. Maloose - A fun and adventurous procedural show. An amazing combination of criminal catching, time traveling (flashbacks), educational dialogue (Henry spewing scientific facts all the time), non-romantic relationships, lovable characters, funny situations, mystery and family love.

4. Vicki - I was hooked on the show from its inception. It not only has a great cast and brilliant writers, the story of the immortal Doctor Henry Morgan puts a bit of a wrinkle into the traditional crime drama. This show not only has mystery and intrigue, but there is also an element of humor included. I particularly enjoy the chemistry between the actors. They make the characters believable.

5. Derryth - Great chemistry among the cast members, especially Ioan Gruffudd and Judd Hirsch. There has already been significant character development in our hero since the pilot episode. He's expanded his circle of friends from one foster son to a family including his lab assistant and three people with the police department. Despite his quirks, these people like, trust and respect him. In future we should learn more about the consequences of eternal life and maybe more about the resurrection process as it affects "Adam." Given more time, I expect great things from this series.



The Good Wife -

Currently airs on CBS on Sundays at 9/8 C
Seasons 1-5 streaming on Hulu Plus and Amazon Prime
Season 6 streaming on CBS.com

1. Tom Scavo - The Good Wife, currently in its 6th season, is the best thing to happen to network television in the last decade. If the recently announced Golden Globe nominations aren't enough to persuade you, here's a few more: The storylines have never been more compelling, the show has been on a creative high for the last two years (that doesn't mean the prior seasons are somehow inferior to the more recent ones), the cast is unbelievable (Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski and Alan Cumming - do I need to say more?) and the major shake-ups that re-invented the show last year have proven to be extremely successful. Therefore, watch the Good Wife continue in its (presumably last and) 7th season so you can tell your children one day: I saw it while it was on the air.



Hannibal -

Season premieres on NBC in 2015
Season 1 streaming on Amazon Prime / Season 2 streaming on NBC.com and Hulu

1. Sarah - I think Hannibal is one of the most remarkable yet underrated TV shows of our time. Bryan Fuller has finally received the critical acclaim he deserves. Like every show he creates, Hannibal is built on its characters and visual style. But I think he's reached a peak here. As you watch, you can feel the mechanisms of the plot ticking in perfect synch(a precision almost like the one Hannibal has), culminating in an epic, breathtaking harmony between the fully fleshed out characters and the world in their eyes, which the show portrays.
This isn't your typical cop show, it isn't a typical psychological thriller. Hannibal surpasses every expectation and delves into the workings of an ill mind, so overwhelming it makes you question your own morality. The first season starts out like a produceral but makes sure to show you that's not the intention. After a thrilling season finale comes the second season, incomparable and even more epic than the first one. You can actually feel the energy this show has when it just gets better and better with every single episode. I just wish more people would suffer the wait between season along with me and the small but loyal fanbase Hannibal has. XD



Hart of Dixie -

Currently airs on The CW on Fridays at 8/7 C
Seasons 1-3 streaming on Netflix
Season 4 streaming on Hulu and CWTV.com

1. Jill - Hart of Dixie is one of the most charming and unifying shows on TV. The citizens of Bluebell could be a model for the rest of us in these troubled times. Besides being the most attractive citizenry on TV, they work together for the good of the town and are an excellent example of how diversity should work. Please renew Hart of Dixie.

2. Stephanie - THE LOVE TRIANGLES / SOUTHERN CHARM OF THE TOWN / TOWN EVENTS / THE CHARACTERS



Hawaii 5-O -

Currently airs on CBS on Fridays at 9/8 C
Seasons 1-4 not currently streaming that I can tell / Season 5 streaming on CBS.com

1. Sue - Great action show. Terrific bromances. They always put family first. Alex and Scott are great together. They seem to get along well. Beautiful shots of Hawaii. Fantastic car chases.






Jane the Virgin -

Currently airs on The CW on Mondays at 9/8 C
Season 1 streaming on Hulu and CWTV.com

1. Renee - I was at first skeptical to give Jane the Virgin a view but once I watched the first episode I was hooked. The series is well-written and has a talented cast. While the show has elements of drama and comedy, it gives a positive look at female relationships, especially among Jane, her mother, and grandmother. It is well worth a look!

2. Deneene - Jane the Virgin is such a charming show. I found myself watching mostly grime, crime and slime shows. Don't get me wrong, they are entertaining and I will continue to watch them. However, I decided to give Jane the Virgin a try and I am extremely glad I did. I was hooked after watching the first episode. The acting is superb. The plot twists are amazing and the show moves the story along quickly. What's not to love?! Oh did I mention, the show and the lead actress, Gina Rodriguez, received Golden Globe nominations? C'mon people, get past the title of the show and watch it.

3. Misscar - Do you love a little comedy in your drama or drama in your comedy? Do you enjoy shows with well-developed characters and intriguing plot lines? Do you enjoy a good ministry? Do you enjoy snarky Latin lover narrators and self-absorbed narcissistic celebrities with a heart of gold underneath the celebrity bravado? Are you still pissed off that you've waited four years for Betty and Daniel to finally get together only to end with you throwing a shoe at your television when they don't even kiss in the last episode? (Not that I did that because really I didn't.*) Then may I recommend Jane the Virgin. You're probably saying to yourself, "I do not want to watch a show called Jane the Virgin. That has to be the most ridiculous name for a show since Homeboys in Space." I say to you do not judge a book by its cover. Underneath the strange name is a beautifully entertaining show. I was halfway tempted to pitch Agents of Shield but it's in nowhere near as much danger and it has the force of the Avengers behind it if it ever does become seriously endangered. But Jane needs all the help she can get. Also aren't you just a little bit curious to see what type of show on the CW was actually excellent enough to garner a Golden Globe nomination?

*Latin lover narrator: It should be noted that Misscar really did throw a shoe at her television during the final episode of Ugly Betty. She may have also wrote a fanfic or three to fix this.

4. Jasmin - This show follows the life of Jane who is a virgin, who is also a badass strong willed woman who isn't afraid to stay a virgin because she made a promise to her grandmother when she was a child, and intends to keep it. The show does not revolve around religious factors and adult pressure to stay a virgin, rather her virginity isn't the main focus at all. WHICH IS GREAT. Females, teenagers, they need to see this sort of portrayal because deciding whether to stay a virgin or not can be really stressful when a person has to consider their reasoning behind the choice. This show is funny and humorous. There is such great banter between the characters. It's basically following Jane doing her own thing in life as well as the people in her life. The ethnic diversity is great, the plot is entertaining and still leaves more questions than answers, thus encouraging the audience to come back for more. This show definitely should stay; it's so new, it's practically a fetus! It needs more views! Fingers crossed it won't get cancelled.

5. Alex - I know many of you have judged Jane just because of its ridiculous name and that's because it is ridiculously funny and heartwarming; it is truly a gem in the rough. And if it's so bad why did it get a Golden Globe Nomination? It's only been 9 episodes and yet I'm hooked. You should try it. I know it's not for everyone but maybe it's for you. Hope you like it!



The Leftovers -

Season 2 will premiere on HBO in 2015
Season 1 not available for streaming that I can tell


1. Luana - This new show is just quality TV. It is not that much about why people just suddenly vanished but about how the people that remain are able to live in a world where such a thing could happen. It has brilliant dialogues, performances and scenes, and the character and world construction is amazing and thorough. It does have a slow pace but it's absolutely amazing and worth watching with your full attention. The things you start discovering along the way make it that much more enjoyable. If you like really good TV it will definitely be worth your time.


Mad Men -

Season 7 premieres on AMC in spring 2015
Seasons 1-6 streaming on Netflix


1. DoubleJ - A show you MUST watch for so many reasons, starting with its amazing actors, its beautiful and nostalgic music, its so-well written dialogues...but also its silences that often mean more than the words pronounced by the characters. Copied but never equaled, this is by far one of the best series on TV at the moment, the one you CAN'T miss.



The Middle -

Currently airs on ABC on Wednesdays at 8/7 C
Seasons 1-5 not available for streaming that I can tell / Season 6 streaming on ABC.go.com and Hulu

1. Mihail Petrov - I think "The Middle" is so underrated. It is a good and funny show about a strange family. And what's more important, it's DIFFERENT from the other family comedies like "Modern Family", "The Millers" etc.



The Mindy Project -

Currently airs on FOX on Tuesdays at 9:30 / 8:30 C
Seasons 1-2 streaming on Hulu Plus
Season 3 streaming on FOX.xom and Hulu

1. Alexandra - As a lifelong sit-com freak, I'm disappointed to say my choices for intelligent fare with more than 10 episodes per season are waning. The Office is gone, as are 30 Rock, How I Met Your Mother, and soon, Parks and Rec. Many of the remaining shows either aren't on that level or are cute but simply aren't that funny. Among the few exceptions is The Mindy Project. This is a show I watch with the remote in my hand to pause and rewind to catch every joke -- and generally watch a second time before bed! Yes, it is a star vehicle for Mindy Kaling, rather than a true ensemble comedy, but Mindy is hilarious, as is her costar (and co-writer) Ike Barinholtz. Chris Messina, as Mindy's boyfriend, Danny, is a brilliant actor, and Danny and Mindy's relationship is one of the cutest things on television right now, as recently recognized by People Magazine, which chose them as cutest television couple. Mindy Project also flirts with the boundaries of comedy and is one of the few shows on air that can lead to discussion and even arguments. The esthetic of the show, also, is spectacular -- I've told friends it is worth watching for Mindy's accessories alone! Finally, viewers will root for Mindy in spite of her flaws. She's a great character. I legit look forward to this show every week and am so happy it got a full season. Renewal for Mindy!

2. Grace - It takes a little while to get warmed up to the show and its characters (it did to me, anyway) but it's worth it. It's not perfect, not even close, but the show has a lot of genuine emotion that I didn't see much on TV, and the good parts are worth going through the not-so-great parts. The leading couple's relationship is wonderfully written and fun to watch. I know it sounds shallow (somehow) but the lead is a woman who is the size of an average woman rather than unrealistically thin, and she is dressed colorfully instead of "thinning" colors and that kind of representation is important. Lastly, it's really funny and TV tropes are used the right way; it's not repetitive and predictable. Give it a shot.

3. Nurse Tookers - Mindy Kaling and her writing team have nailed the concept of an updated romantic comedy. This show is hilarious one moment, tear jerking the next. Mindy and Danny have defied the odds, and their relationship is even more exciting now than it was for the first two years of will-they-won't-they. They just won PEOPLE Magazine's TV couple of the year award! This show has really come together and is stronger than ever in its third season. Please tune in and help it get the fourth season it deserves!

4. Libi - Well there are many reasons everyone should be watching The Mindy Project...I'll settle for sending these in:
1) it's excellently written with a dash of everything to suit everyone's style
2) brilliantly acted especially by Chris Messina and Mindy Kaling
3) it's not an endless stream of crass sex jokes; the comedy is real here people
4) it's a feminist show without preaching to you or talking down to you and without male bashing (we love all men on the show)
5) amazing guest stars who have an arc and not just fillers
6) Chris Messina's dancing - if you haven't seen it you have no idea what you're missing!!!!
7) an excellent way to spend a half hour on a Tuesday night while relaxing with loved ones...there's so much more but not enough time..thanks...hope people tune in and keep this show going :)

5. Mady - The Mindy Project is simply delightful. You turn on your TV and you are greeted with sharp, quick wit, and insane chemistry between Mindy Kaling and Chris Messina. I've watched all 2 1/2 seasons three times because it's just so delicious!!! The music, the fashion, the actors- all of it combines to create a mosh posh of great television. You will NOT regret tuning in!



Mom -

Currently airs on CBS on Thursdays at 8:30/7:30 C
Season 1 not currently available for streaming that I can tell / Season 2 streaming on CBS.com

1. Pop Culture Guy - Because it's an ambitious comedy that handles tough subject matters - addiction, teen pregnancy, poverty - with humor, but without undercutting the seriousness, if that makes sense. And the chemistry between the underrated Anna Faris and Allison Janney is spectacular.



Nashville -

Currently airs on ABC on Wednesdays at 10/9 C
Seasons 1-2 streaming on Hulu Plus
Season 3 streaming on ABC.go.com  and Hulu

1. J Lynn - Jonathan Jackson and Hayden Panettiere! Really it's just a great show, not just about country music though there are some original pieces to enjoy. It's also about drama....cheating, lies, $, love triangles, gay person afraid to face facts, pregnancy, engagements, etc. There's always something good brewing on Nashville. Plus the cast is a great mix and always easy on the eyes!!!!



The Night Shift -

Season 2 premieres on NBC on February 23 at 10/9 C
Season 1 streaming on NBC.com


1. Abby Hannaford - The show is a great medical drama that keeps you on the edge of you seat most of the time. The chemistry between the characters is amazing and the story lines behind each episode are great, fun and exciting. It's nothing like any of the other medical dramas on TV because it is based in the emergency rooms of a hospital close to an army base with a lot of ex-army medics working as doctors and nurses in the trauma department of the hospital.



Person of Interest -

Currently airs on CBS on Tuesdays at 10/9 C
Seasons 1-3 not currently available on streaming that I can tell / Season 4 streaming on CBS.com

1. Double J - This is one of the best series on networks right now, one that you really have to try, because it at the same time looks and isn't like the series you've watched before. It is much more than a cop show, much more than a drama, much more than a sci-fi series... It's all and none of them at the same time, a great mix of what I personally love to see on TV. Can't say more without going into spoilers, but you really have to give it a try.

2. Fringenos - Person of Interest is a serialized mix of crime drama and science fiction. It isn't in immediate cancellation danger but often overlooked - which it shouldn't be. The Setting: The show revolves around a worldwide (automated) surveillance network, built after 9/11 to prevent further attacks. This system, called The Machine, shares the social security number(s) of people involved in "relevant" events, meaning terrorist attacks, with the government. However, The Machine sees everything - also "irrelevant" events, meaning murder of (or by) people like you. These irrelevant numbers are not something the government cares about - but two people do. Harold Finch, who built The Machine, and John Reese, ex-CIA ggent, try to figure out what's about to happen - and stop it, if they can. This is not always as easy as it might sound - and of course, they won't be able to do this alone.

What This Show Can Give You: During the course of the series, the writers explore the background of The Machine, the people working "relevant numbers", special people they come across and also people who want to abuse The Machine for their own purposes. All this is packed in an increasingly tight (and intense, in a good way) main plot, which also gets more screen time as the series progresses. While you could say that in its 1st season it is mostly procedural, this definitely won't apply for Season 2 and ongoing. If you like to be challenged by smart, intelligent and intense writing, you will enjoy the plots this show offers. Also, you'll get to see a lot of great supporting characters you'll remember - which is something a lot of shows have problems with. POI doesn't.

The Cast: Here's also some words about the cast - which I am very happy with. Michael Emerson (LOST) and Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ) get this thing going and are joined by Taraji P. Henson and Kevin Chapman, with Sarah Shahi and Amy Acker joining later. I am very convinced by their work; they do a great job portraying their characters. So, if you are interested in stories connecting people, technology and the 'Brave New World' post-9/11, this is a show for you. Personally, as a fan of Fringe, LOST, Alias and The X-Files, this is my favorite show on the air. Give it a chance. ;)



Please Like Me -

Currently airs on Pivot
Seasons 1-2 is not currently streaming that I can tell, but it may be on DISH On Demand

1. Gio - Well, first of all, SpoilerTV needs to start covering PLM so people will have a new source of info and details about this wonderful dramedy. It's an Australian product that was bought by the cable channel Pivot and has become a co-production between the Aussies and the Americans. It's aired two seasons so far and was renewed for season 3 before second year's premiere. Following Joshua's quirky life as a young adult (portrayed by the amazing stand-up comedian Josh Thomas) who has found out he's gay after his girlfriend broke up with him, the show is just a delightful half hour full of humor and reflection on what it's like to be a flawed person discovering a new side of himself. The supporting characters are also pretty funny, including Joshua's parents, his roomie (and best friend), his ex-girl-now-just-friend, stepmom and a couple of romantic interests. Please, give it a try, you won't regret it. Please, like me!

2. Christopher DeBono - Please Like Me is everything I feel HBO's 'Girls' should be. It's funny, unpretentious and natural while rooted in reality. Each character has a charm that makes everyone enjoyable to watch. If you want something quirky yet fun, give 'Please Like Me' a look.



Rectify -

Season 3 will premiere on the Sundance Channel in 2015
Season 1 streaming on Netflix
Season 2 streaming on Sundance.tv for 3 more days

1. S1xthStr33t - - Great cast. Good writing. The show takes the time for plot development so maybe it could be little slow at first but proceeding apace.




Reign -

Currently airs on The CW on Thursdays at 9/8 C
Season 1 streaming on Netflix
Season 2 streaming on CWTV.com and Hulu

1. Lori - Try Reign if you love historical fantasy fiction. Loosely based on the life of young Mary, Queen of Scots during her years in France. Mary is played by Adelaide Kane. Outstanding actress, Megan Follows of 'Anne of Green Gables' fame, plays her mother-in-law, Queen Catherine de Medici. At that time, women had nothing and were nothing except what either their fathers or husbands gave them. Mary and her ladies are challenged to not only survive but also thrive and wield power of their own design, especially when cultural mores demand so much from them. Season 1 is available on Netflix. It is light and hopeful, full of promise. Season 2 is darker and more realistic. Mary learns to rule through the pain, putting on a brave face while inwardly she's fragile and insecure. I'm anticipating great things upon the show's return Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 9 pm on The CW network.

2. Emily - Reign is a highly intelligent show. The subject matter leaves me in mind of the Tudors which was a similar 'fanciful retelling' of the Tudor dynasty. As popular as the Tudors was, it surprises me that this show does not get similar ratings. The costuming and scripting are beautiful. The performances are amazing with some oft unseen actors like Megan Follows. It is interesting to watch how they retell the stories, seamlessly blending historical fact and legend. A fun and fanciful, if somewhat loose, retelling of historical events, I highly recommend this show.

3. Aggie - Ok, so Reign isn't so accurate with their costumes. However, none of the current shows can make you feel a mix of emotions all in one episode. What makes the show great is the awesome dialogue where character talk to each other like equals and confide in each other like we do in real life. The story line also moves fast so conflicts aren't drag out for too long. But don't think just because one conflict is resolved, the story gets boring. The next one could be even worse than the first and the reason why you'll want to keep watching is to see how everything works out. Besides it wouldn't be a normal day in French Court without drama-from the citizens to the nobles and ladies-in-waiting to the royal family.

4. Danielle Paquette - A historical fiction show on the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. They are not afraid to show what you may not usually see on network television. If you are a fan of The Tudors, The White Queen, or Outlander, you will love this show as well. Megan Follows from Anne of Green Gables is amazing as Queen Catherine and Adelaide Kane will take your breath away as Mary. It's worth a shot. The cast chemistry is wonderful.

5. Hannah - I've never stumbled across a show quite like Reign before but I am so very glad I did. This fast paced series is one of those rare few that makes you long impatiently for the next installment and always leaves you wanting more. Without fail this show delivers something very special and dynamic every week. For approximately 42 minutes the audience is submerged into a splendid world of beautiful clothing ensembles, stunning sets, breathtaking musical tracks, complex character arcs, political intrigue, mystery and utterly outstanding acting from an international cast. The characters are so engaging because they are so wonderfully flawed. This show is not afraid to address controversial and challenging topics and always keeps the audience thinking by blending known historical milestones with all of the possible in between moments surrounding them. Overall what this show does so well is bring together the past and the present seamlessly. All involved deserve more recognition for this. This is not a play by play of history but rather what engaging drama and art should be. The juxtaposition between the beauty and the turmoil is rather memorizing and I would highly recommend this show if you are looking for that new addiction.



Revenge -

Currently airs on ABC on Sundays at 10/9 C
Seasons 1-3 streaming on Netflix
Season 4 streaming on ABC.go.com and Hulu

1. Kal Epic - TV Drama at its best! Elegance, charm, sex, corruption, take-downs, death, fear, and the list goes on. One of the few shows out there that actually keeps you on the edge of your seat for 40 minutes. Great cast, acting, character development, plot and masterfully plotted twists and turns will take down your jaw and leave you utterly shocked. The deaths in Revenge are very emotional and heart-wrenching. I can go all day talking about the greatness of this show. Give it a shot. I assure you, you WILL thank me.

2. Nuala - It's had a great father/daughter relationship, great friendship, and could help on how to deal/not to deal with a situation. There are so many amazing story lines that show how good the writers are and the actors themselves are so amazing that they give me mixed emotions when watching it. I never know whose side I want to be on in the show, but everyone should watch it because of Nolan Ross!! He is a hilarious genius.

3. Revenge And OUaT - Revenge is one of the most thrilling shows on TV. They do deaths very well and they have the best fighting scenes I have ever seen on television. This show can make you scream, cry and make your heart pound. The two lead actresses are absolutely amazing and have had excellent performances. Revenge is the best show on television and will not disappoint you. In addition, Tommy Flanagan and Gina Torres are joining the cast

4. James - I think that people have misconceptions about this show being a ridiculous soap opera that makes no sense. While the show does have soapy elements, it balances it out with well written characters, an original concept, intriguing storylines and just overall entertainment value.



Saving Hope -

Returns on January 7, 2015 on CTV
Seasons 1-2 are no currently streaming as far as I can tell
Season 2 streaming on CTV.ca

1. Jana Ke - It is quite difficult for me to find a new show to watch when an old one has ended or I just don't like the storylines anymore. For example, I started some shows that a lot of people seem to love (Scandal, OUAT,...), but never got to sharing their opinion. With Saving Hope, it wasn't "love at first sight" at all. I watched about six or seven episodes before I came to the conclusion that it is a truly good show and that I will continue watching. To me, most of the characters are very relatable in their own way. The idea behind the show is a bit different, as it is somehow supernatural. I would definitely recommend Saving Hope to anyone who is looking for a show that is not too sad or tragic, but still has some drama!



Stalker -

Currently airs on CBS on Wednesdays at 10/9 C
Season 1 streaming on CBS.com


1. Valentin - The show is not only a basic procedural, it's one of the best handled-procedural shows ever. Maggie Q is stunning in the role and you should not make your opinion only by watching the pilot because there is so much more. The storylines are well-handled and very clever. The show is full of potential and you should really watch it to be scared but also to be entertained :)

2. Laura Markus - It's a great show with intense subject matter and cool mysteries related to stalkers. The writing is pretty great, the acting is stellar, and the soundtrack is freakishly haunting. Maggie Q and Dylan McDermott work very well together and all in all, it's just a great show. If it ever had a crossover with, say Criminal Minds, it would be phenomenal. Great show, not enough recognition.

3. Nevid - Don't let the critics fool you, this show is really good and I'm not usually into procedurals. T There's a lot of character development and the cases are actually intriguing.

4. Amy Daveries - Networks are flooded with shows about police/FBI inquiries about people who are often already dead or soon to be. And I mean, good for us, forensics and police officers' inner thoughts are a strong TV show subjects, but for once, let's deal with people who are very much alive. Stalker has been wrongly shot down by critics for its so called hate towards women. This could not be more wrong. It has been criticized for its violence. It's far from being the most violent show, and everything lies within the lines of the story. In fact, the critics could not be more wrong-but then again, they're nothing more than a single opinion that's been used to reflect a so-called panel. Stalker is pretty much the Criminal Minds for people being stalked. It happens in LA, showing how sick and twisted the rich and famous world sometimes is, and it digs into people's darkest secrets and fantasies. The main characters, Beth and Jack, could have fit either a nemesis-pattern or a lovers-pattern, but somehow they fall right in the middle, despite an obvious chemistry between their actors, Maggie Q and Dylan McDermott (who is at his best in Jack's shoes). Secondary characters are solid, and each and every week, you're up to a new story that will keep you breathless until the very last minute. But Stalker is so much more than this. It highlights strong characters, often women, who are not really pale victims anymore, but strongly willed people who are not afraid to get what they want. Showing that women can be criminals is anything but hate towards them; it's actually putting them at the same level as men, with men sometimes lying there as their victims. And there are the red-line stories of our main characters, and why they behave the way they do, and how they're going to survive whatever's thrown at them. Stalker is one of the best surprises of this season, and it's worth giving it a go...Because, just like me, you're going to take each and every episode like a slap in the face. A good one.

5. Ewelina - Such a great show! fresh and full of cool cases



State of Affairs -

Currently airs on NBC on Mondays at 10/9 C
Season 1 streaming NBC.com and Hulu

1. Tal - This is great a show maligned by Katherine Heigl naysayers. It gives an in-depth look at the inner workings of the CIA, and having a sensible woman President is pretty cool too.

2.  Dahne - To be honest, the pilot bored me and I didn't like the main character.  Then episodes 2 and 3 had great cases of the week and it drew me in.  Now the mytharc alone is worth watching.  I'm usually not a fan of political thrillers, but this one gets better each week.



Supernatural -

Currently airs on The CW on Tuesdays at 9/8 C
Seasons 1-9 streaming on Netflix
Season 10 streaming on CWTV.com and Hulu

1. Eleanor - This is hands down one of the best shows on television, and it just keeps getting better.






The Vampire Diaries -

Currently airs on The CW on Thursdays at 8/7 C
Seasons 1-5 streaming on Netflix
Season 6 streaming on CWTV.com and Hulu

1. Brooklyn Jones - Um did u miss the word "vampire" ??? Or the sexy as all get out brothers who are both desperately in love with the lovely heroine ??? This show is simply heaven. I've watched this show from the beginning and rewatched every episode at least 5 times. To be totally honest I want Stelena and Caroline and Klaus back but don't see that happening but anyways this show is amazing and it has everything from vampires to doppelgangers. Who doesn't love mixed fantasy?




About the Author - Dahne
One part teacher librarian - one part avid TV fan, Dahne is a contributing writer for SpoilerTV, where she recaps, reviews, and creates polls for Sleepy Hollow, White Collar, Grimm, Teen Wolf, and others. She's addicted to Twitter, live tweets a multitude of shows each week, and co-hosts the Sleepy Hollow "Headless" and Teen Wolf "Welcome to Beacon Hills" podcasts for Southgate Media Group. Currently she writes a Last Week in TV column for her blog and SpoilerTV. ~ "I speak TV."
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198 comments:

  1. So are you inspired to try any new shows? Is there a show that you wish had been nominated? What are your TV plans this midseason hiatus?

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  2. YAY!!! My submission was chosen! Thanks so much for adding mine in there (however it says the name Olivia instead of Taylor) either way though, I appreciate you putting mine in there for The 100! Hopefully it will encourage people to watch it!

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  3. Sorry about that. I am not sure what happened. Hopefully that was the only glitch. I fixed it. Thanks for participating.

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  4. Well they're not on the list but I'd like to try Hannibal, Fargo and The Bridge but I never find the time.....................
    I'm glad I started The Americans though.

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  5. Yaaaay revenge Made it. Mission completed :)

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  6. I can only second (or third?) those Please Like Me recommendations. Terrific show

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  7. Well my plans will remain the same as before, stick with TO/Arrow/Flash/Blacklist, when I got nothing better to do catch up on DVRd episodes of SPN/Saving Hope/Constantine and maybe start The 100.

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  8. some of these pitches are confusing me, especially since it paints shows I have already seen in a VERY different light.
    Only goes to show that our perception of fiction is oh-so-different.


    I may not agree with the way Flash/BatB/Reign are pitched but I'm glad and impressed by people taking their time to pitch their favourites. Well done, all of you

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  9. Thanks for putting all of this together. I've added Rectify, Stalker and SoA to my list. Everybody is really passionate about their favorites. It's nice.

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  10. Thank you, Dahne, for this opportunity. Please, guys, give Please Like Me a try!

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  11. There is still something i Would like to say about revenge:
    Don't be influenced by the haters on certain sites. They may not approve the direction of the show sometimes or the characters yet they watch it. Revenge has always been my favorite show and i watch shows like Game of Thrones and the good wife, so high quality shows. Nevertheless, Revenge will remain my favorite of all. You just feel so close to the characters and there are many moments where this show just makes you cry and many moments where you think wow this show is just excellent. Every monday i come home and revenge makes my day. I look forward to it every Single monday and i hope and wish that many people give it a try, because if not, you are seriously missing a good show. It does not matter what type of show you like, Revenge matches everyone's taste. Don't be misled by the fact that it is a soap opera. It may have soapy twists but that is all. You will love the wardrobe, and suspense of this show. Help and Save it by giving it a try

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  12. Stalker and SoA first, then Rectify and a re-watch of Scorpion. I watched it so fast. Hopefully in the next few weeks, The Librarians and Forever.

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  13. Everyone should watch The 100

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  14. well said, thats exactly how i feel about the show. It may not be a quality show, but so what I enjoy it for what it is, and i'm so glad that i've checked Revenge out a few years ago. It has become my most favorite show of all. Its so unfortunate how people on certain sites choose to hate on it, without really knowing, just how much of an amazing show Revenge is.

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  15. Currently I am re-watching Sons of Anarchy, when I finish that I plan to check out Hell on Wheels. I also plan to try Penny Dreaful and The Good Wife someday.

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  16. The 100 sounds interesting, I'm definitely checking it out

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  17. It is truely a great piece of television. It may not have strong dialogue like scandal or superb writing like the good wife but it is still an awesome show that deserves a bigger audience.

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  18. The good wife is pure excellence.

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  19. I don't have very many comedies on my watch list so I think I am going to give MOM a try. If I can find Saving Hope somewhere I will try that too - I already like both the male leads so it's already got that going for it.


    Hiatus has been a Warehouse 13 marathon - halfway thru S4 right now. I've heard really bad things about S5 though so I may just stop at the end of S4....


    PS - thanks for using my pitch for The 100! Kinda weird to see my name in the article :-)

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  20. Me too :) but people need to Check out revenge too!

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  21. I just wanted to say thank you to this site for giving us Fans the opportunity to promote our shows which is not possible on other sites. This Site deserves an emmy

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  22. I have way too many shows to add anymore. I watch many on that list: Person of Interest, The Flash, Nashville, etc.


    Forever and Constantine are awesome. I don't understand the low viewership. I'd have thought they'd do a bit better but then I thought the same for Almost Human. Constantine only kicked into gear after episode 3, but I personally enjoyed it from the start.


    Shows I watch not mentioned:


    Arrow - Darker than the Flash, but I love it as much and there's lots of action.


    Agents of SHIELD - Lots of actions and twists and linked to the Marvel movies which I find cool. It had a slow start but just as people started dropping out the awesome of mid-season 1 began. It's been awesome ever since.


    Dominion - A bit more slower paced than other supernatural themed shows but with complex characters. It is a show that puts the characters' stories first. It's a serious show with hints of humor and one that isn't afraid to surprise and shock you. There seemed to be a twist in almost every episode. It's got great quality for a Syfy show and quite frankly I think some critics jumped too hard on it - and you've got to throw religion out the window even though this show has angels. Enjoy it as a pure work of fiction. The show kicks into gear starting at episode 3 which is still my favorite of the 1st season - the Pilot is actually probably one of my least favorites though I liked all the episodes. Season 2 starts in the summer.


    Once Upon A Time - More than just about fairytales. I love the family element. And yes the true love element. A twist on classics without straying too far.


    Teen Wolf - Fun show to watch and lots of action for the most part. It's got it all for a werewolf show. And it's not really much of a teen show compared to its name. It surprised me with its darkness but it's not any darker than other supernatural themed shows.

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  23. When Revenge is at its best with fil eislers music thrown in, it truly brings chills to my spine. it deserves its season 1 ratings

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  24. I love OUAT. It is an awesome show that has warmed my heart many times. I actually started OUAT first and then discovered revenge. Revenge has similarities to OUAT and many other shows you watch. Want to give it a try?

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  25. me too! i love how we could truly express how we feel about our shows, without being criticized for it.

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  26. I just stick to mainly Sci-fi/Fantasy. I'm very selective about the other types of shows since I have so many in all. I did watch Revenge a bit one time, but wasn't interested much in the storyline.

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  27. Oh okay understand :)

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  28. I am actually surprised that Hannibal wasn't nominated because if recall correctly, It did get nominated last year. The Americans is on my to-watch list also.

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  29. The 100 is a great choice. If my computer would cooperate, i'd get caught up on the Blacklist too.

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  30. Great choices. :-) I hope to rewatch Scorpion before it returns as well.

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  31. I have The Good Wife on my someday watch list, mostly because of Wilson. He led me to Veronica Mars, which I loved.

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  32. Thanks for participating. I loved WH13 but HATED season 5. It was halfway up to the utter loathing I felt for season 8 of Supernatural. The Claudia's sister part was good and Artie is always excellent but nothing else was worth any of my time and it ruined the series for me.

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  33. I am glad to hear it! The cast alone is probably reason enough for me to watch it. Love Allan Cumming and Christine Baranski from various films/shows over the years.

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  34. Revenge got a decent amount of nominations so you weren't alone in pitching it.

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  35. I don't agree with all of the descriptions of shows either, mostly because I am an anti-shipper, but everyone likes shows for different reasons and I tried to pick differing pitches so it would be more well-rounded.

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  36. I have yet to see Veronica Mars, I have heard some really good things about it.

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  37. It is fun to hear people rave about their shows and to do so with such grace and class. I love hearing about new to me shows so I too plan on trying Rectify as soon as I can find an easy way to watch it.

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  38. Thank you for adding a show I had never heard of before. Usually I at least no the basics of the shows talked about here, but I knew nothing about Please Like Me. I love the diversity you added.

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  39. Seconded, thirded, one fifty firsted. :-) It really is a great show and my pick for most underrated show.

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  40. Awesome! It really is unlike anything else I watch and the show just keeps getting better.

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  41. Thank you for being so passionate and articulate about Revenge. I love how SpoilerTV allows people to actually discuss shows, both pros and cons, without it turning into a flame war. That's only possible because people like you participate.

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  42. SpoilerTV really is a great site for TV fans because you are both allowed to rave about a show and criticize it and still feel welcome in the community. It is not often you can truly discuss TV in all its glory and faults with other people and still have a community spirit.

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  43. Thank you for supporting us all! I am very happy that revenge gets to actually live here and that is all because you guys :) great work!

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  44. I know :) that makes me very happy

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  45. I was actually surprised that you didn't nominate Dominion since I know you are very passionate about it. I was going to nominate Teen Wolf and if this had been right after 3B I would have. I suspect it will get its equilibrium back this summer but it's hard to forget what a let-down season 4 was for me.


    Forever is a fantastic show that like you, I think got lost in the crime procedural shuffle. It's a shame because people are missing out on the wonderful Henry-Abe relationship. It is curerntly my favorite father-son relationship on TV for the drama side while Murray from The Goldbergs is my father of the year on the comedy side.

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  46. thats what i really love about this site. i mean if u enjoy something why not express it :)

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  47. It is pretty atypical for a show that takes place in a high school. Veronica is one of my favorite female characters and I love how she holds her own. I would definitely try the first 3 seasons. Season 3 was a bit of a mess in parts.

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  48. That's what I'm afraid of - most of the people I have talked to about the show (online and irl) have said to just stop at the end of S4...maybe watch S5 WAAAAY later so it doesn't ruin the overall feeling towards the show - they likened it the last season of HIMYM or when X-Files jumped the shark....since I heeded the warnings on those two shows and they both still hold a special place in my fandom heart, think I may do the same for WH13.


    Parks and Rec is next on my Netflix list but I just got S3 of Person of Interest for Christmas.....oh, the decisions!!!!

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  49. The Flash shouldn't be here lol. And since I'm talking about TF, I have to say I don't get why people love the show so much. I find it kinda boring and just not entertaining like Arrow. Episodes 8 and 9 were good, so I'm hoping it gets better as the season goes. I ended up loving TTP after almost dropping it, and its cancellation still hurts ;(. The last comment on Revenge is on point! the show doesn't feel like a soap opera AT ALL; it takes soapy elements and makes them really good and realistic unlike soap operas.


    During winter break I'm catching up on Game of Thrones and Homeland (stopped at the middle of S2 of both like a year and a half ago cause I didn't want to run out of episodes, but now I have a lot!). Also watching some episodes from the fall shows that I couldn't watch + the Hulu episodes of MLS + the last episodes of some finished shows I'm watching (Ringer, V, OUATiW).

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  50. My tv (ish) plans consisted of a Banshee catch up (from scratch) - seriously, it's awesome; a watch of the MCU movies (again, from scratch); and SHIELD (of which I have just finished S1). At this point I think adding any more shows to my ever-growing list (5 or 6 of which I'm still behind on... from like, early November) would break my sanity.

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  51. Revenge really does not feel like a soap opera at all and it is sad that hence people have a wrong prejudice

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  52. While checking the complete list of nominations I came across a nomination for Cristela. Is there a reason it wasn't added? Or did it just get lost among the rest of the shows?

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  53. Instead of but and need you should use hopefully and will. It sounds less like a threat lol

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  54. For me, The Flash has been hugely more impressive and entertaining than Arrow has this season. But to each their own. Also, still annoyed at TTP's cancellation, so we can agree there ;)

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  55. 90% of the shows here I'm either already watching (a lot), tried and didn't like it (BatB, Elementary, etc) or are on my to watch list (TGW, SPN, TVD, etc).

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  56. I'm not talking about this season specifically of Arrow/TF, but actually I'm not liking The Flash at all; I'm just hoping something happens like with TTP.

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  57. No, I know, I just wanted to compare the two. The Flash is very different to Arrow, and the crossover illustrated that. But tastes are different.


    TTP won't come back, which is a shame. They shouldn't have cancelled it in the first place.

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  58. Sounds like your hiatus is going to be busy. I hope to watch V over the summer hiatus since I won't have time now. I loved the mini-series but never saw the TV show.


    As for Flash vs. Arrow, I think the direct opposite. Arrow got muddled down until i just cannot watch it anymore, while I find The Flash a breath of fresh air. I am enjoying it more than I ever expected to. I agree that it doesn't fit the category of a low-rated show though. In the end, I kept it because someone took the time to nominate it.

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  59. Person of Interest's first two seasons are available on Netflix... if you're in the UK (or have a UK proxy etc).

    There was a list of 2014's best shows on Vox and one line on there was perfect. "Person of Interest feels like the best show on TV literally nobody knows about — even though it's frequently one of TV's best-rated shows." Literally everything about it is pure quality - the acting, writing, the way its put together. It is beautifully entertaining. There's no show on television I look forward to as much as POI (Arrow used to be level, but in the last year POI has improved while Arrow declined). If it gets cancelled (which I have no expectation of - ratings are steady enough for CBS to renew it), I will probably go and sit in a ball in a dark cave somewhere for a while.



    Also, Forever is awesome and it's gonna be an awful day in May when ABC pull the plug.

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  60. I find it completely silly that some shows are available in some countries but not in others. I'm usually on the more fortunate side, being in the US, but TV networks need to come up with a better way at distributing shows. I am however happy that people in the UK can watch the first 2 seasons of PoI. I always have in near the top of my to-watch list, but Root annoys me so much I can't seem to get to it.


    I too will decry the cancellation of Forever. It's too bad people don't know about this show.

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  61. The crossover was an amazing wake up call. They really do have completely different tones and styles. I never appreciated how much until watching Oliver try to live in Barry's world and Barry try to live in Oliver's.

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  62. Are there any low-rated shows we missed that you think people should be watching?

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  63. Smart plan. The X-Files and Buffy were my first TV obsessions and they were also the first 2 shows to completely let me down. I wish I had a magic 8 ball back then to tell me when to back out of those shows.

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  64. POI is coming to Netflix US in Fall 2015 (when it goes to WGN with syndication deal etc). I'll be happier when the damn channel that shows it over here decides to actually start showing season THREE rather than fixating on its stupid Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother. Where did you get to? I pretty much hated Root before 3.10 (though I liked her in that "she's a great villain, and I want her to continue cause she's great, but can she die soon?" kind of way). Since then Amy Acker has really stepped it up a notch and Root is awesome.


    Yeah, it's frustrating. Even more frustrating for me is that I want Forever to do well, but it competes with POI, which I want to do well more. Ugh.

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  65. Ha! I have reconciled myself to never ever completing my to-watch list. I'll be frankly shocked if I ever finish the top 50 to be honest. I'm glad you tried SHIELD. It took it a little longer than most shows to find its footing but it has been very entertaining for me. I adore Melinda May.

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  66. I knew from the pilot of Flash it was way different in tone and style. One reason: Cisco.

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  67. 50?! I'm not that bad. Though, give it 18 months and I probably will be.


    I used to love Ward... used to. SHIELD was decent in the first 16 I thought (aka pre-Winter Soldier). 17 was great until the ending (ugh, Ward for Hydra made me want to hit things). 18-20 were duds. 21 redeemed things with Ward's development. And 22 had Samuel J Jackson being awesome ("You didn't tell me he was this crazy" I think the line was), so enough said. Not sure where season 2 will go, but I'm looking forward to seeing it.

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  68. SPN was mine and after experiencing the Gamble and Carver years (Gamble killed Bobby, she is just as bad as Carver in my book), I too wish for a magic 8 ball. Fortunately, most the shows I watch now are relatively new so I'm hoping that none of them crash and burn in their 2nd-3rd seasons.

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  69. Thank you so much for pointing it out. It was mistakenly left off and I have added it in now. I really appreciate you letting me know. I don't want anyone's nominated show left out. My computer has been shutting itself off at regular intervals since Christmas so I had to piecemeal this. If you find anything else I missed please let me know.

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  70. Mom is great, although the show really gets going once Allison Janney first appears as Bonnie. She is the star of the show.

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  71. I am rooting for them to turn Ward into the Big Bad to be honest. I think that would be fun. For my it was the Super Special Snowflake Skye storyline that had me throwing socks.

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  72. Does SHIELD get better after episode 4? That is when I stopped watching it when it first came out.

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  73. I am mostly good with Gamble. Tarping Baby for much of season 7 was a crime against the fandom. For me it wasn't so much killing Bobby off (since he had a great send-off even though I wanted him to stay) but lamely bringing him back as a ghost 3 episodes later. What the heck was that? I will for now and forever declare with Dean, "What's dead should stay dead."

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  74. I adore Cisco. He makes me laugh. Still I really liked how they showed what a good friend he can be with Caitlin because it helped round his character out more. Still waiting for his back story though.

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  75. I love Allison Janney so when I saw she was the star I was like "How do I not know about this show!". I've been considering the CBS pay TV thing they just started - may be worth the price for me now that I have more than just a couple shows I watch on their channel (I don't own a TV so no DVR or on demand options).

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  76. I stopped in the middle of season 2 with PoI, right before Carter died. I was already frustrated that they made Root a regular instead of Zoe, who was the female besides Carter that I liked best.

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  77. If you do try the CBS thing, let me know how the commercials are. I'm not opposed to paying for the TV I want to see, but if I'm going to be sitting through the exact same amount of commercials, I do balk at that a lot.

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  78. Will do...I have Hulu+ so I'm used to commercials but if they play the same commercial over and over again like ABC does/did on their free player, I'm out. ABC may have gotten better about that since I started watching all their shows on Hulu but watching the same Verizon commercial three times in a row at every commercial break was rage inducing. I actually think the reason I have AT&T is a direct result of those commercials **shudders**.

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  79. Agreed - the ghost thing was insult to injury. I was OK with the Gamble years up until Bobby. The Bobby thing ranks second only to Amelia on my "WTF, are you kidding me" SPN list. Putting Baby in a garage is #3 on that list ;-)

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  80. When Hulu first started, it had the same problem. I saw the same Wendy's commercial so many times, I got naeseous just thinking about the restaurant. I just recently started going there again.

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  81. Do you mean season 3, since that's when Carter's death was? Root improves straight after Carter dies.

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  82. Well, they cast his brother so that will come very soon.

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  83. I think Taxi Driver has #2-10 of my "Are You Freaking Kidding Me?" awards. Sam not looking for Dean in Purgatory will always be #1. If looks could kill, every single PTB with Supernatural at that point would have been salted and burned faster than a season 2 demon smokeout.

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  84. LOL - Exactly! I hear a Verizon commercial start and I get exponentially more annoyed until I can reach the mute button. Fortunately, Hulu actually heeds those "does this ad pertain to you" votes and mostly filters out Verizon for me.

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  85. Nashville, The Middle (thanks that you added my review btw), Hart of Dixie, Saving Hope, Reign & Jane the Virgin, The 100 - well desserved to be over there.

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  86. I'd loathe that. 'The Super Special Snowflake Skye storyline' you mean her being an adopted alien? That's weird.

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  87. Yep. I thought the first few episodes were decent to be honest. But it does improve.

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  88. Ahhh, the S2 feels! I think that's the reason I like Constantine so much - reminds of early SPN.

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  89. Supernatural pre-writers' strike is some of my favorite TV of all time.

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  90. That and the fact that every single character stops the action to tell her how special and important she is until I want to vomit. They had been getting better about that but after this midseason finale I fret for my sanity again.

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  91. I did not hear that. Awesome!

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  92. Yep, sorry about that. The good news is I'm not as behind as I thought I was.

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  93. Thanks for participating. One of these days I am going to find The Middle on sale and watch the DVD's. Such a shame that it isn't on Netflix.

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  94. You are very welcome. It struck me as weird so I decided to go ahead and ask, I'm glad I could help.

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  95. Thanks for this Dahne. I hope some people start watching About a Boy. It's such a great show. I also plan to watch The Americans and maybe The 100.

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  96. You've convinced me to try About a Boy. I was too busy when it first came out and I liked a lot of comedies then. Since one of the 3 comedies I currently watch is ending this week, I should have some room.

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  97. If you ever spot anything weird like that in my stuff, please let me know. Sometimes things get by me.

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  98. I was surprised that the CBS app let me watch all of the episodes of Scorpion. I couldn't on CBS.com. The commercials can be annoying but I've resigned myself. Some breaks will show 3, others may show 5.
    also surprisingly, sometimes.especially NBC won't show any at all.

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  99. That and the Cialis commercial are the worst.

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  100. As I live in the UK I normally download all my shows via torrent sites, that might be another way for you watch it.

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  101. Glad to hear it, I just thought they were really slow paced. I might give the show another try, but probably not anytime soon since I am behind on a few shows I watch as it is.

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  102. Yay to giving "Mom" a shot!

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  103. Allison Janney is fantastic, but I also think Anna Faris hasn't gotten enough credit, she's been doing some fine work too. And most importantly, the chemistry between them (and Mimi Kennedy's Marjorie) is sensational.

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  104. From the ones listed that I watch I wish more people were seeing The 100, Stalker, Revenge, Person of Interest and Chicago PD + I don't watch The Americans or TMP (on my to watch list since long ago) but I've heard so many good things and they look really good so I wish those 2 would do better too. Now, shows that aren't on the list; I would say Agents of Shield (it's getting so much better so hopefully it will rise) + I don't watch Hannibal but I think it deserves more viewers cause it looks really good and I've heard amazing things about it.

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  105. The other day one of the actors (Alexa Vega) said S2 of TTP should be a movie, and I couldn't agree more with her; but that's probably not going to happen. Never say never though lol...

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  106. everyone should watch the 100. i know its super annoying because literally everyone on the site has been saying that in every comment thread lol, but it truly is a remarkable show.

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  107. I don't think I really noticed the article at the time or else I definitely would have nominated Dominion.

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  108. They're not slow paced anymore.

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  109. I'm thinking of starting The Mindy Project, Mom and Person of Interest.

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  110. I'm SO glad for The 100, but NO HANNIBAL, really?
    In the impossible case that I had to chose only one(Hannibal or The 100), I'd say Hannibal for sure.
    I cannot believe it wasn't nominated this year.

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  111. Can I just say a thank you to the UK channel E4, whch has picked up Supernatural after Sky Living dropped it and is starting to show season 9 from next week on a Tuesday, after The 100. I was worried we would not get season 9 in the UK, but we have. That's the third channel for Supernatural now.

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  112. I have the same problem recommending Hannibal I have with The Leftovers. They are shows which clearly aren't for everyone so it feels hard to include them in big, mass appealing things, like this one.

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  113. All three are amazing shows! Be aware though that The Mindy Project really finds its voice around the middle of the first season. There is a lot of experimentation during the first half of the season (even including dropping some cast members and adding some), so while still very enjoyable, it isn't at its very best yet! But stick with it and you won't regreat it!

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  114. Looks like I found the other person on this site who shares my love for About a Boy ;) I too hope our submissions can bring more people to the show!

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  115. Yeah! Those are amazing news! I actually wrote to you in particular on the submissions post stating that I truly believed, based on the type of comedies that you seem to enjoy that About a Boy should be right up your alley, particularly because it truly avoids any exploration whatosever of a romantic comedy between the two leads even in spite of them becoming a family of sorts. It has so much hear that it truly is a shame to see it struggling in the rating nowadays without having enough people to support it.

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  116. It appears it was this site's pick as well ahah ;)

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  117. I agree, I am finding this space almost like a sacred heaven for us to rave about our favorites and learn more about other shows. If you think it is appropriate, I almost feel like this thing should happen twice a year (probably during summer for the second round), since it teaches so much to all of us, tv shows fanatics.

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  118. I have been convinced to add it to my "to sample" list of shows ;)

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  119. Beauty and the Beast, Revenge, Bitten, Haven, Supernatural, Forever, Scorpion, Atlantis, Baby Daddy, The Big Bang Theory, The Flash, Grimm, The Librarians, Lost Girl, Melissa and Joey, Mom, Once upon a time, Sleepy Hollow, Stalker, Teen Wolf, Two and a half men and Under the Dome are the show I like a lot and have to see! The first 5 are a total must see!!!!

    Reign, The 100, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Constantine, Gotham, Marry Me, Mysteries of Laura, Resurresctions, State of Affairs are shows that I'm giving a change, but not really hitting it of, some just barely. Reign and Constantine might make it to the must watch list.

    Arrow (sadly) I given up on, because of a bad stupid storyline. A good "super" hero totally ruined! Very interesting, but not surprising, to see that it did not make this list!

    The Vampires Diaries is THE worst vampire show I have ever seen, by far and I do love supernatural shows, but this one has the worst looking vampire makeup ever seen, beside that the actors all look bored to death and it really shows in their acting, they don't even try to make this interesting!



    The shows that would be on my must see list but were canceled, for some strange reason, is Witches of East End and Star-Crossed. Such a shame because they where really good shows.


    Absolutely hate when tv stations cancel there show, without an ending, because of some very faulty rating system. At least give them a change to give their stories an ending.


    A lot of the shows on that list are something that don't interest me at all. Boring cop or legal based shows that are already to many of, or medical or business shows. Worst of all are the "everydays problem" shows, those I don't even bother to check out anymore. So there is nothing new for me to check out from that list.

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  120. Of course my Reign pitch wasn't included! -.- Just kidding I like this post, gives people space to maybe decide for a new show, try something new.
    Sadly I have no more empty slots, maybe for a couple of Summer shows.

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  121. since when do you have a profile pic? lol

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  122. For a week now :)

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  123. Nice! since there really hasn't been any news, I haven't been reading the comments and hadn't noticed

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  124. I'm glad,VD,Nashville,BatB,Reign ,Jane,HoD got mentioned.

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  125. Excellent, results in the save a show, half the shows I root for were on a lot of people save there show, for me BATB, About a Boy, Chicago Fire, Night Shift, Revenge, Constantine. All these amazing responses about the 100 is definetly making me want to take it up again, I gave up after one episode now I'm really feel left out, so this poll has made me want to watch the Stalker and Christella, that will keep me busy during the rest of the hiatus, got a lot of tv viewing ahead:)

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  126. I hear it from all sides but I've never found the time or motivation to start the 100. I`m simply not ready for another CW show playing with my expectations of a sci-fi heavy show and probably delivering another ship fest (I heard there`s "Bellarke" and stuff like that).


    Wait till the BluRay for season 2 comes out, the show is so much more fun if binge watched!

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  127. She is great too and does make me laugh a lot, I'ts just Allison normally makes me laugh in nearly every scene she is in, where as Anna doesn't. Both their interactions with Marjorie this season have been hilarious though, glad she was upped to regular.

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  128. I forgot about those! I always found it funny when the list of side-effects was 2/3 of the commercial time!

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  129. SO glad Mimi Kennedy was made a regular. I remember she was cast in a pilot that ended up not getting picked up and I was so nervous the show was going to lose her for good.

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  130. I thought one of Mimi Kennedy or Kevin Pollak would become a regular. I imagine he will be upped to regular at some point. Mimi has actually been cast for the upcoming show "The Brink" on HBO.

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  131. I have seen a couple of episodes already and I'm really enjoying it. I'm happy that a season 4 is a sure thing.

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  132. Some people ship The 100 and those people drive me nuts. It can be irksome but I avoid the fandom in The 100 and only concentrate on the best parts. Episode 5 was amazing and it has been pretty good to awesome since then. I won't say that there isn't romance and the first 3 episodes can seem pretty CW, but it makes romance a very small portion of what is essentially a life or death survivor story and once people realize all the danger, it becomes anything but a CW-reputation show.


    I only marathon Blacklist these days because their stinginess with answers drives me batty.

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  133. Warehouse 13 and Teen Wolf get my biggest disappointments award for this year. That last season of WH13 was simply atrocious and Teen Wolf season 4 was such a let down to the awesome season 3B.

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  134. Hmm, I didn't realizse there would be a difference. Good to know. Thanks.

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  135. I think SHIELD has good buzz going into this alien plot. Hopefully it will mean rising ratings as well.

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  136. Thanks for your kind words. Hmm, I never thought about doing it for summer hiatus. That's a great idea. Maybe I could open that one up to any shows, even those that have been cancelled, so it wouldn't be a ratings-based thing. I know a lot of people get into a summer hiatus slump.

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  137. By a whole lot. I was glad to see it. I keep hoping more people will try it so we can create an even bigger fanbase.

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  138. Christmas present to yourself? I did that with some TV shows too this season. I still have Dominion on my wish list and I am excited to see where the show is going for season 2. That's quite a lot of minutes taken out of the US airings though. Darn commercials.


    I do loathe Liam and all things freshmen about season 4. Mostly though I hated that it felt like the entire show took a huge leap backwards to retread season 1. If it weren't for Malia making me laugh, I would have brain bleached the entire season from my memory. They need to kill off all the new characters and actually give the leads more screen time.

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  139. I have a long backlog of comments to respond to since my computer broke down last week. Sorry I didn't get to yours. It does sound to be right up my alley. I am a huge fan of family-type comedies and not of romance or raunchy ones. I love the idea of the two leads not getting romantically involved if only because it is a refreshing change from every single other show.

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  140. Ha! Maybe we'll wear down people's defenses instead of just make them annoyed. I truly hope everyone at least sees episode 1.05 because it shows exactly how non-CW this show is with the Ark perspective.

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  141. That is awesome! I am so glad you found some that sounded interesting to you.

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  142. So why don't you nominate it right here. Tell us why Hannibal is such a great show and I will add it in.

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  143. Personally I don't care for either of them because of their pacing, but they do have some stunning visuals. I always have trouble recommending shows too because I am more of an action-oriented, plot-driven viewer so I try to warn people of that when I do recommend things. I'm not the kind to like award-winning shows usually because I just want to be entertained. What I like about this forum is that all different kinds of shows are highlighted so those who are more character-driven can find the shows that move them while I can find the fun, fast entertainment I crave.

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  144. Supernatural always rises to live, much like its characters. I am happy you are getting it back. I know fans have been fighting for the right to see it for awhile now.

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  145. Thanks so much for adding your nominations for these shows. I am going to start Mom and About a Boy because of the recommendations. I need some good comedies now that most of my favorites were cancelled last season. As for picking which nominations to include, it was really, really hard - especially for The 100 and Reign since they got so many votes. At one point I didn't think I was going to get through The 100 nominations. They jsut kept coming. The reason I include the link to all the submissions is because there are so many fantastic nominations that I just didn't have space to include. I do appreciate you and everyone else taking the time to nominate. It was inspiring to read about so much great TV. Oh and I hoep to try Reign in the summer since it was so popular here.

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  146. I'm sorry none of these inspired you to take a chance on them. I think people did a great job of selling me on some shows I didn't give a chance to earlier, but yes, not every show is for every person. The ones you dismiss are likely someone else's favorites and some of your favorites others likely dismiss for their own reasons. Arrow wasn't nominated because this was mostly for low-rated shows and Arrow is having no trouble in ratings. I also loved Star-Crossed last year, but TV is a business and the show wasn't bringing in the money it needed to so I don't blame The CW for cancelling it. That's just business.

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  147. I am sorry about that. We had over 60 nominations for Reign so there were far too many to include everyone's even though there were so many fantastic ones. I do thank you for nominating though. I hope your TV viewing lightens up a bit in the summer so you hopefully get to try something new. I like you have very little time right now so many of them are going on my to-watch list. Sadly I never seem to have the time to clear it off either. So much TV, so little time these days. :-)

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  148. We did get a good variety and I very much appreciate that. It's so much more fun when a lot of shows are nominated.

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  149. I was tempted to add Resurrection too because it has a great storyline. My only problem is that I think it is a much better show to marathon because it can get a little slow. I too hope it is wrapped up well. I have to say that adding Margaret to the show was inspired. She's enlivened it and added an extra layer of mystery and menace.


    I am glad you are thinking of picking The 100 back up again. At least try until the 5th episode, which has a fantastic Ark storyline. That is when I knew The 100 was going to be must-see TV for me. I rarely get that emotional at TV.

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  150. Ambar Moreno Candelas30 December 2014 at 19:27

    Supernatural best show ever!!! I can´t wait!! :D

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  151. I've fell in love with Resurrection during this season. Season 1 was too slow paced for me and while it is still slow paced, I've found this season to have more going on each episode, possibly because there are more simultaneous storylines taking place which allows them to play with their paces differently. The overall storyline also has improved tremendously, a lot due to Margaret's addition which has set in motion a number of great storylines in the show. It's too bad that I've gotten into it right when it i about to get cancelled, but I hope we have a proper conclusion.

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  152. Ugh, I hate it when shows are available on Netflix but not in my country (a.k.a. The Netherlands). I used proxy a few times to see what Netflix UK and Netflix US have to offer (and I'm telling you, it's far more than the Dutch version), but it's getting harder and harder to use a free proxy. I'm planning to watch Person of Interest and I've already bought season 1 on DVD, but buying every season on DVD is a bit expensive. Downloading is possible, but does no good to my computer. Sigh, why can't they just add every season of every single show to Netflix? (rethorical question, I know the answer)

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  153. Ahah I imagine how you felt with the 100 nominations coming in incessantly! It should be a good feeling as a fan though to see so much love for the show ;)

    I am very glad you will be trying out About a Boy, Mom and Reign because of this since I love all three shows. I would be surprised if you weren't to like About a Boy honestly. Mom I really cannot tell because it is such a peculiar humor that I don't know how to anticipate whether someone will like it or not! I hope you enjoy it! Like I said in my previous post, I believe it might take a while to get into the kind of humor of the show, but it is very worth it if you do end up liking it! As for Reign, I am happy that you will be trying it out and by no means I want to discourage you but I must say (like I said in my Most Improved Shows article) that the first half of Season 1 has a lot happening around one particular love triangle which I know you despise. Personally I thought it was one of the best love triangle things around because it actually had... say "political" reasons for the flip flopping and wasn't based on characters changing their minds and all that,but since I know you really dislike them, you might have a hard time dealing with it. What I can say is for you to remember that it is only one storyline of the show that happens to take place in the earlier part of its run but that is then wrapped and closed.

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  154. No problem at all, it wasn't meant as a complaint, more like a warning that I was going to repeat myself ;)

    Let me know what you thought of the show later on!

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  155. Yep that would have been a good variant of this and I am sure it would help a lot of people to get over summer hiatus slump as you've said!

    Thanks for the kind words about the most improved article, glad you've enjoyed it!

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  156. If only ABC would put a decent lead-in at 8pm to fuel in some casual audience, I think that could help as well. I don't understand why they are trying Fresh off The Boat There, I would really prefer Beyond the Tank as a lead-in for Shield's second half, and The Whispers as a lead-out!

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  157. Please do give another try to Agents of Shield! The early episodes were just okay for me but it has turned into a completely different show. Believe me when I tell you that you truly do not know what the show is if you've stopped watching before it found its true voice. Slow paced is something that I am pretty sure no current fans of the show would use to describe how it is. You have twists one after the other, plenty of character development (both from old characters which you will see on a completely different light as their stroylines progress and from new characters) and a lot of action all the time. Try it out again and go until the end of the season, you will love it and you will jump right into the awesome Season 2;)

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  158. I think a lot of that is because Anna tends to get the more serious material while Allison has, by definition, a more straight-laugh character. It's the junction of the two that works so damn well though.

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  159. I agree with this. I also hope they can bring back Octavia Spencer for some episodes now that Red Band Society has finished filming.

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  160. I really hope people watch The 100, we really need better ratings! It's such a good show!
    The Americans sounds good, I'd never heard about it until now so thanks!

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  161. The Blacklist is probably the definition of "show that is best when marathon-ed". But I have others like that (Sleepy Hollow for instance)

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  162. Very nice to see these results, Dahne! I of course watch The 100, Stalker and State of Affairs from the list above but I'll be most devestated if The 100 is canceled. That is truly the most underrated show right now. And I'm glad it got over 100 nominations, it's only fitting given the show's title lol.

    From the ones above, a few have already been added to my watchlist (which is getting longer and longer, I really need to write it down soon or else I'll forget some good shows). The first one I'll be watching is Person of Interest, which I'll start on as soon as I somehow finish Breaking Bad. Also on my watchlist is The Good Wife. Shows I'm considering to add to my watchlist are The Americans, Revenge and The Leftovers, but I am still in doubt about them.

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  163. I'm really annoyed with the CW due to the lack of their promotion of the 100. I really wished they'd promote it more because it would do a lot better if people actually knew about it. They definitely didn't promote the season premier enough and I'm just really disappointed because as hard as the fans on social networking try to promote it, it would be getting higher ratings if the CW did. They promote shows that in my opinion aren't as good as the 100 a hell of a lot more and it's so frustrating. It the show doesn't get renewed I'll be so upset because it has the makings for a REALLY good show. I think it's the only show I've watched that gives romance a back seat and instead let's the very interesting non-romantic plot really drive it throughout. It's just so good, I'll be really angry if it get's cancelled. Sci-fi/post-apocalyptic shows are my weakness seriously I just love them so much.

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  164. Wonderful review about Beauty and the Beast, this is my favorite series and it really has something special for me the best of all

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  165. The issue is that so many shows getting renewed and with adding new ones the schedule is getting pretty tight. Don't know how I'll survive the spring with adding 4 new dramas to my schedule.
    I use these small vacations and summer to catch up with shows. Just started watching Salem and have to catch up with Forever and Resurrection and rewatching VD's season 6 so far!

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  166. I didn't know that was possible, thank you so much!
    I think Hannibal is one of the most remarkable yet underrated TV shows of our time. Bryan Fuller has finally received the critical acclaim he deserves. Like every show he creates, Hannibal is built on its characters and visual style. But I think he's reached a peak here. As you watch, you can feel the mechanisms of the plot ticking in perfect synch(a precision almost like the one Hannibal has), culminating in an epic, breathtaking harmony between the fully fleshed out characters and the world in their eyes, which the show portrays.
    This isn't your typical cop show, it isn't a typical psychological thriller. Hannibal surpasses every expectation and delves into the workings of an ill mind, so overwhelming it makes you question your own morality. The first season starts out like a produceral but makes sure to show you that's not the intention. After a thrilling season finale comes the second season, incomparable and even more epic than the first one. You can actually feel the energy this show has when it just gets better and better with every single episode. I just wish more people would suffer the wait between season along with me and the small but loyal fanbase Hannibal has. XD

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  167. I agree with everything you've said it can move a little slow now it's going into a serious crescendo, I also agree with you and Dahne with the addition of Margaret she is a force to be reckoned with, I really do hope they conclude this amazing show satisfactorily it is unique tv, I am so going to be picking the 100 back up, it's looking very exciting, and with the recommendations, I can't go wrong!!!

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  168. Agreed about The Blacklist. I'd add Resurrection to the list as well. With my lack of enthusiasm for Sleepy Hollow this year, it may go the way of Arrrow for me. Right now it is only the podcast and some awesome live tweeters that are keeping it on the weekly schedule for me.

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  169. I would happily pay one lump sum to get all the streaming sites. It would be a whole lot more convenient than trying to figure out where a show streams and if I have that site.

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  170. Will do. It will likely depend on how fast I can get caught up on 4 shows and if my computer cooperates. Hopefully I can get to it next week.

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  171. I actually have reservations about Reign the most because of the love triangle and some things I heard about the premiere. That's why I will probably wait until summer to try it. I tend to be a little more patient with shows then. I also did NOT like the Mom pilot but I realize that comedy especially can take awhile to find its foot so I'm happy to give it 4 episodes to see if it grows on me.

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  172. I completely understand. I have a file just called Marathon Later because there isn't enough time in the day. I need to get caught up on several shows I dropped earlier this season as well.

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  173. Margaret is a runner-up for Best New Addition in my yearly awards. She's after Trubel from Grimm and before a couple of characters from SHIELD.

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  174. Why don't you do a nomination for why Supernatural is so great in the comments here? maybe you'll get others to try ti too.

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  175. Glad you found a show to try out. I too love The 100.

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  176. Will be waiting ;)

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  177. Yeah I am happy that you will be trying out Reign but like I said, I am reservations if it's the kind of show you would be into. But we shall see ;)

    As for Mom, for what it's worth, I also didn't particularly like the pilot. Looking back, I don't necessarily think those episodes were weaker than the later ones from Season 1, it's just that Mom has a very peculiar type of humor that takes a while for one to get used to, in my opinion. I felt that I really needed to watch it for a while to get into it. But maybe that was a personal thing and you won't agree with me!

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  178. Resurrection I felt improved the pacing tremendously this year. A lot was due to Margaret and better storylines in general, but a big portion I believe also came from an actual improvement in the pace that came from the fact that they had more storylines going at the same time, thus giving them the chance to balance the overall pace of the show.

    I haven't disliked this season of Sleepy Hollow as much as most of you guys did, but then again, I didn't love last year as much as most of you did. The result is that I end up liking it as much as I always had. It's not necessarily one of my favorite shows, but it's a fun, enjoyable show with great plot twists, a lot of craziness and great characters.

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  179. I laughed when I was counting The 100 nominations as soon as I got to the 100th one. Here's hoping 100 people try it.


    My to-watch list is incredibly full right now. In fact, I think I'm going to section it off into comedy / drama/ sci-fi / less than 30 episodes / and watch first. Breaking Bad is somewhere in the middle of it next to The Wire, two shows I just never seem to get to. Person of Interest is higher up after The Blacklist, Alias, and catching up on Ressurection, Vikings, The Missing, Gracepoint, Criminal Minds, NCIS:LA, The Strain, Jane the Virgin, Honourable Woman, and a few comedies. I can see hiatus rushing right past me already.

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  180. I don't fault the CW as much as people's preconceived notions about The CW. It hasn't been what people think of it for a couple of years now and I can't wait until there comes a day when people won't see CW Show and automatically assume the worst.

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  181. I am glad you felt the BatB reviews adequately summed up your favorite.

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  182. I too hope more people start watching the 100. I'm confident that the excellence of this show can't go unnoticed forever, eventually people have to learn about it. Some shows don't get an audience until later on (e.g. Scandal), I just hope it's not too late by then.


    I'm glad my nomination for the Americans helped someone learn about the show. It truly is great. The acting and the production value is top notch. Very engaging piece of television, you should try it out.

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  183. I totally agree with you on the WH13 part. Unfortunately I never watched Teen Wolf. As for WH 13 they managed to throw 4 seasons of character development under the bus in only a 2 episodes. That is almost an achievement.

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  184. So happy to see that many people are going to try out The 100 from here on out. It's definitely my favorite show on The CW right now. Everyone needs to know about this wonderful and intense show! Also, I just finished catching up on The Americans after taking a break from it last season. Season 2 had me on the edge of my seat! As soon as one episode finished, I quickly moved on the next one. I was SO invested in it haha. Here's hoping that season 3 will do the same!

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  185. The 100 is my favorite show on the CW right now too. Next comes The Flash, but the two are so completely different from each other that it is hard to compare them.

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  186. Jaime Camill, the one that does Jane's dad said ion an interview he is happy they got a second season and he hopes they get a third. I like the show and i hope more people watch it. I hope that with all the buzz it's getting for it's nom gets results

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  187. I wish Syfy had left the Dominion finale as 2 episodes like it originally was.


    Sort of a Christmas gift. I got an Amazon gift card for Christmas jumped online asap that night and ordered it since the day before it had been released. Still not in yet.

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  188. Resurrection is still super slow to me but I think that some of the twists they've revealed have helped and Margaret is definitely a huge part of that. I'm good with the multiple storylines too. I just hope they can tie up loose ends.


    I do think my high expectations coming into season 2 is part of the problem I have with Sleepy Hollow, but mostly it is the lack of living up to their own potential that is causing me to actively dislike it. They need an overhaul quickly to get the magic back.

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  189. Thank you. It was like watching a completely different show and one that made a travesty out of all the good that came before it.

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  190. It's still a little too expensive for me but I have hte Dominion DVDs on my wish list. I'll definitely get it to rewatch before season 2 returns.

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  191. The worst thing is to find a great show after it's already been cancelled so I hope The 100 picks up some new viewers as well.

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  192. Jane the Virgin is truly different from anything else on network TV. I like that the CW is willing to take chances and I hope it pays off for them.

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  193. That's true. I hope that the 100 is it what breaks people out of that thinking of the CW because it really is nothing like the other shows on the CW. I still wish they'd promote it more, though there's nothing we can do about that except promote it ourselves.

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  194. Yeah I just hope that people notice it over the hiatus so the ratings are better when we come back on the 21st. Thanks for nominating it I think I'm going to try it out!

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  195. Jane didn't get renewed for season two though-CW denied that report and they don't usually announce early renewals til Feb.Plus,that affiliates/people working for that affiliates that reported the renewal later that day admitted they mistook "backorders" for "renewals"..Plus,the day it got the GG nom,Pedowitz admitted Janes ratings ratings aren't where Cw would like and they'd wait & see,it's a show to have patience with " they said,

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  196. i know its not oficial.I saw the interview and he said it himself. I dont know if that count for something

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  197. Yeah, don't belve Eveything you see or hear until/unless CW confirms it.If it were true that Jane was renewed early,CW would've confirmed.Plus,CW would make the announcement themselves ,not let a affiliate or cast member do it.Also as I said,won't do early renewals before Frb.The actor could be going by a false report from the afflites,mistankley thinking backorder means Especially ,with Pedowitz saying they'd wait and see how Janes ratings ent for a while linger before renewing,

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