What's on TV?

How many times have we been asked that question? Probably more times than we want to admit, but the answers have always varied. Over the years the shows the people I've been around have varied. There was the years of Walker Texas Ranger, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Charmed, and Paranormal. Sometimes they were funny, sometimes dramatic or scary. But there was always something that was common ground to talk about.

Every season there's something different and new that is brought on. I'm not a fan of the reality tv  genre. And am not really all that certain how I feel about some of the drama's. But now that there's cable I've been introduced to a variety of new shows. Not all of them are as enjoyable as others. But there's no harm in finding some to watch.

One of the first ones that came up this fall was Sleepy Hollow. The commercials for it caught my eye, as it's a twist on a story most of us know well. The way they have it set up makes it fresh and appealing to a wide audience. It has the appeal of the crime shows, as well as the ones who enjoy the paranormal mysteries. It hasn't been predictable so far, and offers some interesting glimpses into possibilities of demons and the apocalypse.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is another show that we're enjoying. It crosses some of the comic moments of Bones with the comedy of friends. There are some amazing moments where things are unexpected and I find that appealing. It isn't the kind of thing I was expecting, and with one of the main characters being openly gay and working to prove something I wonder how it will be taken as a whole over time. I find it a charming point, but it's almost like they're trying too hard.

The Blacklist was a surprise. I didn't know what to expect when we sat down to watch it, I hadn't seen any commercials for it. It had me on the edge of my seat, and not in a scared way. The entire episode I saw seemed to be a whirl of possibilities. The idea that there would be someone with that much information and those kind of contacts is fascinating. I had been expecting a horror show when they started describing to me what it was set up as, but it's more of an action or drama. Very nicely done I must admit.

American Horror Story Coven started recently. The first two seasons were amazing, and from the premiere episode I have to say this one is going to be amazing as well. Each one has been a stand alone series, though am guessing there will be some point where things will overlap in the future. For the momentary gore dished out occasionally will only be met by the audience without a wince for so long. We don't want an audience so detached from the human existence that they don't pause to help others. But the premiere implies that it will be interesting in the long run. Am unsure how I feel about how they're showing witches, but at least it's not all glitter and broomsticks.

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland is on my to view list yet. I haven't made my decision on how I feel about it yet. But once I make up my mind on how I feel about Alice I will let you know. I haven't watched the previous series of Once Upon a Time, so this is a new thing to me. But I look forward to giving it a chance.

In any case, that's a little side note about what's on TV here where I am. It's not like we watch a LOT of TV. But it's nice to have something to view that is entertaining. I'm sure you all have shows that you're enjoying. What do you think we should give a shot to? What are you enjoying? Let me know, we've got open minds around here.