Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
06.00 Accidentally On Purpose
06.30 The Closer
09.00 House
11.00 Castle
Accidentally On Purpose. Episode 1. "Pilot" Billie gets pregnant from a one-night stand.
The opening scene, with the star and her slutty best friend, was truly unfunny and awful. Indeed whenever the lead character hung out with her friend and her sister the show was borderline unwatchable.
At least, when her boyfriend was on-screen they had chemistry and I could almost like them.
Almost.
But not enough to go back and watch a second episode.
The Closer. Season 5, Episode 6. "Tapped Out" Fake cop.
Another comedy episode? Really? I wish this had been one of the gritty, serious episodes. But it wasn't. Never mind. I still loved it. Very, very funny. A cartoon episode really. Wildly implausible, but I was laughing out loud so how could I possibly complain?
House. Season 6, Episode 1. "Broken"
The show returns with a great movie that really doesn't feel anything like any episode of the show. Ever. But is all the better for it.
It felt 'special' and was very, very enjoyable. I mean, you had Hugh Laurie and Andre Braugher in the same scene. On multiple occasions. What's not to love?
Castle. Season 2, Episode 1. "Deep in Death"
Great to have the show back. Story-wise, this particular case-of-the-week was not one of the better ones (and some of the season one stories were good), and the show was lacking the usual chemistry we love so much (with very good reason). But, still, great to have the show back.
Highlight? The final scene was superb. I've watched it more than once. When they do stuff like that, I feel that the writers have a wonderful handle on these characters and are intent on delivering a realistic and mature couple.
And that is one of my most favourite aspects of the show.
Highlight? House (Hugh Laurie and Andre Braugher)
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