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October is my very favorite month of the year. The weather starts to cool (or it’s supposed to anyway), the air turns crisp and clear, and I celebrate my wedding anniversary, and, a couple of weeks later, it’s Halloween.
The last month or so, when I haven’t been binge-watching scary movies, I’ve been enjoying a few of Fall’s new and returning TV offerings, including:
Scream Queens–This is my absolute favorite new show, a mash-up of Glee (back when it was fun) and American Horror Story (particularly Coven). The use of music alone is enough to watch, but there’s also the snappy one-liners, and all the great actors (three words: Jamie Lee Curtis!).
Life In Pieces–This one is great, but I haven’t heard much buzz about it, so I’m guessing it’s not going to make it (insert sad face here). This one reminds me of Parenthood with a dash of Modern Family (which I don’t find funny anymore so recently decided to stop watching). The cast is great, and the fact that it’s condensed into half an hour makes me think it has a teeny tiny chance, since it doesn’t require the commitment of a full-hour show.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend–I LOVE THIS SHOW. It reminds me of one of my all time favorites, Felicity, mixed with a bit of Ally McBeal.
The Grinder/Grandfathered–This pair of half-hour comedies are the lead-in to Scream Queens, and I’m watching both, but only really enjoying one (Grandfathered). I really want to like The Grinder, but it’s just not doing it for me.
American Horror Story: Hotel–Finally, back to entertaining, scary, fun AHS. From what I’ve gathered at the online water cooler, not everyone is liking this season, but I sure am. Again, Ryan Murphy has a way with music, and AHS is delivering full-length songs, which gives the show a music video feel (in a good way, I swear!). It’s crazy, creepy, and let’s just say the next time I check into a hotel, I will be fully inspecting the bed before I lay me down to sleep.
Fargo–I didn’t think this show would make it without Billy Bob, but boy is it killing (pun intended). I love the way this show thrusts normal everyday people into crazy situations, and then we get to watch all hell break loose. And Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons better be nominated for something for their Fargo roles, or there’s no justice in TV awards (which, we kinda already know there isn’t).
The Blacklist–Not sure exactly what’s going on this season–the cabal, kidnappings, Tom undercover. Huh? I’m sure enjoying the ride, regardless.
The Walking Dead–Maybe it’s the Halloween candy talking, but this season is kind meh for me. Of course I’m still gonna watch, but the whole Wolves thing is just not doing it for me. Give me zombies, not feral human packs, plz.
How To Get Away With Murder–I was totally going to write this one off this season, but it’s still got me, if only to see how many more people they’re going to kill off. These people are a train wreck, and I’m just waiting for them all to turn on each other and see who’s left standing.
Brooklyn Nine Nine–This one’s still funny, and it’s the only way I can get my Andy Samberg fix these days.
Castle–I’m mad at Castle. They never should have gotten Castle and Beckett together if they were just planning to force them apart in such a dumb way. Come on. Viewers would have been fine with more will they/won’t they, but if you’re gonna commit two characters to each other, then keep them together, don’t have them be madly in love but “forced apart.” Of course, I’m still watching, so obv they’re doing something right. 😉
Online, I recommend Scrotal Recall (it’s hilarious–don’t let the awful title turn you away!) on Netflix, and Togetherness on HBO. Both are great dramadies.
I finally got around to watching Warm Bodies (the book is one of my fave of the zombie genre). The movie was good, and worth it just to see a zombie who plays “Missing You” by John Waite on repeat. I also saw The Lazarus Effect, which was better than I expected, and had some good jump scares, and Exeter, which, if you like Evil Dead, you’ll probably enjoy (I do and did). On a serious note, I watched The Skeleton Twins, and it was ah may zing! I highly recommend it.
Happy watching!