My job involves reading a shit-ton about TV–the recaps, the ratings, and probably lots of other stuff that just goes through my grammar-and-style filter and then, graciously, exits my mind forever. Because I don’t watch all of these shows, or most shows at the time when they air, I don’t feel like I actually watch a lot of TV. But this might be a delusion. I’ve found myself with a few brief thoughts on all the shows I watch, so I’m going to write them down just to keep track for myself.
Boardwalk Empire: It’s going well. It’s a good show that I’m not very emotionally invested in, what are you gonna do?
Homeland: I like this one a lot! Claire Danes is balls-out crazed, and I had no clue she had that in her. And the way the second episode ended? Where is this going?!
How to Make It in America: I love Luis Guzmán and am happy they’re using Kid Cudi more this season. Cam is fabulous and Rachel has broken out as a great character, so I’ll keep watching no matter how much of a sadsack Ben is.
Enlightened: As a new-agey person with rage issues, I felt really drawn in despite the uneven, overstuffedness of the pilot. Massive potential, mostly thanks to Laura Dern and the fact that this is uncharted territory, content-wise.
Bored to Death: Zach Galifianakis and Ted Danson make this show. I’m in forever, whatever.
Parenthood: This show makes me bawl. I don’t even know how I ended up watching it in the first place and can’t stop now, though I’m growing dubious of its artistic merits. It’s Friday Night Lights-lite, and seeing as I don’t have FNL anymore I need SOMETHING.
Top Chef: Just Desserts: I watch this because I bake a lot and fast-forward through the dramaz. I was rooting for Carlos (probably because of his loyalty to the undeniable peanut butter and banana combo) and am now upset. Johnny Iuzzini is hot.