There's been a lot of talk recently about the changing face of television. Even Kevin Spacey got in on the action. As anyone with a computer knows, "content" is now no longer viewed only on actual television sets at certain times of day, but on a variety of platforms at whatever-time-I-feel-like-it. TV bigwigs are just now realizing there is a market for this and the masses will still pay them to give the people what they want. But some parts of the US television system are just too deeply ingrained to change, the biggest part being the fall premiere launch. After wading through scripts, screening pilots, and strategically scheduling their lineup, the networks debut their hand-crafted new shows, the majority of which will be canceled before they've even become accustomed to the chill air of reality.
Because so many new shows get the axe, it can be a risk to start watching something new for fear you'll get invested just as it is yanked off the air. But that's what I'm here for. If you haven't already gone through the list of the new fall premieres to decide which you are going to invest precious DVR real estate in, let me help you. I've given my top picks of shows I'm really pumped for and others I'll be watching out of the corner of my eye. Remember, though, the risk of cancellation shouldn't stop you from sampling something that intrigues you. What stays and what goes is still a surprise to the oldest of TV veterans. May the odds be ever in the favor of your new favorites.
