Arrow: You remember Green
Arrow right? Maybe you know him as the snarky Oliver Queen on the CW’s hit
Smallville, who played both a friend and rival to young Superman. Maybe you know
him as Ryan Reynolds in the lackluster 2011 movie. Or maybe you know him as the
comic book character who, according to D.C., has been declared their first
(openly) gay comic book hero.
Well, the CW’s new Arrow is none of those guys.
Oliver is a millionaire who had been stranded on an island for much too long,
and comes back with new strengths, powers, and vengeance. And his weapon of
choice? Um…guess.
Emily Owens M.D.: Riding the
success of its first doctor show, the sweet comedy Hart of Dixie with Rachel
Bilson, the CW tries out another medical comedy. This time it’s about the
outrageously awkward Emily Owens, someone whose social insecurities are almost
crippling. If it wasn’t for the fact that she went though eight years of school
to get where she is now, Emily Owens would clearly be a shell of a human. It’s
hard to see this show really take off, but with Emily’s crazy thought process
and the added irony of her high school bully being her co-worker, it might be
worth a watch or two.
Beauty and the Beast: If you’ve
seen any of the glimpses of promos of this new romantic drama, then you’ve
probably already figured out that the CW’s Beauty and the Beast is a far cry
from Disney’s yellow dresses, singing teacups, and roses.
“Beauty” is a young,
attractive woman working as a detective. And “Beast” is a young man who
saves her life more than once, but can’t be with her because of that whole
turns-into-a-monster problem he has (thanks to the government of course). Will star-crossed love conquer all - even
hairy, scary, monster faces? (Okay, so technically there isn't a "romance" to speak of yet, but it's pretty obvious that's next). Only time can tell.
Returning favorites:
Gossip Girl: After finally
reading the book series this summer (and realizing how the show and series have
nothing in common except the character names) I can honestly say I will miss
this show. Why? Well, it’s the final season of everyone’s favorite show about
over-privileged, naughty young adults living on Fifth Avenue. Only one more
season of wondering if Chuck and Blair will last, will "Gossip Girl" (a.k.a.
Michelle Trachtenberg, as we know now) reveal herself, and if Serena Van Der
Woodsen will ever be happy. Get the popcorn and tissues ready.
Vampire Diaries: Okay, catch
me up I missed last season…what? WHAT? Elena actually started falling for Damon
(geez, took you long enough. Ian Somerhalder not good enough for you or something?).
And what? She chose his brother Stefan in the end anyways? BUT WHAT!? After her
brother nearly died, she gave her own life instead, so Elena ended up being
made a vampire? Oh heavens no….
Well, CW, we wish you good
luck. And if you fail this time around, at least we have those awesome-looking
shows mid-season to look forward to, like The Cult or The Carrie Diaries. For
now, just work on giving Britt Robertson a new show (no more Life, Unexpected and no more The Secret Circle, gotta do something) or the LA Complex a new
season. Trust me, you will not regret it.
Later.
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