TV Tuesday

I tried to post this last week, but for some reason blogspot was mad at me and wouldn't post it...so here goes another try.

There have been some great TV shows this season. I will be posting my top ten shows of the season coming up in just a few weeks as all of the finales finish airing. However, it's never too early to hand out the awards for most disappointing shows of the season. Here is my vote for 5 shows that should have shut down production a while back. But I am not one to complain about a problem and then not offer a solution. So, with each kick in the seat I give these shows I will also hand out free advice on how these shows could regain their glory.

5. CSI Miami
While big brother over in Vegas has turned in an excellent year with exciting new plot lines (Warrick getting married) and even better story telling inventions (like the episode from the view of the killer) CSI Miami has taken a steep fall. Horatio is still one of my favorite TV detectives, but the murders have gotten a bit stale. Sharks, night club murders, and lifestyles of the rich and famous can only be done so many times. It's time that this show goes to the next level by re-tooling the cast a bit and throwing in some fresh writers with new perspectives. I like the idea behind the CSI lab mole, however there hasn't been enough attention given to the story to warrant a frenzy around the finale.

4. Desperate Housewives
I fab four have been great. I love that Bree has fallen so far and that Gabby has shown a softer side. I think Tom and Lynette's marriage is one of the most realistic on television. And Susan is a shit-storm waiting to happen. But if they do nothing else next season, get rid of Betty Applewhite and her ridiculous family. Nothing has hurt the momentum of the show more. D.H. Was hit harder by the sophomore slump than any show on TV, but slowly it has regained it's groove and has become flashy and exciting all over again. I think the reintroduction of a season long story arc might be the best cure. What made season one tick has not been present this time around.

3. Nip/Tuck
This one is easy to figure out, never ever mention the carver(s) again and this show will be just fine. After a two year lay-off the show came back with a buzz and went out with a bust. The characters are so perfectly flawed that Ryan Murphy doesn't need to adjust anything except that horrible story line. I hear the new season in September will feature a new character who will be involved in a more business-like relationship with Christian and Sean. I can't wait.

2. The O.C.
They began by introducing the clones. (Johnny and Chilli) Then they made one of the clones, Johnny, the focal point of the show for half the season. And now Marissa is sleeping with the clone's worst enemy!?! This show is at its best when it features Seth, Summer, and Ryan. Although I still think Ryan could punch people a little less. Sandy is still a great character and it is great to see him as a real person this season with major ethical issues blowing up in his face. I think Marissa's story line has run it's course and if the rumors are true about Mischa not being a series regular next year then the show is well on its way to righting the ship. I hear we get more Taylor next season, whoo hoo. But we also have to deal with more of Marissa's sister, booo!

1. 24
There is probably nothing that this show could ever do that would make me watch it again. I have given up and thrown in the towel. I will see it through til the end of the season, but like a lame duck manager in college basketball I don't give a crap any more. If I were coming back with Jack for another year I would suggest that the show move locations. That they remove CTU from the equation all together. And that they quit writing the show from week to week and get back to writing it in 6-7 episode blocks like the first year. The show is called 24, not CTU. And until they realize this, the show is going to remain one of the most overrated and unlikeable shows on television.

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