# Which new show has a spot in your viewing schedule? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 18, 2008, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528 "2008-10-18T15:33:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2008, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/1 "2008-10-18T15:33:05Z")
I’m watching _The Mentalist_ mostly because it’s on after _NCIS_ – but the show I’m hoping they don’t cancel is _The Ex List_. Fun premise – I’m a chick, I like chick flicks and thus chick TV shows – and the characters have more than one dimension. I’m not sure how long they can go with this show, given the premise (and the fact that it’s clear she and Elliott should get back together), but for now I’m really enjoying it. Have you picked up any of the new shows? ---
**Author:** ![Kal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9de053/32.png) [@Kal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kal)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2008, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/2 "2008-10-18T15:39:57Z")
Fringe. I’m still not sure that I’m actually enjoying it, though. Will give it a couple more episodes, which is more chance than I gave Eleventh Hour. ---
**Author:** ![Booker57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Booker57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Booker57)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2008, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/3 "2008-10-18T16:05:56Z")
Life. Watched all last season. Well written, good acting. Give it a chance NBC. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2008, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/4 "2008-10-18T16:09:17Z")
> [@Booker57](#): > > Life. > > Watched all last season. Well written, good acting. Give it a chance NBC. I caught this last night – who’s Jack, and who was the woman whose hospital room they were in at the end? ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/5 "2008-10-18T16:17:28Z")
So far I’m sticking with returning shows, although I’m recording a couple new ones and hope to get around to the them. Sanctuary and Fringe, for instance. I take that back. I’m watching Knight Rider, which technically is new. ---
**Author:** ![randwill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a3d4f5/32.png) [@randwill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/randwill)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2008, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/6 "2008-10-18T16:30:53Z")
Giving “Fringe” a few more weeks. Leaning towards giving “The Mentalist” a shot. Dumping “Heroes” as of this week. ---
**Author:** ![DfrntBreign](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f6c823/32.png) [@DfrntBreign](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DfrntBreign)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2008, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/7 "2008-10-18T16:47:25Z")
So far \*The Mentalist \*is keeping my interest, but _Life On Mars_ is quickly becoming a favorite. Now if _Rescue Me_ and _Breaking Bad_ would just get back on the air… ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2008, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/8 "2008-10-18T21:10:24Z")
My wife and I are giving _Fringe_ a little more time…at least until its inevitable January cancellation, anyway. We have a couple episodes of _The Ex-List_ and _Eleventh Hour_ DVR’d, but haven’t watched them yet. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2008, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/9 "2008-10-18T21:31:29Z")
I’m liking _Fringe_ and _The Mentalist_ so far this year - I think that’s it for new additions. We tried some of the new comedies, and they were wretched. ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2008, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/10 "2008-10-18T22:44:12Z")
We are going with Sanctuary, so far it has been pretty good watching. Saw some stupid ghost hunter-y thing last night on the travel channel that was better than the stupid british woman who screams at everything, but not as good as the rhode island ghost hunters on SF channel. ---
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2008, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/11 "2008-10-19T07:27:23Z")
_Life on Mars_. I had caught an episode of the BBC version without having any idea what it was about. I was thoroughly confused and thought it was crap. Now that I know what the hell is going on, I’m quite enjoying the period elements of the show. The hot naked hippy chick is pretty silly, but she looks pretty good not wearing any clothes. The soundtrack is great. It’s pretty cool seeing the scenes shot in New York City with 70’s outfits and cars. ---
**Author:** ![Jeff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2008, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/12 "2008-10-19T07:35:18Z")
> [@randwill](#): > > Dumping “Heroes” as of this week. Same. I think seeing Hiro stab Ando tore it for me, the first-season magic it once had is spinning in its grave. Watching “True Blood”. Not the greatest but it’s got some good moments. ---
**Author:** ![well\_he\_s\_back](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3ab097/32.png) [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2008, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/13 "2008-10-19T08:06:04Z")
“Fringe” is entertaining. I’ve enjoyed “Lifed on Mars” so far. Haven’t made time to watch “The Mentalist” yet but I mean to. Yeah, when I’m depressed & can’t concentrate enough to read books I watch a lot of TV. ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2008, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/14 "2008-10-19T13:58:25Z")
I’ve heard good things about _Life on Mars_, but I haven’t even watched the Brit version yet. Same thing with _The Office_. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2008, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/15 "2008-10-19T19:30:38Z")
_Life on Mars_ is the only new show I’ve picked up. It’s good, but most new shows I like get canceled these days. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2008, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/16 "2008-10-19T22:02:52Z")
I like _The Mentalist_, & the first episode for _My Own Worst Enemy_ was promising. I liked the episode of _The Ex List_ with Eric Balfour, but haven’t watched any more of it. What else? There’s a hospital show with Angela Bassett, but it’s supposed to only go one season. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2008, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/17 "2008-10-19T22:04:46Z")
On _Life,_ Jack is Dani Reese’s dad. (I started to say Iranian-cop’s dad, but I guess Sarah Shahi reads as Latina.) ---
**Author:** ![jackdavinci](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackdavinci/32/3259_2.png) [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2008, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/18 "2008-10-20T00:06:29Z")
Fringe, Life on Mars, Sanctuary, Skins, Primeval, Middleman. All are pretty good except Sanctuary, although I heard the most recent episode was good so we’ll see. I recorded Crusoe but haven’t watched the whole thing yet. It seemed ok until the cheesy pirates came on board. I’m gonna have to count the presidential debates as a new series since they were so damn long. I also recorded True Blood but haven’t watched it yet. I recorded New Amsterdam last Spring and just started watching. I quite like it, it’s too bad it was canceled. ---
**Author:** ![Linty\_Fresh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Linty\_Fresh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linty_Fresh)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2008, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/19 "2008-10-20T00:14:15Z")
I’ve turned into a total **Sons of Anarchy** nut. Ron Perlman and Katay Sagal are awesome, and I like the whole gang, except for Tig, who I hope winds up under a bus by the end of next season. ---
**Author:** ![Southern\_Yankee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/southern_yankee/32/2800_2.png) [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2008, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528/20 "2008-10-20T01:10:46Z")
_Gary Unmarried_. Standard sitcom fare, but Jay Mohr used to live in the same apartment building in NYC, and was friendly when we took the elevator together, so I always give him a shot. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-new-show-has-a-spot-in-your-viewing-schedule/468528.md?page=2)