2018 Fall-Spring TV New/Returning Shows

[el henry]

I like Designated Survivor *and* Timeless.

DS was a mess last year, though, with a half baked trynna be West Wing vibe. Bring back the conspiracies! And since all we have are streaming services (saw DS and Timelss on Hulu) I’ll be there.

And someone needs to pick up Timeless. Bring Back Rufus!

 

[Japanfan]

12 Monkeys is done!! Finally, after four seasons!!

Anyone else watch the final two episodes?

If you did, I'm sure you predicted the final scene just as I did.

They sure did ramp up the action and special effects for the ending. I found myself losing interest.

I have to say I would not recommend this series to anyone. For me and Mr. Japanfan, it was just something to occupy our evenings.

By season 3 I had the sense that writers lost any semblance of a story line and just moved back and forth through time randomly. I just decided to go along for the ride.

The writers in the writer's room for the series must have had one hell of a party when their gig was done. Or maybe they were having one hell of a party all along and that is why the series is so mind-bending.

The series would really benefit from imbibing a certain substance.

 

[skatesindreams]

Note, for those interested; the Ruth Bader Ginsberg documentary will be repeated at 8 PM tonight, on CNN.

 

[AliasJohnDoe]

New/Returning Shows for the week Sunday September 09/2018 - Saturday September 15/2018: https://www.cinemablend.com/televis...re-schedule-dates-for-new-and-returning-shows

Sunday, September 9
8 p.m. - THE BAD SEED (TV Movie) - Lifetime
8 p.m. - REL - Fox (Special Night and Time)
9 p.m. - The 2019 Miss America Competition - ABC (Two-Hour Special Presentation)
9 p.m. - The Deuce Season 2 - HBO
9 p.m. - Shameless Season 9 - Showtime
10 p.m. - KIDDING - Showtime
10 p.m. - YOU - Lifetime

Monday, September 10
7:10 p.m. - Monday Night Football Season 49 - ESPN (With Second Game To Follow At 10:15 p.m.)

Wednesday, September 12
10 p.m. - American Horror Story: Apocalypse (Season 8) - FX

Thursday, September 13
12:01 a.m. PT - Snatch Season 2 - Crackle
8:20 p.m. - Thursday Night Football Season 12 - NFL Network
9 p.m. - Flip or Flop Atlanta Season 2 - HGTV

Friday, September 14
12:01 a.m. PT - BoJack Horseman Season 5 - Netflix
12:01 a.m. PT - THE FIRST - Hulu
12:01 a.m. PT - Ingobernable Season 2 - Netflix
8 p.m. - THE WRONG FRIEND (TV Movie) - Lifetime

Saturday, September 15
8 p.m. - Cops - Paramount Network (New Time Slot)

Please post any updates I may have missed.

 

[Buzz]

There is a show called First Contact on a small channel here called APTN and I am really interested in watching it. Below is a synopsis of the show:

Most Canadians have never taken the time to get to know Indigenous People or visit their communities. First Contact takes six average Canadians, all with strong opinions about Indigenous People, on a unique 28-day journey into Indigenous Canada. Leaving their everyday lives behind the six will travel deep into Winnipeg, Nunavut, Alberta, Northern Ontario, and the coast of BC to visit Indigenous communities

http://aptn.ca/firstcontact/

 

[BaileyCatts]

Flipping Out, Tuesday, September 11, 10p ET, Bravo (actually, I think the premiere starts at 10:15p, but will typically be 10p). Yes, I know Jeff Lewis is just like the most awful person ever, but I can't help but watch ...... and if I ever win the lottery I would totally hire him to design my dream house.

 

[made_in_canada]

There is a show called First Contact on a small channel here called APTN and I am really interested in watching it. Below is a synopsis of the show:


http://aptn.ca/firstcontact/

Oh, I hope it’s done well.

 

[PeterG]

There is a show called First Contact on a small channel here called APTN and I am really interested in watching it. Below is a synopsis of the show:


http://aptn.ca/firstcontact/

Sounds really good. Looking forward to it!

 

[Japanfan]

There is a show called First Contact on a small channel here called APTN and I am really interested in watching it. Below is a synopsis of the show:

http://aptn.ca/firstcontact/

Glad I checked this thread today. I have all four episodes set to record and am really looking forward to them.

 

[Buzz]

For those who missed First Contact on aptn the show will be available for streaming on their website from Monday. Unfortunately it looks like the channel isn’t available on On Demand.

 

[Japanfan]

Oh, I hope it’s done well.

After watching the first episode I would say it's well done.

So far I would also say it's predictable and familiar. But I've got some - albeit limited - experience of First Nations. The town I grew up in had a large native population and unlike most white people, who ignored and denigrated them, I was fascinated by them. The boyfriend I had in high school and his friends/family had a lot of relationships with First Nations and Metis, so I gained exposure to them. In addition, I worked with an Indigenous scholar from college through to her PhD, so am very literate in terms of the Indian Act and the impact of colonialism/residential schools, etc. (the student wrote about it over and over and over again). I've also traveled through a lot of First Nations territory in my travels here in BC (one of my favorite campgrounds is on reserve land). And I was never reluctant to strike up a conversation with an indigenous person in Manitoba when the opportunity presented itself - unlike other white people in the city, who perceived a wall between themselves and the 'Indian other' (often constructed as the inferior other), or simply didn't have any interest in indigenous people.

One or more of the white people on the show had little to no experience of First Nations - one had not even ever heard of residential schools.

This show could be an eye-opener for Canadians like that, or those who are prejudiced against them.

Unfortunately, those who hold such prejudices are probably the least likely to watch a show like this, because they don't want their beliefs to be challenged. My brother is one such and I can argue with him until I'm blue in the face and present all sorts of evidence - but he is not going to change his mind.

 

[Jenny]

Any bets on this? https://variety.com/2018/film/news/modern-family-season-10-death-1202941423/

The cynic in me says this is a publicity stunt and that it will not be a member of the core "family" but rather one of the recurring characters, such as Andy, Dylan or one of Phil's or Claire's parents. Hopefully not Pepper!

 

[skatesindreams]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/designing-women-tv-sequel-lands-at-abc-1143195

I hope that this actually happens.
The time is right.

Casting will be crucial.

 

[Jenny]

Casting will be crucial.

Agree, the flamboyant rants of Delta Burke and the searing speeches by Dixie Carter are very big shoes to fill.

 

[Buzz]

After watching the first episode I would say it's well done.

So far I would also say it's predictable and familiar. But I've got some - albeit limited - experience of First Nations. The town I grew up in had a large native population and unlike most white people, who ignored and denigrated them, I was fascinated by them. The boyfriend I had in high school and his friends/family had a lot of relationships with First Nations and Metis, so I gained exposure to them. In addition, I worked with an Indigenous scholar from college through to her PhD, so am very literate in terms of the Indian Act and the impact of colonialism/residential schools, etc. (the student wrote about it over and over and over again). I've also traveled through a lot of First Nations territory in my travels here in BC (one of my favorite campgrounds is on reserve land). And I was never reluctant to strike up a conversation with an indigenous person in Manitoba when the opportunity presented itself - unlike other white people in the city, who perceived a wall between themselves and the 'Indian other' (often constructed as the inferior other), or simply didn't have any interest in indigenous people.

One or more of the white people on the show had little to no experience of First Nations - one had not even ever heard of residential schools.

This show could be an eye-opener for Canadians like that, or those who are prejudiced against them.

Unfortunately, those who hold such prejudices are probably the least likely to watch a show like this, because they don't want their beliefs to be challenged. My brother is one such and I can argue with him until I'm blue in the face and present all sorts of evidence - but he is not going to change his mind.

My hope is that the show will be picked up for rebroadcast on a larger station or platform like Netflix.

 

[PeterG]

Any bets on this? https://variety.com/2018/film/news/modern-family-season-10-death-1202941423/

The cynic in me says this is a publicity stunt and that it will not be a member of the core "family" but rather one of the recurring characters, such as Andy, Dylan or one of Phil's or Claire's parents. Hopefully not Pepper!

It'll probably be that guy in the background mowing the lawn on season 3, episode 21.

 

[MacMadame]

The death of a grandparent would make sense because that is something that families with children do experience.

 

[Japanfan]

My hope is that the show will be picked up for rebroadcast on a larger station or platform like Netflix.

I share your hope, but don't think it is likely.

Sadly, I think that a lot of Canadians are disinterested in Indigenous peoples, some (or many) of whom are prejudiced against them. And some (or many) of those share the view of the two very racist guys on the show. Such people are unlikely to watch a show that might challenge their views.

Such disinterest baffles me TBH. I find Indigenous peoples fascinating culturally, socially and spiritually, and think we whites have so much to learn from them.

I hope that the ratings prove me wrong. If the ratings are good, the might be rebroadcast on a larger network/platform.

As I don't watch much TV, I don't know how well-promoted it is. The show's promotion will obviously influence viewership.

I think a lot of Canadians have never head of APTN, and are unaware of how excellent its programming is.

 

[Anemone]

Japanfan, pretty sure I saw promos for this show on a channel other than APTN.
I haven't had a chance to watch it yet, but definitely hope to get to do so.
I've watched a few of the cooking shows on APTN, and find it very interesting how they are taking traditional ingredients and dishes and cooking them for the modern day.

 

[chantilly]

It'll probably be that guy in the background mowing the lawn on season 3, episode 21.

I’m wondering if it could be Shelley Long’s character. It would greatly impact the entire cast as she was Claire and Mitchell’s mother and phil’s Ex. Not to mention Grandma etc.

 

[Buzz]

A new creepy take on Sabrina the teenaged witch is coming to Netflix in October and I want to watch it!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yha-GOvM_6c

 

[AliasJohnDoe]

New/Returning Shows for the week Sunday September 16/2018 - Saturday September 22/2018: https://www.cinemablend.com/televis...re-schedule-dates-for-new-and-returning-shows

Sunday, September 16
8 p.m. - WARRIORS OF LIBERTY CITY - Starz

Monday, September 17
8 p.m. - 70th Primetime Emmy Awards - NBC (Three-Hour Special Presentation)
8 p.m. - RISE OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - Nickelodeon

Tuesday, September 18
10 p.m. - Tosh.0 Season 10 MIdseason Premiere - Comedy Central
10:30 p.m. - THE HUNT FOR THE TRUMP TAPES WITH TOM ARNOLD - Vice

Wednesday, September 19
9 p.m. - Total Divas Season 8 - E!

Friday, September 21
12:01 a.m. PT - THE GOOD COP - Netflix
12:01 a.m. PT - HILDA - Netflix

Please post any updates I may have missed.

 

[Buzz]

Not sure if it has been mentioned before but a new season of Bletchley Circle is available here on Citytv. It is an 8 episode limited series and I enjoyed the first episode a lot.
https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/t...o-air-date-ITV-series-episode-count-plot-cast

 

[Cachoo]

I'm a fan of the "The Supersizers" series and of "The Great British Baking Show" and so I decided to pick up "Spectacles" by Sue Perkins as I have enjoyed her in both series. What I enjoy about reading the book is that I am familiar enough with her voice and cadence now to the point that I can sort of hear her narrating as I read. And she is funny and a good writer. (Now I just want some of those yummy bakes.)

 

[HeatherC]

NBC aired a This Is Us retrospective/celebratory recap show tonight and it was SO good. There were interviews with the cast, reflections on past season events, how they've affected people over the last two years, and even had a sneak peak at S3 at the very end. It was very enjoyable and I'm SUPER excited for S3 to start up next week!

 

[Buzz]

Several Marvel movie characters like Loki and Scarlet Witch are going to get their own tv series which will only be available on Disney’s upcoming streaming service.
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/...s-marvel-disney-streaming-service-1202947551/

 

[vgerdes]

Several Marvel movie characters like Loki and Scarlet Witch are going to get their own tv series which will only be available on Disney’s upcoming streaming service.
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/...s-marvel-disney-streaming-service-1202947551/

And it looks like Tom Hiddleston could actually be cast to play Loki, which makes me happy. It might make up a little for what the writers did to him in Infinity War - but only a little.

 

[Buzz]

Daredevil season 3 will be available on Netflix from October 19!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-NFEp52eEWA

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

@PeterG

Just wondering if you finished Castaways and what you thought about it. I have mixed feelings on the conclusion.

 

[PeterG]

@PeterG

Just wondering if you finished Castaways and what you thought about it. I have mixed feelings on the conclusion.

I really liked it for what it was, but struggled somewhat with the things it wasn't. It had a quiet, reflective tone which was refreshing. And even when things moved slowly, there was the GORGEOUS scenery to take in. I enjoyed how there was time for everyone to slow down and relax and re-think their lives. I would have liked for there have been more resources available to them so that not so many people had to quit. And that there were more people with knowledge in how to move through the area to connect with other people (and for people to be able to learn how to feed themselves).

I thought Sawyer and Richard were awful for banishing Matt from their spot. But this did show that all three men were weak with communication skills. Not sure if they learned this lesson, however (to take courses on communicating better and being more emotionally available/forthcoming). They all seemed to be okay with one another in the end. Robbie and Kenzi are saints for how well they treated everyone they came in contact with. One other place I was disappointed was that with the three people of colour, only one was treated well by those they came in contact with. Angel has the misfortune of coming into contact with Sawyer and Richard. And Eric had the misfortune of being close to Tim and Krishelle. Luckily Reshanna had the good fortune of getting to spend time with the Goddess Terry. What an amazing woman.

Would love to hear your thoughts about the series!