Being as I’m from the UK I have to experience Comic Con vicariously (at least for my favourite shows). There is so much to look forward to this year. Supernatural returns for its eleventh season, and who can resist the Winchester Brothers? This time the producers are stripping everything back, so Sam and Dean will have the kind of relationship they had in season one; two brothers fighting against evil. I’m sure there will be help from an angel or two, and more laughs from the King of Hell, Crowley. It says something about Mark Sheppard when you’re rooting for a demon!
A few shows had their debut this year, and perhaps my favourite is Sense8, which Gene’o reviewed here. The concept of a group, or cell, being connected telepathically – that they can somehow channel each other’s skills and abilities – it’s pretty exciting. Mix that with powerful themes and our most basic need for connection and, in my opinion, you’ve got yourself a hit.
DC and Marvel continue to shine, and both introduced new shows this year. We’ll start with DC. It won’t surprise you in the slightest that I’m eagerly awaiting the return of Arrow. Having spent some quality time with Felicity Smoak, Olly will have plenty to smile about in this season – it will be interesting to see a lighter side to Oliver Queen.
The Flash also returns for a second season; a relief considering the dramatic finale. I really enjoyed the introduction to Barry Allen, and the show is one of my favourites. It is the light to Arrow’s dark, which works perfectly. There will be more opportunities for crossover between the shows – episodes I particularly enjoy.
Olly and Barry will also be ‘popping over’ to the all-new Legends of Tomorrow, which is set for release early 2016. The cast includes Ray Palmer (The Atom), Rip Hunter, Mick Rory (Heat Wave), Sara Lance (White Canary), Leonard Snart (Captain Cold), and Dr Martin Stein.
But that’s not all, in October this year Supergirl premiers. The pilot episode was recently leaked on the internet, so it’s a safe bet many fans already have an opinion about the show. I haven’t seen the pilot, but I’ve heard plenty of good things, and it was this show which prompted the post. Considering Greg Berlanti is on board, it certainly has potential. We need a strong female lead, and I’ve always liked the character, so I’m reserving judgement until October.
It’s an interesting cast. Melissa Benoist, who starred in Glee, plays Kara Zor-El (Superman’s cousin). Calista Flockhart plays Cat Grant, and Chyler Leigh (from Grey’s Anatomy) plays Alex Danvers. It tickled me that Dean Cain is also credited, and I will admit to having a weakness for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.
The trailer didn’t blow me away, but it interested me enough to want to give it a go. Here it is, I’ll let you decide!
So that leaves us with Marvel, who brought us Daredevil this year. I loved the show; it’s dark and authentic, and I have high hopes for the next season. There is also Agent Carter, and Agents of SHIELD.
There are other great shows, new and existing. But I’d like to hear from you. What are you most excited about? Which are your favourites?
I just got caught up on Arrow, so Flash is next for me 🙂
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Excellent! You should have great fun with the show – Barry is adorable! 😀
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I’ve given up on ever seeing Arrow until it’s done and I can binge on it for like three weeks. I’ve enjoyed what I’ve seen of it, but it’s too far in and I’m too far behind at this point.
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I’m hoping it will never be done! It’s one of my favourites, and if they have the same luck as Supernatural, it could be going for at least eleven seasons. Not that I don’t sympathise with catching up – I have that problem all the time 😀
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Great post! I love hearing about upcoming shows! Thanks for that recap!
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My pleasure 🙂 Great to hear from you, Taylor.
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I’m really excited for Supergirl. I’m also so looking forward to the new American Horror Story season. Not forgetting regulars such as The Middle, The Goldbergs, Modern Family and Bobs Burgers. It’s what gets me through those long winter nights!
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I know that feeling! I haven’t seen American Horror Story. I keep meaning to check it out – maybe a little binge watching is in order. That’s what happened with Sense8. I read Geneo’s review and just had to check it out. I couldn’t stop once I started! 😀
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Oooo Sense8 is on my Netflix list. I binged watched all four seasons of AHS in 2 weeks. I’m addicted!
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Wow! That settles it – there is a AHS marathon in my future! Sense8 is incredible. It had me completely hooked. I’d love to know what you think when you get around to watching it 😀
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I defo will. Jessica Lange is awesome in AHS. I did a few posts on my music blog about some of the songs featured. I’ll be interested to see how Lady GaGa gets on in the new season.
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Jessica Lange is awesome in general! I didn’t realise Lady GaGa had signed on – that’s pretty exciting. I’ll check out your posts on the songs 😀
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Cool. Oh and let’s not forget the new Muppet show that’s coming too 🙂
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The trailer sold me on that one! I have a soft spot for the Muppets (I have a bit of a crush on Fozzie Bear!) 😀
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Wakka wakka lol
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lol *high five*
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Diana’s done some AHS blogging here and loves that show. We joke around about having built an “Accidental Horror Audience” because of the AHS – Walking Dead – Penny Dreadful thing we’ve got going.
Not my favorite show. I just wasn’t able to get into the first season. I loved what I saw of the “Coven” season, though. And I’m not the best judge, because horror isn’t really my thing. Lots of people rave about it.
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I found Sense8 a bit uneven, but it surely has its moments. It’s worth an hour or two to decide whether it’s for you. You’ll know by the end of the third episode, or sooner. I’ve got a spoiler-lite review lying around here somwhere.
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Cool. I’ll be sure to check out the review. Cheers
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Out of all of the shows you mentioned, Sam and Dean Winchester win the day every time. Their quirky comebacks and die hard attitude with the help of Castiel have had me hooked from the first episode. I’m glad they’re stripping it back as it was getting a little tedious with their brotherly bickering.
Lets hope the new Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow live up to the heroes we currently enjoy. 😊
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I have my fingers crossed! And I’m totally with you on the boys! – I really love the show 😀
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