After the success of the TV in 2012 roundtable, most everyone wanted to keep chatting about television, so we figured we'd roll it all over and talk about TV's future in the coming months. This is the predictions roundtable. Cory Barker: Welcome to 2013 everyone! Let's kick off the predictions roundtable with a discussion of the new … Continue reading 2013 TV Predictions Roundtable: Most Anticipated New Show
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Test Pilot: File #54, The Vampire Diaries
Test Pilot #54: The Vampire Diaries Debut date: September 10, 2009 Series legacy: An exciting show that became so good it went from “criminally underrated” to properly celebrated in relatively short fashion First impressions mean a lot in television, and that’s why writers, producers, studios, networks, etc. put more time, effort and money into pilots … Continue reading Test Pilot: File #54, The Vampire Diaries
Upfront Week 2012: FOX’s Schedule and Analysis
This week is basically like Christmas for television nerds like myself. Frankly, it is better. Of course, I am talking about Upfronts, the time of the year where the networks bring new fall schedules (and sometimes winter/spring schedules that do not end up sticking) to advertisers. Thanks to the glorious nature of the internet and … Continue reading Upfront Week 2012: FOX’s Schedule and Analysis
Review: The Secret Circle, “Wake”
Now that The Secret Circle has aired six episodes, I thought it was time to do a little drop-in and see how the CW series is progressing. Checking in with a series a few episodes after the pilot is always a good choice, but it feels particularly applicable in this circumstance. It was around episode … Continue reading Review: The Secret Circle, “Wake”
Series Premiere review — The Secret Circle, “Pilot”
The Secret Circle is going to be around for a long time. With Kevin Williamson’s name on it and a cushy timeslot behind The Vampire Diaries, there is just no way this series isn’t a “CW-sized” hit. I am totally fine with this and I will certainly be watching Secret Circle all season. However, because … Continue reading Series Premiere review — The Secret Circle, “Pilot”
Fall Television Network Preview: The CW
If you’re one of my 11 regular readers, you know that I am very interested in exploring the position and meaning of network strategy and branding. I understand that a lot of people are turned off by any sort of in-depth discussion of a television network’s “brand” and how they cultivate it, but it is … Continue reading Fall Television Network Preview: The CW
The Vampire Diaries, “Crying Wolf”
Trust is hardly earned in The Vampire Diaries universe. Deals are constantly being struck and destroyed and even the person closest to you probably isn't telling the whole truth. It's not always intentional, sometimes the lies for someone else's one good. Other times, a lack of information flow is fully purposeful and ultimately, dangerous. "Crying … Continue reading The Vampire Diaries, “Crying Wolf”
Test Pilot: File #6, Dawson’s Creek
Test Pilot #6: Dawson's Creek Debut date: January 20, 1998 on the WB Series legacy: The catalyst for the late '90s second wave of teen dramas, the beacon of success for the middling WB network and seemingly, one of the most derided series in the teen drama genre. Welcome to the newest regular feature here … Continue reading Test Pilot: File #6, Dawson’s Creek
The Vampire Diaries, “Rose”
Last week's "Masquerade" was the high-point of a solid second season for The Vampire Diaries, but it was also something of a mini-finale for the swell of stories told in the first seven episodes. Tyler finally became a werewolf, Katherine was sort-of dealt with, Jeremy became a real character, etc. Therefore, this week's effort, "Rose," … Continue reading The Vampire Diaries, “Rose”
The Vampire Diaries, “Plan B”
Though I think this season is off to a slightly rocky start, I have to admit, I totally missed not having The Vampire Diaries in my life last week, and that's probably a bigger sign of its quality than anything else, especially on a jam-packed Thursday night. Thankfully, tonight's episode, "Plan B," is probably the … Continue reading The Vampire Diaries, “Plan B”
The Vampire Diaries, “Killed or Be Killed”
Apologies for not writing up last week's Vampire Diaries (again, at Flow), but I found "Memory Lane" to be a really great episode, perhaps the best of the season. It was only a matter of time before Katherine was humanized a little bit and frankly, I'm glad it happened sooner rather than later. I also … Continue reading The Vampire Diaries, “Killed or Be Killed”
Season Premiere — The Vampire Diaries, “The Return”
After my whirlwind, 2.5-day screening of The Vampire Diaries' first season, I have been chomping at the bit for more. So I can only imagine how those of you waiting since May felt. No matter when we watched first or how long we waited, I think it's safe to say that the season two premiere, … Continue reading Season Premiere — The Vampire Diaries, “The Return”
Far from sucking: Reflections on season one of The Vampire Diaries
From the beginning, I was skeptical of The Vampire Diaries. When I heard about the series during development season back in early 2009, I was more than ambivalent. And what shouldn't I have been? Its development came right on the heels of the Twilight phenomenon and just as True Blood was taking off. The whole thing … Continue reading Far from sucking: Reflections on season one of The Vampire Diaries
