Hey all. It’s been too long. I’ve been really busy this fall and writing elsewhere (hopefully you’re following me over at This Was Television and TV.com). But frequent contributor Wesley Ambrecht decided to exchange some emails about the state of the broadcast networks with sweeps upon us (well now over, but still). We have tackled Fox, NBC, CBS and ABC. Finally, it's … Continue reading Fall check-in: The CW
Tag: Supernatural
2011-2012 season wrap: The highs and lows of Supernatural season seven
The 2011-2012 television season has been over for almost a couple of weeks month now, which means a sufficient amount of time has passed and we are primed to reflect. Over the next handful of days weeks, I will be producing some pieces and lists looking back on the season that was. I missed out … Continue reading 2011-2012 season wrap: The highs and lows of Supernatural season seven
TV Surveillance’s Best of 2011: Best 30 Series of the Year, 30-16
It is that time again folks! The end of the year is upon us and that means it is time to look back on the highs, lows and WTFs in television from the past 12 months. There is a lot to reflect on in regard to television 2011. Charlie Sheen went crazy. Well, crazier. … Continue reading TV Surveillance’s Best of 2011: Best 30 Series of the Year, 30-16
TV Surveillance’s Best of 2011: The Top Episodes of 2011, 50-1
It is that time again folks! The end of the year is upon us and that means it is time to look back on the highs, lows and WTFs in television from the past 12 months. There is a lot to reflect on in regard to television 2011. Charlie Sheen went crazy. Well, crazier. Comedy … Continue reading TV Surveillance’s Best of 2011: The Top Episodes of 2011, 50-1
TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 16 — Welcome to the Seventh Annual Winchester Brother Angst-Off!
In the latest episode of the TV Surveillance podcast, I am joined by friends and former guests Tim Bavlnka and Chris Ryan for a wide-ranging discussion of all things Fringe season four and Supernatural season seven. As always, I'll remind you that you can subscribe to the TVS podcast through iTunes, if you'd like. Please take a moment to … Continue reading TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 16 — Welcome to the Seventh Annual Winchester Brother Angst-Off!
TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 6 — Lincoln Lee’s Glasses are Ridiculous
In the sixth episode of the TV Surveillance Podcast, Tim Bavlnka joins host Cory Barker for a discussion of the very young seasons of Supernatural and Fringe. The two talk about why season seven of Supernatural is on the path to success and why season four of Fringe feels a lot like the exact opposite of that. Also: You can now subscribe to the … Continue reading TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 6 — Lincoln Lee’s Glasses are Ridiculous
Review: Supernatural, “Hello, Cruel World”
Sorry for the delay in this review folks. I’ll probably not be talking about Supernatural until Monday this season and I’m still not sure how often I’ll be able to write something at all. Fridays and the weekend are tough. Holy crap. “Hello, Cruel World” is not only the best second episode in Supernatural’s run, … Continue reading Review: Supernatural, “Hello, Cruel World”
Season Premiere review — Supernatural, “Meet the New Boss”
I'm guessing many of you had the same reaction to season six of Supernatural that I did: A boatload of great ideas, none of them executed particularly well. There a number of possible reasons for this. With a new showrunner always comes change and in the case of Sera Gamble's promotion before last season, it meant … Continue reading Season Premiere review — Supernatural, “Meet the New Boss”
Series Premiere review — Ringer, “Pilot”
I am so glad that I haven’t seen enough Buffy to have any emotional investment in the characters or Sarah Michelle Gellar as an actress. Because if I did, I would probably be doing a whole of spin-control in my head today after I watched Ringer last night. I would be telling myself that pilots, … Continue reading Series Premiere review — Ringer, “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
Friday List: Nine half-baked True Blood spin-offs that would be better than True Blood
If you’re a regular reader of TV Surveillance, you know I love a good list. Or a mediocre list. Or even a horrible list. The point is I have a lust for lists. This fall, I’d like to provide you folks with more lists than ever and hopefully that will result in a weekly or … Continue reading Friday List: Nine half-baked True Blood spin-offs that would be better than True Blood
Special Book Review: Supernatural, “Coyote’s Kiss” by Christa Faust
I have never written a book review for TVS, but the folks at Titan Books were nice enough to send me the latest Supernatural tie-in novel, “Coyote’s Kiss” by Christa Faust. In fact, I received the book almost a month ago but I’ve been so swamped with thesis-writing and various moves that I haven’t been … Continue reading Special Book Review: Supernatural, “Coyote’s Kiss” by Christa Faust
From Route 666 to The Apocalypse: Ranking the episodes of Supernatural, Episodes 25-1
Throughout its six years on the air, Supernatural has had a substantial amount of good-to-great episodes, which made this list difficult to compile. However, like any long-running series, Supernatural has aired its fair share of missteps, problem children and downright horrible episodes. These things happen. Over the course of the next few weeks, I’ll be discussing all the series’ … Continue reading From Route 666 to The Apocalypse: Ranking the episodes of Supernatural, Episodes 25-1
From Route 666 to The Apocalypse: Ranking the episodes of Supernatural, Episodes 49-26
Throughout its six years on the air, Supernatural has had a substantial amount of good-to-great episodes, which made this list difficult to compile. However, like any long-running series, Supernatural has aired its fair share of missteps, problem children and downright horrible episodes. These things happen. Over the course of the next few weeks, I’ll be discussing all the series’ … Continue reading From Route 666 to The Apocalypse: Ranking the episodes of Supernatural, Episodes 49-26
From Route 666 to The Apocalypse: Ranking the episodes of Supernatural, Episodes 58-50
Throughout its six years on the air, Supernatural has had a substantial amount of good-to-great episodes, which made this list difficult to compile. However, like any long-running series, Supernatural has aired its fair share of missteps, problem children and downright horrible episodes. These things happen. Over the course of the next few weeks, I’ll be discussing all the series’ … Continue reading From Route 666 to The Apocalypse: Ranking the episodes of Supernatural, Episodes 58-50
