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So, this past Monday Scyfy launched its "powerhouse Monday" or whatever they're calling it. This meant the return of favorite shows such as Eureka and Warehouse 13, as well as introducing new show, Alphas.
Overall, the season premier of Eureka was okay. I'd give it a 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. They really need to wrap up the whole time-travel subplot or do something with it besides giving Jo angst. The wedding bit was funny and Fargo was surprisingly bad ass. Still, as season premier's go, it felt a bit blah.
Warehouse 13 was a fun little ride. Loved the opening bit, where the team is dealing with Hendrix's guitar. The new guy, Agent Jencks, is an interesting character. And did anyone doubt that Micah would be back? That said, it was peculiar that she would listen to any lifestyle advice given to her by H.G. Wells. All in all, I'd give this ep a good 7 out of 10. I would have given it an 8, but Pete's hair was really bothering me. It looked shellacked.
Alphas is the new kid on the block. Even before it premiered, people were sort of hoping it would be a better version of Heroes. Eh. I think those guys might be disappointed. The plot was interesting, but I didn't really like the characters. I don't know if I'll bother to watch future eps or not. I'd give it a 4 out of 10, and that's being generous.
Finally, I managed to catch the premier of Torchwood: Miracle Day on Starz the other night. Very well done! The asshole CIA agent was a bit much and I don't get how he has any authority to deport Torchwood to the U.S. Gwen, as always, rocked. Captain Jack? Eh. He was a bit flat this episode. Really liked the character of Ester, though. As for Bill Pullman? I'm undecided. I just didn't buy his character as a murdering pedophile. It might help if the man was capable of more than one facial expression. Overall, I'd give it about a 6.5 out of 10. I'm looking forward to this Friday's episode, but not as much as I'm looking forward to the next Warehouse 13.
Overall though, it's been a pretty decent week for genre shows.
Overall, the season premier of Eureka was okay. I'd give it a 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. They really need to wrap up the whole time-travel subplot or do something with it besides giving Jo angst. The wedding bit was funny and Fargo was surprisingly bad ass. Still, as season premier's go, it felt a bit blah.
Warehouse 13 was a fun little ride. Loved the opening bit, where the team is dealing with Hendrix's guitar. The new guy, Agent Jencks, is an interesting character. And did anyone doubt that Micah would be back? That said, it was peculiar that she would listen to any lifestyle advice given to her by H.G. Wells. All in all, I'd give this ep a good 7 out of 10. I would have given it an 8, but Pete's hair was really bothering me. It looked shellacked.
Alphas is the new kid on the block. Even before it premiered, people were sort of hoping it would be a better version of Heroes. Eh. I think those guys might be disappointed. The plot was interesting, but I didn't really like the characters. I don't know if I'll bother to watch future eps or not. I'd give it a 4 out of 10, and that's being generous.
Finally, I managed to catch the premier of Torchwood: Miracle Day on Starz the other night. Very well done! The asshole CIA agent was a bit much and I don't get how he has any authority to deport Torchwood to the U.S. Gwen, as always, rocked. Captain Jack? Eh. He was a bit flat this episode. Really liked the character of Ester, though. As for Bill Pullman? I'm undecided. I just didn't buy his character as a murdering pedophile. It might help if the man was capable of more than one facial expression. Overall, I'd give it about a 6.5 out of 10. I'm looking forward to this Friday's episode, but not as much as I'm looking forward to the next Warehouse 13.
Overall though, it's been a pretty decent week for genre shows.
