With the spring finales of our favorite shows long gone all of us are desperately looking for new programs to satiate our hunger for more. Having trouble finding you’re media fix? Look no further. Here are just a few of my favorite shows in a cornucopia of genres:
Another wonderful present for the Brits, this show revolves around two down and out friends that try to get back on their feet by pretending to be a couple in order to rent a much needed apartment. With crazy neighbors and odd acquaintances they travel through their everyday lives, which aren’t so average after all. Starring, among others, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Kate Ashfield (all Shaun of the Dead alums) this program is sure to leave you roaring with laughter.
Action: Archer
Though I must admit, it’s as much a comedy as it is an action series, Archer is still the perfect alternative to Burn Notice. Surrounding the life of Archer, a special agent, this television program, though animated, is filled with gore and as much vulgarity as It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Different yet still mainstream, if you crave something wildly more hilarious and hard hitting than Family Guy watch Archer.
Thriller: Persons Unknown
Dark and haunting, Persons Unknown hits the ground running: seven people find themselves trapped in a mysterious and deserted town against their will. Fighting to free themselves they’re subjected to horrifying situations and are forced to befriend one another. If you’ve ever wished for an extended episode of The Twilight Zone, here’s your answer.
Drama: The Gates
Follow the life of The Gates, a community where vampires, werewolves, and witches attempt to live in peace. Until one day, a nosy detective arrives in town, digging up some of the residents darkest secrets. Though only two episodes have been released so far, you’re sure to be hooked. Warning: If you’re sick of Twilight-mania this show may not be for you.
Foreign: My Lovely Sam-Soon
By far one of the most popular television shows in Asia, My Lovely Sam-Soon will at once make you laugh, cry, and smile. A gem of a program, its premise appears to be delightfully simple but quickly transforms into something far more intricate, leaving the audience wondering what could possibly happen next. A romantic comedy of great proportions, this Korean series will leave you speechless.
Reality: Scare Tactics
Who can resist a series in which the entire point is simply to freak an unsuspecting someone out of their wits? Scare Tactics makes everyone’s childhood fears of monsters and evil clowns a reality, managing to garner a variety of responses from terrified victims in doing so. Though it may not be the first in the category of “fake situation” TV such as Punked, it certainly takes the genre to new heights. Watch if you dare!
Off to see Persons Unknown. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you watched Archer.
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice show.