Mystical Magick

Two of the biggest challenges a show can face are the loss of a main character and changes to the original premise. Separately, each have the potential of bringing down even the best series, and together, well, they could mean disaster for Misfits.

Which is why the combined exit of Nathan, end to community service, and replacement of their powers had me worried about the show’s future. So how did the third season premiere fare with all the odds against it? I think it’s going to do just fine. (more…)

Whatcha talkin’ ’bout?

We’ve been waiting for almost a year, and now the news is out: The British series Misfits will return to E4 on October 30th at 10pm for its third season, and I couldn’t be more excited. [E4]

But wait, there’s more: Josh Schwartz (Gossip Girl, Chuck) is teaming up with Misfits creator Howard Overman to write a U.S. version for the hit series. I’m always open to a new adaptation, but I worry it’ll have to really be changed in order to air stateside. [Vulture] (more…)

TV Cancellations and Pickups

It was definitely an exciting week for those of us still stuck in our teen years or really passionate about young adult dramas. After canceling its new reality show H8R last week, The CW has given full seasons to all three of its new dramas Hart of Dixie, Ringer, and The Secret Circle. These three shows marked the first drama pickups for any of the networks so congrats! [Deadline] (more…)

Better to Have Loved and Lost…No, Not Really

NBC has cancelled its much talked about, but not watched, drama The Playboy Club, making it the first victim of the fall season. (FOX’s New Girl was the first pick up.)

The peacock network has also granted full seasons to Whitney and Up All Night, while comedy Free Agents was unceremoniously cancelled. And just when I was getting used to Anthony Stewart Head hanging around L.A… [Deadline, Deadline] (more…)