Eureka (the town) has changed, possibly for the better, maybe for destruction. As a show, the change was more than a shot in the arm, it created a whole new world. The brilliant writers now have license to go in any direction with our beloved characters, even backward. This is the first GIANT manipulation that seems natural and doesn’t bother me; in fact, it intrigues me so much that I can’t wait for the next episode! The cast continues to impress me, even some of the new additions. Oddly enough, the SyFy Eureka site has pics from the original cast. However, there’s still no sign of Nathan, and I would have thought that this new guy from BSG would have been a major selling point for them. Whatever.

One of my complaints about the show has been the overemphasis on the personal and relationship matters, but now that time continuum issues are involved, I’m on board with the will they/won’t they for all the couples affected. Seeing Alison’s anguish over possibly losing her new-found connection with Kevin is heartbreaking, and don’t even get me started on Jo! Our poor Sheriff Carter has also found himself between a rock and a hard place. Jack? If you need anyone to break the bad news to your housemate, have SARAH give me a call. I’ll fill her in on the non-classified details.

Mood: Amused

With the BS delay that Sci-Fi Syfy threw at us between airings, I guess we need to watch the marathon today just to know where we left off! Sheriff Carter had just been relieved of his duties I recall, so I guess we’ll get to see him in a little hot water as we return to Eureka.

I hope Eureka maintains its sense of fun because its cousin Syfy show Warehouse 13 has absolutely none at all. The two hour premiere was lacking in many ways and it will be interesting to see what kind of audience it retains/adds.

My summer guilty pleasure (well, pleasure it way too strong a word), Big Brother is back, too. I liked the premiere and I hope the brains take it all (of course)!

Mood: Okay

So there’s a new show starting next week. At first glance, Warehouse 13 looks like a sleeker Eureka. Since I love Eureka, I hope there is enough of a difference that I don’t find myself comparing the two shows often. I’m definitely going to check it out, and I’ve already set the DVR to record all episodes. We just found out that Robin Hood is, indeed, canceled. With Harper’s Island wrapping up soon and no new Who or Merlin to keep me happy, I hope this is a show I can really get into (not that Eureka isn’t enough to keep me happy…and I won’t even mention BB).

Mood: Curious

It was another meager week in fandom, but the double makeovers Wednesday night on ANTM and Make Me A Supermodel were at least something to ponder. I love ANTM as much as the next fan who’s willing to admit even watching, but the production value of the two shows is never more apparent than in the makeover episodes. Even though London and Mountaha received pretty much the same style and color, the subtle variations of Mountaha’s look make her appear far more upscale than ANTM‘s London. It’s the little things that make such a difference. Ahhh, sweet, beautiful people.

Mood: Chipper

Work went surprisingly well today. I hope it holds. :smile:

Mood: Relieved

I’m not surprised that the show was cancelled for a few different reasons. I’ve stated most of my gripes before, and I know a large part of the fandom shares them. When the heart of the show was removed, Weir and Beckett, the writers put themselves into deep holes and never really dug their way out. I guess in the end, the only things I’ll miss about Atlantis are the sets, Ronon (the eye-candy, not the role), Rodney, and the chance to get to know those kickass villains we only got a glimpse of. Oddly enough, I won’t miss Sheppard, who was the reason I watched in the first place. There has been almost NO character development in five years now, and without Elizabeth to humaniize him, he became some basic military guy.

Hopefully, we’ll have Eureka and Fringe around long enough to make me happy. Colin Ferguson says in his interview vid on Sci-Fi that they’re actually going to get an additional Winter run to go along with the Summer run, so maybe that’s good news. I still cannot say enough about how much I love Fringe. I just keep waiting for it to actually premiere so I can see new episodes.

On a much less cool note, I am the world’s biggest sucker. No, I mean it. Once again, I’ve let my sense of responsibility cost me greatly.

Mood: Irate

Change it back. Change it back NOW.

Otherwise, good ep!

Mood: Enraged

Since we were treated to a nice little Eureka marathon this weekend, I’ve been watching rips of Pushing Daisies. This is another quirky show that I really like. I’ve said it before, but Emerson Cod is one of the best written characters on TV. I smirk just thinking about his comebacks. LOVE. The new casting spoilers about Emerson’s mother made me happier than I’ve ever been about casting news…and I’ve never even heard of her. The picture just *BAMS* you in the head making you smile. Here’s to a great second season for The Pie Hole gang!

Mood: Bouncy

Eureka is brilliant.

“Smith and Jones” is my favorite Doctor Who Series 3 episode. I loop it. A lot.

I am the smartest man alive!! (re: scheduling)

Following up on Ben’s last comment, yes, Eureka had the singularly most “Awwww” moment in television history this week. When Zoe told Jack her IQ was 112 (when it was really 157, but she knew his was 111), his response was so full of awesome that it was near impossible to not want to jump on screen for a group hug. I am loving this show more and more and I hope it has many more great episodes and seasons.

Somewhat conversely, I do mind the ill-placed love people have for American Idol, which was also featured in EW. I never hear anyone say they actually like the show, but for some reason, it gets great ratings and has been renewed for multiple seasons. I think my basic problem with the show is that it seems to draw (for the most part) degenerate types. There’s no way I can state my opinion without it sounding horribly classist, so I’ll just leave it at that, but man, I’d love for that show to go away (or at least stop taking up space in entertainment magazines).

OK, Eureka’s coming on…gotta run.

So anyway, yes, Eureka it is. I’m watching Big Brother (mostly out of boredom) and Pirate Master (possibly the worst show I’ve stuck with…Die, Azmyth!) and Eureka tonight and finishing the schedules for the students tomorrow.

Who says I don’t have a plan? Oh, that’s right…it’s me.

Oh, and how cool is this real life Danny Deckchair?!?

New (and default) theme: Eureka