Grimm (NBC, Friday 9 p.m.) — Here’s the thing about Grimm: It could be NBC’s highest rated show other than The Voice if they didn’t launch it in August, put it on a three-month hiatus, and air it on Friday nights. This show is the perfect distillation of the boneheadedness of NBC brass.
Banshee (Cinemax, Friday 9 p.m.) — (Season finale) The pilot was good low-budget Cinemax fare, but the next episode was such a mess that I never managed to get back on the train. Did anyone stick with it, and how is it?
The Walking Dead (AMC, Sunday 9 p.m.) — I don’t know what’s going to happen this week, although I’m guessing it’ll be one more stall episode that centers on Tyrese’s crew ahead of the ultimate showdown. But next week’s penultimate episode of the season is written by Scott Gimple (the new showrunner, who also wrote the Michonne episode two weeks ago) and directed by Greg Nicotero, who does the special effects on the show, so it’s going to be epic. I assume.
Girls (HBO, Sunday 9 p.m.) — (Season finale) Wow, last week’s episode had all the awkwardness of a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode with none of the levity. It was just real and uncomfortable and hard to watch, but also kind of great. This week? I wouldn’t rule out the possibility that The Onion headline is accurate: “Next Episode Of ‘Girls’ To Feature Lena Dunham Sh*tting Herself During Gyno Exam While Eating A Burrito.”
Shameless (Showtime, Sunday 9 p.m.) — Did you know that Emmy Rossum could sing? Like, OPERA. I guess she was in Phantom of the Opera back in the day, but I didn’t know that until I ran across this old interview with Conan where she sings opera for a hot dog and it blew out my mindhole.
Bob’s Burgers (Fox, Sunday 9:30 p.m.) — I don’t watch this show as often as I should, but I just want you to know that I’m not snubbing it and that it’s definitely worth your attention in its new timeslot. So watch it. DO IT FOR JOSH.
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I watched “Bob’s Burgers” for the first time last Sunday out of sheer inertia (goddamn kids lost the remote), and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. I do wonder how much that had to do with the episode focusing on the character voiced by Kristen Schaal, who could read the Yellow Pages and get a laugh out of me.
I was late to get on board the Bob’s Burgers train as well, but once I did…well let’s just say that few shows other than Archer can master this level of chaos so well.
I stuck with Banshee, and its pretty awesome. Gotta love Frankie Faison
Dilla AND Bunk approve? Guess I’ll give it a shot.
Yeah, it is silly at times, but I admit to looking forward to it every week.
i’ve enjoyed it too. sometimes i find myself laughing at the violence more than anything, but its been an entertaining show.
The albino episode. If you know what I mean then you know that the show, while uneven, can provide exceptional television.
I can’t find anything before episode nine.
Bob’s Burgers is consistently hysterical. There are few shows I actually can’t wait to watch, but that is one of them.
“Gene have you been peeing in this suit?”
“What difference does it make, I’m the only one who wears it!”
*Later*
“What? You don’t want a burger sample from a guy who smells like pee?”
Bob’s Burgers is the new King of the Hill. Subtle, understated humor that holds up well on 2nd, 3rd, hell even 18th viewings on Netflix
Banshee is criminally underrated. Sure, they force the nudity in there to keep up with the Skinamax mythology (no complaints). This would kill on F/X.
Yeah I mean who am I to complain about the high frequency of mammarys, but they at least could get bigger chested women if they are going that route, come on!
Alison Brie is Ferguson tonight, fyfap.
Sweet Jesus, the dress she wore. If there are not gifs of this low cut number by dawn I will lose all faith in the internet.
Emmy Rossum sung the National Anthem for the first game at the Prudential Center about 5 years ago.
She also put out 2 albums..
Banshee has been solid, fun and devastatingly brutal at times
Oh man, I’m pumped for TWD. It’s probably the last episode before shit gets super duper real. Though I hope this isn’t the last few episodes of the Governor. I hope he somehow survives another half season or so.
I stopped watching Shameless pretty early on (my soul just couldn’t take it, anymore), but I’ma watch it this weekend just b/c of that clip.
Bob’s Burger’s is great. It’s like The Simpsons when The Simpsons were funny. Plus the Belcher kids are way more likable than than the Simpson kids. In other words you need to be watching Bob’s Burgers.
Banshee is a top ten show right now and will kick your fucking teeth in. Anyone that would stop watching Banshee but continue to watch Girls needs to hand in their balls.
I.. I think you and I can be great friends. You sir, speaketh truth.
Banshee is a lot of fun. Guaranteed at least one really good fight per episode. And b00bs.
You stopped one episode before Banshee could sink it’s dick in ya. Episode 3 absolutely SOLD me on the series. It’s definitely a keeper, and it’s also filmed right here in beautiful North Carolina. I’m liking this trend we’ve been having of good shows actually being filmed here. Eastbound and Down, Homeland and Banshee. Keep up the good work NC!
Oh! Didn’t know the Middle East scenes were filmed here in America! Your state may prove useful yet
Haha, both Homeland and Banshee are filmed in the Charlotte area, and the first season of EBAD was filmed in Wilmington. I’ve heard that they’re building a studio in Charlotte too, and Wilmington already has one. Iron Man 3 was filmed here in Wilmington as well.
Banchee is okie. Not great. Girls is masterful. You should not knock it if you don’t understand it. It’s very real, raw and sometimes hard to watch. But Lena nails all the emotions.
Is that why she and all her friends are so unpleasant? B/c of emotions?
You are the reason we can’t have nice things.
Banshee eppy 2 was easily the weakest of the bunch. Guarantee watch eppy 3 on and get that dick reddownthere promised sunk in…some of the most brutal, epic fights and Amish titty tatties you’ll see. Also, please overlook my overuse of the (non)word “eppy.”
Yeah, episode 3 will hook ya.
Banshee ain’t nothing but a good time. It’s sex, violence, revenge, and Russians settling scores. Polish it to a high sheen with police tape and fuck it — throw in some sexy Amish runaways and, hey Amish have criminals don’t they? BanSHEE!
It’s like the Subway sandwich with every possible topping – you don’t know what the fuck you’re tasting but you’re just happy to chew chew chew. Amish.
Banshee is a great show based purely on entertainment value. The only flaw with it is the main female character. I could not give less of a shit about her.
But, on the plus side, you get some great Amish nudity and the first-class cuteness of the girl cop. Not to mention, the main character is a total badass.
I had seen that Emmy Rossum clip sometime last year – beautiful and talented.