Dollhouse got renewed. I'm happy about that, but also very, very sad because the news was that Fox was leaning towards renewing either DH or Terminator. Obviously, I would have much preferred T:SCC even though I do love DH. I adore T:SCC. In my opinion, it's the best show on television right now and, oh, it's just so sad because it's brilliant tv. Ah well. But yay for Dollhouse and more Enver Gjokaj.

ETA:!! AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Castle and Better Off Ted were renewed. Yay, yay, yay, yayyers!!!!!!!!!! These are two of my new favorite shows. So very happy about that. Also thrilled about Lie To Me being renewed. It still has problems and kinks that need to be worked out, but I really do love it and Tim Roth is just, ooh, marvelous.

That leaves T:SCC (still a long shot, but not canceled ... yet, sigh). And, hmm, so they DID renew Scrubs. I do love this show, but it had SUCH a fantastic finale, I don't know. I'll still watch it, but I kinda wish they hadn't renewed it. The entire season was a wrap-up to a series finale, so it feels kinda weird. Hmm.

( 'The Big Bang Theory' finale )

( Survivor )

( American Idol )

( Oh, yeah, and there was this 'Doctor Who' news ... )

Non-fandom-specific related. I DO NOT understand why people do not realize that any reaction/comment about spoilers/an episode BEFORE the cut is a spoiler. I've been casually spoiled about two significant things twice in the last week because based on the comment (and reading that poster's journal regularly), I knew exactly what happened. Plus, huge, emotional responses -- even without specifics -- SPOIL viewers who haven't seen stuff yet. It's just ... sigh, frustrating. If you're going to talk about a show, your strong emotional reaction, or confirm a supposition you've made countless times actually playing out BEFORE THE CUT? You're spoiling.

This show can NOT be canceled. It is so very, very good. The characters are so rich, so full of depth; the acting is superb. The story, the arcs are so intriguing. I have NO idea what is going on but I'm so utterly spellbound by watching the story unfold. Tonight's episode? Just another amazing one. This show keeps knocking 'em out.

( About tonight's episode ... )

Right now, Monday and Friday nights are THE best nights for television, in my opinion. Monday has the comedy racket down wonderfully with The Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother, while Friday has the drama hitting all cylinders with Dollhouse and Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles (not to mention how good Friday Night Lights is once more). Below, a looooooooong ramble on how awesome both DH and T:SCC are.

( Spoilers for 'Dollhouse' -- especially the last episode. )

( Oh, 'Terminator' how I love you so!! )

So, I'm totally still adoring The Big Bang Theory and now I have even MORE reason!!!!!

This has been a big week for The Big Bang Theory's nerd herd. First, they score their best ratings ever, and now they're getting to rub elbows with frakkin' Summer Glau!

The Sarah Connor Chronicles siren will play herself in the March 9 episode, the set-up of which already has me ROFWLing: A train trip to San Francisco takes a major detour when Leonard, Sheldon, Wolowitz, and Raj discover that their favorite sci-fi actress in all the land is on board. But the fanboy frenzy quickly gives way to a heated mass debate when they realize one of them will have to approach her -- but who?

It's not too difficult to figure out how this cheeky cross-over came about, provided you know this little detail: The Big Bang Theory and Sarah Connor Chronicles (which returns this Friday) are both produced by Warner Bros.

This is what we in the TV biz refer to as extremely positive synergy.

Source

SQUEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quick TV thoughts, no really, they ARE quick! (Go me!) ...

Law & Order (No spoilers) - FABULOUS season-opener. Really, just kick-ass. I love this show so much. So, so, so much. And while I miss Jesse L. Martin, I've always loved Anthony Anderson and he's doing great. Just great, great season opener. And the last line was AWESOME!!! (I wouldn't be surprised if they did dub two versions of it, though. Still awesome.)

TheAmazing Race (No spoilers) - I enjoy this, of course, simply because it IS The Amazing Race, but other than liking Toni/Dallas, I don't really care about any team, so I don't really care who wins. I just know that I don't want the Frats or Sarah/Terrence to win. And while I do like Toni/Dallas (I know you love 'em, Gerrie), I don't like *like* them. I dunno, it's been the least I'm-involved-in-emotionally TAR ever. Oh well. I still do enjoy it.

( Cold Case )

( How I Met Your Mother )

( Terminator )

( Prison Break )

( DwtS )

The Mentalist (No spoilers) - Good show; it's not earth-shattering, it's not obsessive; it's not appointment television, it's just good and enjoyable. Same as usual.

( Eli Stone )

On the heels of CBS' The Mentalist, which thus far is the TV season's biggest freshman hit, getting an order for a half-dozen additional scripts, two other new-ish series have received perhaps-significant votes of confidence.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, technically a second-year show but one still anxiously awaiting a back-nine order, has been given the go-ahead for two more scripts — this in the wake of increasing ratings in its fifth week.

Source: TVGuide.com

Yay, I'm thrilled about this. Woohoo!! (And, a yay for The Mentalist too. It's such an enjoyable show, and I re-iterate to all on my flist, if you like Bones, you'll probably like this if for no reason beyond the two leads' relationship. And besides, Simon Baker, is dishy.

Just a bunch of random TV thoughts on various shows behind the cut.

( Ratings )

( Dancing with the Stars )

( Boston Legal )

( Project Runaway )

( Finally, Dirty Sexy Money )

Monday night TV and I actually managed to watch it all. Woohoo!!!

( Gossip Girl )

( Prison Break )

( The Closer )

The best for last ...

( Terminator )

Woohoo!! Thanks to the ALWAYS awesome hiddeneloise I got the Terminator TV show on DVD (her birthday prezzie to me!). I'm so excited I want to watch it NOW!!! But alas, it must wait till this weekend to rewatch. Squee!!!!

And, so cool!, checking out the special features there's a "Summer Glau Dance Rehearsal." SCORE!!! Ooh, they know who some of their target audience is.

So good; as good as I remembered it. I know its chances aren't good being on Fox and all, but I'm hoping that the writer's strike might actually help it. Twould be awesome if that were the case. Admittedly, it could totally suck in upcoming episodes, but I so loved the pilot that I have hope it will continue in its awesomeness. Since I wrote up a little review for this based on the pilot way back in the beginning of September, I'm just going to post the T:SCC review again.

( I love Summer Glau. )