Hey guys! We're in the middle of summer right now, and although the summer TV season is more active than it used to be, it's still kind of...not all that active. But! There's a few interesting new shows that I thought I would write a quick word about. So here they are!
The Leftovers on HBO is an intriguing new drama from Lost creator Damon Lindenolf. Much like Lost, it's a show filled with ambiguity and unanswered questions, filled with an addicting sense of mystery and a whole lot of misery. The show is a little bit of a mess - its portrayal of teenagers is often embarrassing and its lack of clear direction can be frustrating - but there's enough good in it that it's worth seeking out.
Married and You're the Worst are FX's newest comedies, both of which are centered around seemingly toxic relationships and the struggle to make them work. Married boasts a hell of a cast, from Nat Faxon to Jenny Slate to fuckin' Judy Greer. That cast alone makes it worth a watch, and although the writing isn't quite all there yet, there's enough potential in its cast and in its premise to keep me interested in where it's going next. You're the Worst, on the other hand, boasts a handful of unknowns, including its leads Chris Geere and Aya Cash, both of whom are immensely talented and seem poised to break out even if this show doesn't pan out. But hopefully it does, because You're the Worst is a sardonically charming little show that could turn out to be something special if given the time.
There is also Masters of Sex over on Showtime, which I've yet to watch but I hear amazing things about. Watch it and tell me how wrong I am for not watching it!
And finally, there's The Strain on FX, which I don't know much about but boasts plenty of disturbing billboards, so there's that.
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