It's a regular week here at Hexed with chat on our regular shows of Lost Girl, Being Human (North American), The Almighty Johnsons, Supernatural, Vampire Diaries and Ghost Mine. We also finally get a chance to chat about the infamous Dybbuk Box episode of Paranormal Witness which aired last summer! We also have a brief spoiler-free discussion of new show Do No Harm and also weave in The Following on occasion.
Spoiler notations for any new folk, we discuss the shows in depth for please watch them first and then listen. For any US watchers of Lost Girl please note that we are following the Canadian schedule of the show and therefore will be 1 week ahead. This week we also introduce back our reverse-spoiler notation for Being Human (North American) where we may refer to things that have happened in the British Series (season 1 - 4), so hopefully you have seen both before listening.
We'll be back next week to dive into new episodes of all of our regs, except Lost Girl which is taking the week off (and after which the Canadian & US air dates will be much closer together). Enjoy!
The Vampire Diaries hits social media milestone of 865,000 social interactions (Facebook, Twitter, GetGlue and Viggle) last week during the #TVDparty with Julie Plec. Lots quoted this "In the Nielsen ratings, the CW's flagship series The Vampire Diaries ranks well below No. 100 among all broadcast shows. But on social media, the vampire drama was network television’s No.1 social program during the week of January 21–27, beating such social media and TV ratings juggernauts as American Idol and Family Guy."
We talk about the shows in depth, so please watch first and then listen. We don't look ahead or watch trailers, teasers, look at casting info, so any predictions and commentary are from our own minds.
For Being Human North American fans, we have a unique reverse-spoiler notation as we've seen the UK version of Being Human up to and including Season 4, so we may touch on characters and events from that series as well, so please watch it first if you want to be spoiler free!
February. It's the shortest month and we've got Valentine's Day. For TV, it used to be a very dry month but with schedules and formats changing and falling into new patterns that's not the case any more. We have new shows, returning shows and even one show that doesn't quite fit either mold but are awesome none the less. Although February doesn't have as much new as January did, it does have a lot to enjoy. Including the return of The Walking Dead. Brains.....
Do No Harm - Series Premiere
Friday Feb 1, 2013 at 9pm EST on Space
If you didn't catch the series premiere Jan 31, 2013 on CTV you are in luck as the Jekyll and Hyde inspired series Do No Harm also has a home on Space Fridays at 9pm. The series stars Steven Pasquale (Rescue Me) as a neurosurgeon with an alternate personality that he chemically tries to keep under wraps. Although it may not be strictly paranormal, it certainly might be scary and it's inspired by Jekyll and Hyde so I'm definitely curious.
Here's more on the series premise: "Respected neurosurgeon Dr. Jason Cole has it all: a great job, a winning personality -- and a dangerous alternate personality. For years Jason has been able to keep his other self -- a devious, borderline sociopath who goes by the name of Ian -- in a chemical prison with a powerful sedative, but his body has developed a resistance, allowing Ian to escape. And Ian is angry about the time he has lost. With so much to lose, Jason must find a way to stop Ian from destroying everything that Jason has worked so hard to build."
Everyone love lists, and InnerSpace has our geekdar spiking with their Top 25's Lists in the areas we love from the 25 Stars to Watch, Top 25 Sexy SciFi Stars and already released Top 25 Video Game Characters. It's always fun to watch countdown specials, but even more so when they have folks from the series you love. I hear they talk to actors from Merlin, Being Human (North American) and the upcoming original series Orphan Black. Very exciting! InnerSpace: Top 25 Stars to Watch
Feb 1, 2013 at 6:30 on Space
InnerSpace: Top 25 Sexy SciFi Stars
Feb 8, 2013 at 6:30 on Space
The Walking Dead - Season 3 Returns
Feb 10, 2013 on AMC Canada
It feels like it's been forever since we hit the gripping mid-season finale in this third season of The Walking Dead. I know I can run hot and cold on the show depending on the season, but there is no question in my mind that the third season has been spectacular. AMC's hit zombie series debuted all the way back in Halloween 2010 has skyrocket ratings, bringing new and old zombie fans out of the woodwork in scary masses.
We occasionally check in on this one on the podcast, but have been pretty actively talking about it through Season 3 so I know Suzie and I will be so happy to see it back on the air with new episodes. See all Hexed podcasts and posts where we’ve discussed The Walking Dead here.
It's been a while since we've had a good conspiracy series, but Zero Hour looks like it might fit that bill with an editor of a skeptic magazine, centuries old mysteries and it looks like a paranormal connection. I know I can't wait to check it out. Zero Hour stars Anthony Edwards, Carmen Ejogo, Scott Michael Foster, Addison Timlin, Jacinda Barrett and Michael Nyqvist.
Here is the series premise: "Hank Galliston is a self-professed paranormal junkie, but his experience is mainly limited to his magazine Modern Skeptic until the day his wife is abducted from her antique clock shop, pulling him into a mystery that stretches around the globe and over centuries. Hank learns that one of his wife's clocks contains a treasure map that may lead to something cataclysmic, and he must unlock its secrets while making sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Hank's associates, Rachel and Arron, and FBI agent Becca Riley join him as he races against time to find his wife and save humanity."
We chatted about Cult way back last February when it was first announced and again when it was noted as a mid season show and honestly the pull for me was that there was a blogger character, which now isn't quite at the forefront. It's about a show called Cult, that's about cults with lots of followers. I wonder if there will be any too-close-to-feeling-like-The Following, but I think they are going for different audiences. All that being said it still sounds very interesting and I adore many of the actors involved, so I know I'll be checking it out. It's a CW show, but will be airing here in Canada on CTV2.
Cult stars Matt Davis (Alaric on Vampire Diaries), Jessica Lucas, Alona Tal (Jo on Supernatural) and Robert Knepper (T-Bag on Prison Break).
Here is a series description: "Investigative journalist Jeff Sefton has learned to laugh off his brother Nate's relentless string of obsessions, especially his latest rant that a hit TV show intends to harm him. However, when his brother mysteriously disappears, Jeff takes Nate's paranoia seriously, and in the process uncovers the dark underworld of the TV show Cult and its rabid fans. The only person who seems willing to help Jeff with his investigation is Skye, a young research assistant for "Cult," who has also started to grow suspicious of the increasingly dark happenings surrounding the show. he fictitious show, centered on the cat-and-mouse game between charismatic cult leader Billy Grimm and LAPD detective Kelly Collins, has become an obsession for its viewers – and now some of its devotees seem to be taking their fixation to deadly extremes in the real world. As Jeff and Skye dig deeper into the fan world, they discover that the gruesome plot twists on television are much more than fantasy for some very unfortunate people. The hardcore fans of Cult would kill to see what happens next..."
Stranded is a non-fiction show that has paranormal enthusiasts who self record footage of an overnight stay at a haunted location. It's created by Destination Truth's Josh Gates and looks like a really interesting addition to the roster of non-fiction paranormal shows. I can't wait to check it out.
Here is a series description: "Created by Josh Gates (Destination Truth), Stranded is an all-new reality series that documents an unconventional – and terrifying – paranormal and psychological experiment. Each episode features the self-recorded footage of a diverse group of every-day paranormal enthusiasts - from newlyweds and a brother-in-law to a trio of roommates. Each team of three will be stranded at one of the most haunted locations in America and record the entire experience with hand-held cameras creating a suspenseful, completely unscripted first-hand account of each group's stay. Over the course of the confinement, the group will cope with increasingly pervasive feelings of fear and desolation, resulting in an experiment that represents a unique combination of psychology and the paranormal."
Although it's neither new nor returning in this carnation, but it's still awesome. If you want to catch up on Game of Thrones from the beginning, Showcase is starting to air the series as of February 15, 2013.
If you are feeling that Fridays are a little empty with no more Haven or Fringe, there is a something to fill the void: Game of Thrones! I know, I know ...you are thinking that starts back up in in March, but if you (like me) have yet to see it from the beginning Showcase is hooking us up, big time.
Game of Thrones - Season 1
Friday Feb 15, 2013 on Showcase
An epic historical fantasy series based on the novels by George R.R. Martin, we here at Hexed didn't know that there *was* a paranormal angle on the series until after the fact. Considering it was initially on a channel we didn't watch when it debuted in 2011 we've only briefly chatted, but to see any Game of Thrones posts or podcasts click here. Who knows, now that's it's on Showcase it might get added more frequently to the roster.
Here's is a series description: "Based on George R.R. Martin’s bestselling novels, the hit series is set in the fictional land of Westeros, where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime. From the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen north and the ancient Wall that protects the realm from the darkness beyond, powerful families are engaged in a bloody struggle for the incredible power of the Iron Throne and control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. As supernatural forces shake the four corners of the Kingdoms, their bloody struggle will have unforeseen and far-reaching consequences. In the Game of Thrones, you either win, or you die."
Now that we are pretty firmly into the regular winter schedule, there is lots on to enjoy but that doesn't mean there isn't anything new to discover! This week we have a new show having it's debut: Do No Harm. It stars Steven Pasquale (Rescue Me) as a neurosurgeon with an alternate personality that he chemically tries to keep under wraps. Although it may not be strictly paranormal, it certainly might be scary and it's inspired by Jekyll and Hyde so I'm definitely curious.
Do No Harm - Series Premiere
Thursday Jan 31, 2013 at 10pm EST of CTV
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Friday Feb 1, 2013 at 9pm EST on Space
Here's more on the series premise: "Respected neurosurgeon Dr. Jason Cole has it all: a great job, a winning personality -- and a dangerous alternate personality. For years Jason has been able to keep his other self -- a devious, borderline sociopath who goes by the name of Ian -- in a chemical prison with a powerful sedative, but his body has developed a resistance, allowing Ian to escape. And Ian is angry about the time he has lost. With so much to lose, Jason must find a way to stop Ian from destroying everything that Jason has worked so hard to build."
Beauty and the Beast - 1 hour earlier! When checking the weekly TV listings this week, I noticed that Beauty and the Beast has been added to an additional channel and timeslot: Global at 8pm EST on Thursdays. That's 1 hour earlier than the usually 9pm EST broadcast on Showcase. Maybe winning the People's Choice Award for Favourite New TV Drama has something to do with it. I sure hope so!
The votes are in and it's clear that there is no resisting the power of the succubus when it comes to What Winter Shows Will You Be Watching... Lost Girl sweeps in at the top vote with 91%. Pretty impressive! Being Human (North American) also sits pretty at 66%. Both shows are enjoying their third seasons with solid followings, and I have to say they have been very exciting so far. Here are all of the voting results:
91% - Lost Girl
66% - Being Human (N.American)
33% - Bates Motel
25% - Face Off
16% - The Almighty Johnsons
16% - Merlin
16% - Ripper Street
8% - Cult
8% - Zero Hour
It's always sad news to share when a show that you love looks like it isn't continuing, and although we've discussed it already I think it deserves it's own post. The news is out that SyFy has decided not to renew Alphas for a third season. Now, that wording doesn't necessarily scream 'cancelled', but it would be surprizing to see more of the show at this point.
Alphas was a great addition to the summer TV schedule, it centred on characters who have very specific abilities beyond the range of normal human capabilities; when discovered have the option to join an organization or go to 'the compound'. The show premiere summer 2011 and season 2 aired summer 2012. With interesting characters, complex moral questions, action and smarts it was a joy to watch.
We are now back in the regular swing of things here at Hexed and chat all our regular shows of Lost Girl, Being Human (North American), The Almighty Johnsons and Supernatural and Vampire Diaries which returned from hiatus this week. We also discuss the series opening of the new non-fiction paranormal series on Ghost Mine (which we are loving so far!) and also chat briefly about the recent spooky episode of Merlin.
A few spoiler notations for any new folk, we discuss the shows in depth for please watch them first and then listen. For any US watchers of Lost Girl please note that we are following the Canadian schedule of the show and therefore will be 1 week ahead. This week we also introduce back our reverse-spoiler notation for Being Human (North American) where we may refer to things that have happened in the British Series (season 1 - 4), so hopefully you have seen both before listening.
All the shows are back again this week, so we'll be back for more next week when we'll also dive into the Haven Season 3 finale!
We talk about the shows in depth, so please watch first and then listen. We don't look ahead or watch trailers, teasers, look at casting info, so any predictions and commentary are from our own minds.
For Being Human North American fans, we have a unique reverse-spoiler notation as we've seen the UK version of Being Human up to and including Season 4, so we may touch on characters and events from that series as well, so please watch it first if you want to be spoiler free!
January means awards time for a lot of TV and I'm thrilled to share that a few of our shows picked up awards at the People's Choice 2013, which is of course a touchstone of what people are loving RIGHT NOW.
Those shows that are regular discussion topics here at Hexed: Sisterhood of the Supernatural include Supernatural which picked up 2 awards: Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show and Favorite TV Fan Following - SPNFamily - Supernatural. And although we haven't chatted about it for a bit, it was exciting to see True Blood win Favorite Premium Cable TV Show.
We also get to cheer for a newcomer on the TV block with Beauty and the Beast which won Favorite New TV Drama out of a selection of 11 shows including 666 Park Avenue, Arrow, Chicago Fire, Elementary, Emily Owens, M.D., Last Resort, The Mob Doctor, Nashville, Revolution and Vegas. Way to go! I know I look forward to it every Thursday.
Congratulations to all the winners (see full list here), and below are all the winners of the TV categories.
2013 People's Choice Awards TV Winners
Favorite Network TV Comedy
The Big Bang Theory
Favorite Network TV Drama
Grey's Anatomy
Favorite Cable TV Comedy
Awkward
Favorite Cable TV Drama
Leverage
Favorite Premium Cable TV Show
True Blood
Favorite TV Crime Drama
Castle
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show
Supernatural
Favorite Comedic TV Actor
Chris Colfer
Favorite Comedic TV Actress
Lea Michele
Favorite Dramatic TV Actor
Nathan Fillion
Favorite Dramatic TV Actress
Ellen Pompeop
Favorite Daytime TV Host
Ellen Degeneres Show
Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host
Jimmy Fallon
Favorite New Talk Show Host
Steve Harvey
Favorite Competition TV Show
The X Factor
Favorite Celebrity Judge
Demi Lovato
Favorite TV Fan Following
SPNFamily - Supernatural
We've been keeping tabs on Orphan Black since last September, so it's exciting to see a sneak peak of this new 10-episode series following a multitude of characters, all played by Tatiana Maslany (Grown Up Movie Star, The Vow) who turns out to be a 'genetically identical individual', aka clone, and these clones are being hunted down by assassins. Yep. That's hooked me.
Here's more about the series from the media release: "In ORPHAN BLACK, Maslany stars as Sarah, an outsider, orphan, and street-wise chameleon who has a murky past and tenuous future after she witnesses a woman’s suicide. After deciding to assume the identity of the dead stranger who looks just like her, Sarah learns the dizzying truth – that she and the dead woman are clones. As Sarah searches for answers, she discovers another chilling fact: there are more clones out there. They are all genetically identical individuals who were planted in unsuspecting birth parents and nurtured in completely different circumstances. They have no idea who created them – or why – but they need to discover the reason in a hurry. An assassin is killing them, one by one."
Orphan Black is noted as a 10 episode series, and is produced by Temple Street Productions in association with Bell Media and BBC America.
I can't wait to hear more! Until then, here is an awesome still for you to enjoy:
Beauty and the Beast - Series Return
Thursday January 24, 2013 on Showcase
Although we only chat Beauty and the Beast on occasion, it's no doubt a paranormal show and I know it's totally won my heart. It recently won the People's Choice Award for Favourite New TV Drama (over Arrow, Revolution, Elementary and Nashville) and I know it's easily my guilty pleasure show of the season. It's great Thursday night fun, and I'm happy to see it return to new episodes this week.
Also Awesome:
Primeval: New World Returns Tuesday January 22, 2013 on Space. Note the NEW NIGHT: Tuesdays is Dinosaur Night!
The Following Series Premiere - January 21, 2013 on CTV & also January 27, 2013 on Space
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