Paranormal Pick of the Week: Game of Thrones Season 2 Begins on Showcase

This weeks Paranormal Pick of the Week is for those of us who are just warming up to the whole Winter is Coming thing. Yep, I'm talking Game of Thrones. Showcase is catching us up with the series in the cable premiere of Season 2.  And for the PVR-folks, remember this runs longer than an hour so check your listings and set your timers appropriately.

Game of Thrones (Season 2)
Begins Fri Aug 30, 2013 at 10pm ET/7pm PT on Showcase

Here's a look into Season 2 of Game of Thrones:

"With tensions and treaties, animosity and alliances, Season 2 of Game of Thrones is a thrilling journey through a riveting, unforgettable fictional landscape based on George R.R. Martin's bestselling novel A Clash of Kings. In Kings Landing, the coveted Iron Throne is occupied by cruel young Joffrey (Jack Gleeson), counseled by his conniving mother Cersei (Lena Headey) and uncle Tyrion (Peter Dinklage), who has been appointed Hand of the King. But the Lannister hold on the Throne is under assault on many fronts. There's Robb Stark (Richard Madden), son of the slain Lord of Winterfell Ned Stark, who seeks autonomy in the north and has taken Cersei's brother Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) prisoner in battle; Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), looking to shore up her depleted power in the east through three newborn dragons; Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane), brother of the late king Robert, who rejects Joffrey's legitimacy and aligns with a powerful priestess to raise a naval attack; Stannis' brother Renly (Gethin Anthony), who has maintained his own claim since fleeing Kings Landing; and Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen), who was raised by the Starks, but whose blood ties in his native Iron Islands runs deep. In the meantime, a new leader is rising among the wildings outside the Wall, adding new perils for Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and the order of the Night's Watch."



Find out more about Game of Thrones on Showcase here.

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Also Awesome

• The Listener Season 4 Finale - Wednesday August 28, 2013 at 10pm on CTV.
• Joe Rogan Questions Everything Season Finale - Wednesday August 28, 2013 at 10pm on Space.
• Harry Potter Marathons on Space all Labour Day Weekend, see most of the Harry Potter films this upcoming weekend (Sat Aug 31 - Mon Sept 2, 2013) with airings of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I.  That's 6 of the 8 films! Check your local listings for times.

Showcase Fall 2013 Premiere Dates for Beauty and the Beast, Lost Girl and Haven

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Showcase has announced their Fall 2013 Schedule and many of the shows we talk about here at Hexed are on the docket. Beauty and the Beast, Haven and Lost Girl all have debuts in the fall of 2013, and one is earlier, and another is way later, than expected. Let's take a look.

Beauty and the Beast ~ Season 2Begins Sunday October 6, 2013 at 8pm ET/5pm PT on Showcase

One of the big happy surprizes last year was the show Beauty and the Beast, I know I looked forward to watching the beautiful tension grow between Kat and Vincent each and every week. This year we'll actually be getting the show 1 day earlier than the US (don't tell anyone!) as it airs on Sunday as opposed to Monday. I'll take it! Especially considering what happens to one of our other shows (see below).

Before we get ahead of ourselves, let's take a look about what Season 2 will bring for Beauty and the Beast: "The 2013 People's Choice Award-winner for Favourite New Drama, Beauty and the Beast, stars Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan as Det. Catherine Chandler and Dr. Vincent Keller. The first season of the epic romance saw the pair fall in love while hiding from the dangerous organization Muirfield and attempting to solve Cat's mother's murder. Beauty and the Beast returns with more of the shocking revelations and heart-stopping action that kept viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the premiere season."

As each and every episode of Beauty and the Beast is available to watch on the Showcase website, I've created a Spoiler-Free Episode List for those of us who love rewatching the series, or in case you want to jump in and have a taste of what it's like. There is even time to catch up before Season 2 begins for newly intrigued fans.

Lost Girl ~ Season 4Begins Sunday November 10, 2013 at 10pm ET/PT on Showcase

We've loved Lost Girl from the very first episode. The sassy humour, amazing female (and male) characters, kick-butt action and sticking to your guns which makes it a sure-fire fae hit in out books. Season 3 was a heavy one, and it looks like that will continue. Want to know more? Here is a look into Season 4:

"Season four of Lost Girl sees fate cast a wide shadow over the Fae world. With Bo's (Anna Silk) return, the lines between Dark and Light fae are blurred causing Bo to venture on a journey of discovery. Bo and company will ultimately realize that regardless of the challenges and enemies they face, they're stronger when they face them together."

If you need to catch up on Lost Girl, or want to dive in for the first time, I have created a Spoiler-Free Episode List so you can watch each and every episode over at the Showcase website. Gotta keep it fae-tastic!

Haven ~ Season 4Begins Sunday December 1, 2013 at 9pm ET/PT on Showcase

Haven is another series that we have loved and supported since the very first episode, so I can't mask that I'm very disappointed that we are getting the fourth season of the show 2 1/2 months later that it's US airing on SyFy (where it begins September 13, 2013). It was sad enough last year when we were one week behind, but now we will could literally be watching the premiere episode when the finale airs south of the border. If it was an American show I could understand, but being a Canadian/US co-pro that's filmed here, it really makes it hurt. In a time where social media is so involved with TV, it makes avoiding spoilers near impossible and sadly I'll probably have to unfollow all the Haven groups on Facebook and Twitter until we see all of Season 4. At least we can re-watch all three seasons of Haven over at Showcase.ca to keep us busy until new episodes arrive in December.

Putting that aside, let's look ahead into what Season 4 of Haven will bring: "Season 4 of Haven picks up six months after the devastating season three finale when the town was pummeled by a violent meteor storm, that saw Audrey (Emily Rose) and Duke (Eric Balfour) vanish into thin air, and an injured Nathan (Lucas Bryant) left marooned in Haven."
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In addition to the release of these premiere dates, it has also been confirmed that Showcase will have the Canadian Broadcast Premiere for the new science fiction series Helix.  Here is more about Helix: "Helix is an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travel to a high-tech research facility in the Arctic to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that holds the key to mankind's salvation or total annihilation."

In addition to these shows, the 2013-2014 Season we will also see Game of Thrones Season 2 (starts Friday, August 30 at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT) as well as Continuum Season 3 and Defiance Season 2 all on Showcase.

August 2013 Paranormal TV New and Returning Air Dates

August is a quieter month for TV in terms of new and returning titles, but don't you worry because Fall TV is not that far and from the looks of the awesome that is coming, we will need our strength!  We can gather it now as we dip into the shows to enjoy including Season 2 of Game of Thrones having it's cable broadcast premiere on Showcase, which I'm sure will be a huge hit with many readers.  I am very curious to see InnerSpace's look at this years Comic Con in San Diego, which has become *the* place to find out about everything geektastic.  If you'd rather look for little green men, check out History's broadcast of Secret Access: UFOs on the Record, which sounds pretty interesting to me.

An awesome update: 2 additional shows to add to August: Face Off Season 5 and the series debut of Heroes of Cosplay will air on Space starting Tuesday August 13, 2013.

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Innerspace ~ San Diego Comic Con Edition
Thursday August 1 and Friday August 2, 2013 at 6:00pm on Space

Didn't make it out to San Diego this year, but still need to get your geek on? Check out what the InnerSpace crew got up to among the geek stars, fandoms and panels galore in San Diego for one of the biggest conventions of the all..

Update: there is so much awesome, it's in 2 days worth of shows with Thursday being movie focused and Friday being tv focused. Here is more about each of the episodes:

Thursday August 1, 2013 - Movies: "INNERSPACE gives viewers an insiders look at the year’s hottest movies from this year’s Comic-Con, featuring Ender’s Game, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and much more. "

Friday August 2, 2013 - TV: "INNERSPACE returns from Comic-Con with a sneak peek at some of the hottest shows on television including ORPHAN BLACK, DOCTOR WHO, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, and the much anticipated MARVEL’S: AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D."

Find out more about InnerSpace here.

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Secret Access: UFOs on the Record
Friday August 2, 2013 from 8 - 10pm ET/PT on History

Here is the description of the special presentation:

"Reports of strange and unexplainable sightings in the skies have been around since prehistoric drawings but with the rise of video and photo technology in the modern era, reports of these events and visual evidence have only increased. Based on the book UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go On the Record, this special explores sightings that are supported by numerous sources, from military and commercial pilots, and other military, FAA and NASA officials as well as hard data: photos, film, radar and audio recordings. This evidence presents a startling look at the very real possibility of alien visitation."



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Face Off Host MacKenzie Westmore
Face Off - Season 5 Premiere
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at 9pm on Space

Here are details on the upcoming season of Face Off:

"FACE OFF returns for a fifth season of mind-blowing special effects ingenuity, offering a new group of rising SFX make-up artists the opportunity to compete and showcase their imagination and creativity. As a member of the multi-generational family dynasty whose name is synonymous with the make-up effects field, actress McKenzie Westmore (Vile) brings expertise to her role as host of the series."

Here is a teaser trailer for Face Off Season 5:


If you want to know, or already know, more about this season you can see a more detailed trailer here, and want to watch the pre-season special on Space Sunday August 11, 2013 at 5pm. Or, you can wait for the series to start and be surprized.

Find out more about Face Off here.

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Heroes of Cosplay - Series Debut
Tuesday August 13, 2013 at 10:30pm on Space

Here is a description of the new series Heroes of Cosplay:

"This tantalizing docu-series lifts the veil on the imaginative world of costume play competition. The series follows cosplayers of all levels, from legend Yaya Han, to rising stars and newbies, as they make a splash at comic book conventions around the country."



Find out more about Heroes of Cosplay here.

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And we have an Also Awesome this Month to share. Although it's not a new season per se, we do have the Season 2 Cable Premiere of epic series Game of Thrones:

Game of Thrones (Season 2)
Begins Fri Aug 30, 2013 at 10pm ET/7pm PT on Showcase

Here's a look into Season 2 of Game of Thrones:

"With tensions and treaties, animosity and alliances, Season 2 of Game of Thrones is a thrilling journey through a riveting, unforgettable fictional landscape based on George R.R. Martin's bestselling novel A Clash of Kings. In Kings Landing, the coveted Iron Throne is occupied by cruel young Joffrey (Jack Gleeson), counseled by his conniving mother Cersei (Lena Headey) and uncle Tyrion (Peter Dinklage), who has been appointed Hand of the King. But the Lannister hold on the Throne is under assault on many fronts. There's Robb Stark (Richard Madden), son of the slain Lord of Winterfell Ned Stark, who seeks autonomy in the north and has taken Cersei's brother Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) prisoner in battle; Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), looking to shore up her depleted power in the east through three newborn dragons; Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane), brother of the late king Robert, who rejects Joffrey's legitimacy and aligns with a powerful priestess to raise a naval attack; Stannis' brother Renly (Gethin Anthony), who has maintained his own claim since fleeing Kings Landing; and Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen), who was raised by the Starks, but whose blood ties in his native Iron Islands runs deep. In the meantime, a new leader is rising among the wildings outside the Wall, adding new perils for Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and the order of the Night's Watch."



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Paranormal Pick of the Week: Orphan Black Series Premiere

I'm so excited after waiting and waiting and waiting we will finally get to see the series premiere of Orphan Black, a science fiction series with a mysterious (and possibly conspiracy) edge which begins airing this Saturday March 30, 2013 on Space. It's a shoe-in by a landslide for this weeks Paranormal Pick of the Week.

Orphan Black ~ Series Premiere
Saturday March 30, 2013 at 9pm ET on Space

We've been keeping tabs on Orphan Black since the series since it was first announced in fall 2012, as it has a fascinating premise and awesome casting made it a perfect selection to chat about there at Hexed.; Here is the scoop on the show from a media release:

"What happens when one day you realize you’re not alone, and there are  people out there who look just like you? SPACE announced today that its  highly anticipated new Original Series ORPHAN BLACK will premiere  Saturday, March 30 at 9 p.m. ET, following the return of SPACE’s #1  series, and fan favourite, DOCTOR WHO at 8 p.m. ET. Produced by Temple  Street Productions for SPACE and BBC America, the gripping new 10  episode drama ORPHAN BLACK stars Tatiana Maslany (Cas & Dylan,  Picture Day) in the lead role of Sarah, an outsider and orphan whose  life changes dramatically after witnessing the suicide of a woman who  looks just like her. Sarah assumes the dead woman’s identity, her  boyfriend, and her bank account. But instead of solving all her  problems, the street smart chameleon is thrust headlong into a  kaleidoscopic mystery. Sarah makes the dizzying discovery that she and  Beth, the dead woman, are clones…but are they the only ones? Sarah  quickly finds herself caught in the middle of a deadly conspiracy,  racing to find answers."

See more about Orphan Black at Space.

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Also Awesome:

• Doctor Who - Season 7 Returns Saturday March 30, 2013 on Space, this one feels more like a new start to me but it's apparently a continuation. Here are more of the details about the 8 episodes to round out Season 7: "The Doctor is back in a fantastic adventure written by the show’s lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat. The episode - the first in a run of 8 - is directed by Colm McCarthy whose previous credits include Hustle, Spooks and Endeavour. See more about Doctor Who at Space.ca.
• Revolution Season 1 Returns Monday March 25, 2013 on CityTV. The ratings for Revolution where definitely on the impressive side of things for this post apocalyptic/flashback heavy action/revolutionary series starring Tracy Spiridakos, Billy Burke and Giancarlo Esposito. If you've been anxiously awaiting, than you'll be very happy to see the show coming back tonight! See more about Revolution at CityTV.com
• Game of Thrones Season 3 Premiere Sunday March 31, 2013 on HBO Canada; this fantasy series based on the George R.R. Martin series has really taken people by storm. I'm way behind on this one. WAY BEHIND. I would love to catch up. And for those caught up I'm srue they will be tuning inot to see how the story continues to unfold. See more about Game of Thrones at HBO Canada.

Above: The Cast of Revolution

March 2013 Paranormal TV New and Returning Air Dates

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March brings us 3 new series and 3+ returning series, which I think is quite fitting for the third month of the year, and almost all are going crazy with the 3's in there start dates: Vikings (03.03.13), Game of Thrones Season 3 (03.03.13) and both Orphan Black and Doctor Who start on 03.30.13! This month also has us seeing the debut of The Bates Motel, a prequel series to Psycho (anyone who hasn't see Psycho be care of the series description below). Last up, but certainly not least is the highly anticipated return of Grimm and it's been *way* too long since we've had new episodes I can't wait to see a new ep!

I'm very amazed we have such an amazing array of shows to enjoy this month, I don't know about you but my schedule is getting extremely full of awesome TV.

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Vikings ~ Series Premiere
Sunday March 3, 2013 on History

Genre: Historical/Action
Cast: Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, George Blagden, Jessalyn Gilsig, Clive Stranden, Katheryn Winnick and Gabriel Byrne

Here is the series premise: "Viking Ragnar Lothbrok is a young farmer and family man who is frustrated by the policies of Earl Haraldson, his local chieftain who sends his Viking raiders east to the Baltic states and Russia, whose residents are as poor as the Norsemen. Ragnar wants to head west, across the ocean, to discover new civilizations. With assistance from his friend, Floki, Ragnar builds a faster, sleeker, fleet of boats to help him make it to the western world. Through the years Ragnar, who claims to be a direct descendant of the god Odin, continues to struggle with Earl until the two face each other in a final battle for supremacy."

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Grimm - Season 2 Returns
Friday March 8, 2013 on CTV
~and~
Sunday March 10, 2013 on Space

Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy

If you are unfamiliar with this fantastic series, here is a description: "Nick Burkhardt thought he prepared himself for the realities of working as a homicide detective until he started seeing things he couldn't quite explain.

When his ailing Aunt Marie arrives, Nick's life turns upside down when she reveals they are descendants of an elite group of hunters, also known as "Grimms," who fight to keep the balance of humanity safe from the supernatural creatures of the world.

As Nick digs deeper into her past, he realizes that he will have to shoulder the responsibility of his ancestors and contend with a larger-than-life mythology of the Brothers Grimm that is now all too real."

See more about Grimm at CTV.



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Bates Motel ~ Series Premiere
Monday March 18, 2013 on A and E

Genre: Horror/Thriller

**description includes spoilers for the film Psycho**

Description: '“Bates Motel,” serves as a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film, “Psycho,” and promises to give viewers an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates’ psyche unravels through his teenage years.

Fans will have access to the dark, twisted backstory and learn first hand just how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma, truly is and how she helped forge the most famous serial killer of them all.

“Bates Motel” is produced by Universal Television for A&E Network. Carlton Cuse ("Lost") and Kerry Ehrin ("Friday Night Lights") serve as executive producers for Carlton Cuse Productions.'


Bates Motel Stars: Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga, Mike Vogel, Nestor Carbonell, Max Theiriot, Keegan Connor Tracy, Nicola Peltz and Olivia Cooke.

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Revolution ~ Season 1 Returns
Monday March 25, 2013 on CityTV

Genre: Science Fiction/Post Apocalyptic

This one didn't quite stick with me but I know the ratings have held very strong in the post apocalyptic/flashback heavy action/revolutionary series starring Tracy Spiridakos, Billy Burke and Giancarlo Esposito. It's not too long to wait for new episodes which return this month.

See more about Revolution at CityTV.com



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Orphan Black ~ Series Premiere
Saturday March 30, 2013 at 9pm ET on Space

Genre: Science Fiction
 
We've been keeping tabs on Orphan Black since the series since it was first announced in fall 2012, as it has a fascinating premise and awesome casting made it a perfect selection to chat about there at Hexed. Here is the scoop on the show from a media release:

"What happens when one day you realize you’re not alone, and there are people out there who look just like you? SPACE announced today that its highly anticipated new Original Series ORPHAN BLACK will premiere Saturday, March 30 at 9 p.m. ET, following the return of SPACE’s #1 series, and fan favourite, DOCTOR WHO at 8 p.m. ET. Produced by Temple Street Productions for SPACE and BBC America, the gripping new 10 episode drama ORPHAN BLACK stars Tatiana Maslany (Cas & Dylan, Picture Day) in the lead role of Sarah, an outsider and orphan whose life changes dramatically after witnessing the suicide of a woman who looks just like her. Sarah assumes the dead woman’s identity, her boyfriend, and her bank account. But instead of solving all her problems, the street smart chameleon is thrust headlong into a kaleidoscopic mystery. Sarah makes the dizzying discovery that she and Beth, the dead woman, are clones…but are they the only ones? Sarah quickly finds herself caught in the middle of a deadly conspiracy, racing to find answers."

See more about Orphan Black at Space.



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Doctor Who ~ Season 7 Returns
Saturday March 30, 2013 on Space

Genre: Science Fiction

Doctor Who returns with 8 episodes to round out Season 7 on Space, and it looks like the show has a few suprizes in store!

Here are more details on the return of Doctor Who: "The Doctor is back in a fantastic adventure written by the show’s lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat. The episode - the first in a run of 8 - is directed by Colm McCarthy whose previous credits include Hustle, Spooks and Endeavour.

Later adventures in the run include episodes written by Mark Gatiss (Victory of the Daleks, Night Terrors) and Neil Gaiman.

Steven Moffat has promised us that in terms of Doctor Who, 2013 will be a ‘tremendous’ year and we’ll be bringing you more about the forthcoming adventures soon. But if you can’t wait for the TARDIS to return on 30 March, you can take a brief look now at what’s in store for the Doctor, Clara and some familiar friends… and foes!"

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Game of Thrones ~ Seaseon 3 Premiere
Sunday March 31, 2013 on HBO Canada

Genre: Fantasy

Description: "Based on the bestselling book series by George R.R. Martin, Game of Thrones is an epic drama set in the grounded fantasy continent of Westeros, where ambitious men and women of both honor and ill-repute live in a land where summers and winters can last years. Season 2 is based on Martin's second novel in the series, "A Clash of Kings," and plays out against the backdrop of a fast-approaching winter – the season of the white raven. In Kings Landing, the coveted Iron Throne is occupied by cruel young Joffrey, counseled by his conniving mother Cersei and uncle Tyrion, who has been appointed Hand of the King. But the Lannister hold on the Throne is under assault on many fronts. There's Robb Stark, son of the slain Lord of Winterfell Ned Stark, who seeks autonomy in the north and has taken Cersei's brother Jaime prisoner in battle; Daenerys Targaryen, looking to shore up her depleted power in the east through three newborn dragons; Stannis Baratheon, brother of the late king Robert, who rejects Joffrey's legitimacy and aligns with a powerful priestess to raise a naval attack; Stannis' brother Renly, who has maintained his own claim since fleeing Kings Landing; and Theon Greyjoy, who was raised by the Starks, but whose blood ties in his native Iron Islands runs deep. In the meantime, a new leader is rising among the wildings outside the Wall, adding new perils for Jon Snow and the order of the Night's Watch. With tensions and treaties, animosity and alliances, Season 2 of Game of Thrones promises to be a thrilling journey through a riveting, unforgettable fictional landscape."

See more about Game of Thrones at HBO Canada.



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Ep 129 Paranormal TV Feb 13 - 26, 2013

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After a week hiatus we are back to chat tons of paranormal TV with including Lost Girl and doubling up on Walking Dead, Supernatural, Vampire Diaries plus the season ender of Ghost Mine. Suzie and Shannon also dive into general discussions on new shows of Cult and Zero Hour and new to regular cable premiere of Game of Thrones Season 1. We'll be back next week to chat new episodes of our regs, catch up with Being Human (North American) and The Almighty Johnsons plus also the series premiere of Stranded. Be sure to vote on our Cult Poll, share if it's a show you would like to hear us talk about! Enjoy! Show Notes

• Meteor lands in Russia, sonic boom!
• Space has decided not to renew (aka cancelled) Primeval: New World.
• Teen Wolf Season 3 to Premiere June 3, 2013 (article also has S3 spoilers)
• King of the Nerds renewed
• Cult has created a post-show live chat/stream recap show on YouTube and CWTV.com directly after the show airs, premiere episode will have Matt Davis as part of the chat.
• The Vampire Diaries #1 Social TV Series Broadcast for Feb 11 - 17, 2013
• Zero Hour ratings 6.3 million viewers, making it "ABC’s lowest-rated in-season scripted premiere ever.", however it's still a larger ratings number than most of our shows by far.
• Lost Girl's Bo and Lauren voted TV's Top Couple over at E! Online (out of 64 couples!)
• Continuum Season 1 DVD and BluRay Release Date: March 26, 2013.
• Supernatural no longer in syndication on Space, (they started showing Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files in that timeslot now) but S5 is starting on Spark
• Castle in syndication on Space as of March 4, 2013 ~ 7pm and looks like also 12noon and 11:30pm at night
• Shannon mentions enjoying The Neighbors

Time Coding

• 0:00 - 1:15 Intro
• 1:15 - 18:50 News
• 18:50 - 29:50 The Walking Dead S3 Ep 10 & 11 Home & I Ain't No Judas
• 29:50 - 39:45 Ghost Mine S1 Ep 5 & 6 Secret Passage & Gold Fever
• 39:45 - 51:45 Supernatural S8 Ep 14 & 15 Trial and Error & Man's Best Friends with Benefits
• 51:45 - 1:03:40 Vampire Diaries S4 Ep 14 & 15 Down the Rabbit Hole & Stand By Me
• 1:03:40 - 1:17:05 Lost Girl S3 Ep 5 The Kenzi Scale
• 1:17:05 - 1:23:35 Game of Thrones Season 1 General Discussion
• 1:23:35 - 1:31:00 Cult Series Premiere You're Next
• 1:31:00 - 1:37:15 Zero Hour General Discussion
• 1:37:15 - 1:39:09Outro

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• 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!

Paranormal Pick of the Week: Zero Hour Series Premiere

Who new we'd get to a time where mid-February we would get series debuts? Not I, but I'm thrilled we do! This week we get a new conspiracy series, Zero Hour which has a skeptic magazine, centuries old mysteries and it looks like even a a paranormal connection which makes it a show in for this weeks Paranormal Pick of the Week:

Zero Hour Series Premiere
Feb 14, 2013 on ABC at 8pm ET

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."

Zero Hour stars Anthony Edwards, Carmen Ejogo, Scott Michael Foster, Addison Timlin, Jacinda Barrett and Michael Nyqvist. See more about Zero Hour on ABC here.



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Also Awesome:
Game of Thrones - Season 1 begins on Showcase this Friday Feb 15, 2013 at 10pm. Although it's neither new nor returning, it's still awesome.  I know I've been meaning to check it out since it began bac in 2011 but I think now I am finally going to get on the train, or would that be horse? And when you are setting those timers, remember this one is a bit longer than the hour so give yourself some breathing room to get all of the crazy goodness. The series stars Sean Bean, Mark Addy, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Michelle Fairley, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Iain Glen and Aidan Gillen.

If it's a new-to-you series, here is a Game of Thrones description: "Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin this sprawling new HBO drama series is set in a grounded fantasy world inhabited by ambitious men and women of both honor and ill repute, much like our own real world. In the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, whoever controls the Iron Throne holds unbelievable power, and the series centers on the rise and fall of several families that covet that power at all costs.

This is a story of duplicity and treachery, nobility and honour, conquest and triumph. In the Game of Thrones, you either win, or you die."

A big Thank You to Showcase for bringing us Game of Thrones from the beginning!

Ep 126: Paranormal TV Jan 22 - 26, 2013

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• 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!

Show Notes

• Hexed has hooked you up with a a Feb 2013 New and Returning Shows post
• Game of Thrones Season 3 starts March 31, 2013 on HBO Canada
• Game of Thrones from the beginning - on Showcase starting Fri Feb 15, 2013
• Tuning into SciFi TV is having their annual Show-Off, with rounds of voting of Genre TV pitted against each other. Check back daily to vote!
• Ghost Mine talk like a miner guide. Tramping is the term Shannon keeps forgetting!
• Doctor Who will return on Saturday March 30th 2013 to SPACE.
• Final 4 episodes of 666 Park Avenue will air…. In SUMMER 2013. Seriously? Seriously.
• Cult will air on Canadian TV on CTV2 as of Tuesday Feb 19, 2013.
• See The CW's YouTube page for more Cult promos and clips
• Continuum S2 in production (includes general S2 details and casting, and outlines S1).
• Tuning into SciFi TV shared clips from a SyFy media call with folks from Continuum! Actors Rachel Nichols (Keira), Victor Webster (Carlos) and creator/show runner Simon Barry.
• 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."
• Suzie's review of the True Blood Cookbook: Eats, Drinks and Bites from Bon Temps
• We also mention: Imbolc, Candlemas and The Green Man
• TV shows mentioned: Blood Ties, Rescue Mediums and Storage Wars
• Films mentioned: The Possession and The Apparition

Time Coding

• 0:00 - 1:30 Intro
• 1:30 - 23:05 News
• 23:05 - 25:50 Do No Harm - brief spoiler-free discussion
• 25:50 - 36:30 Lost Girl S3 Ep 4 Fae-de to Black
• 36:30 - 47:10 Being Human (N.American) S3 Ep 3 The Teens They Are a Changin'
• 47:10 - 58:35 The Almighty Johnsons S2 Ep 3 Charlie Truman
• 58:35 - 1:09:50 Ghost Mine S1 Ep 2 Disturbance at the Inn
• 1:09:50 - 1:23:10 Supernatural S8 Ep 11 LARP and the Real Girl
• 1:23:10 - 1:34:15 Vampire Diaries S4 Ep 11 Catch Me If You Can
• 1:34:15 - 1:46:45 Paranormal Witness - S2 The Dybbuk Box
• 1:46:45 - 1:51:50 Outro 

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• 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 2013 Paranormal TV New and Returning Air Dates

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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.....

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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."

See more about Do No Harm on Space here, or watch the Pilot episode at CTV.ca here.



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InnerSpace: Top 25 Lists Specials

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

Also check out the Top 25 Video Game Characters here.

See more about Innerspace on Space here.

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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.

See more about The Walking Dead on AMC here.


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Zero Hour Series Premiere
Feb 14, 2013 on ABC

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."

See more about Zero Hour on ABC here.



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Cult Series Premiere
Feb 19, 2013 on CTV2

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..."

See more about Cult on CTV2 here, and check out clips of the show at CW's YouTube channel here.



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Stranded Series Premiere
Specific date is TBC, but it will be on Space on Wed Nights.

The SyFy premiere date for Stranded is Feb 27, 2013 so I'm hoping that is when we will see it on Space too.

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."


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Also Awesome:

• 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.

Game of Thrones - Season 1 on Showcase starting Feb 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."

Ep 120: Paranormal TV November 13 - 19, 2012

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• We are back to chat new episodes of The Walking Dead, Grimm, Supernatural and Vampire Diaries and it's a bit of a lighter load this week (and will be next week too) with US Thanksgiving giving a week of the majority of US TV shows, but we still cram in a lot of goodness to enjoy and even thrown in some holiday film suggestions too.

• We may be back next week, or may decide to take the week off with the lesser load. Tune in next Wednesday to find out! Happy US Thanksgiving to those celebrating 
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• Show Notes:
• Christmas with the Doctor: Doctor Who Christmas Special on Christmas on Space and the 12 Days of Spacemas
• Space's Complete Holiday Line Up
• Doctor Who Christmas Special Image
• Lost Girl S3 Trailer
• Lost Girl S2 Now on DVD in Canada and the US, and per Amazon.ca it has "60 minutes of extras featuring cast interviews, Making of Lost Girl featurettes, and bloopers. "
• Showcase YouTube Channel
• Being Human S3 Teaser Trailer
• Game of Thrones Season 3 poster & release date (March 31, 2013)
• American Horror Story renewed for third season/installment of 13 episodes
• 666 Park Avenue is cancelled, but they will air 13 episodes.
• Last Resort has been cancelled, although they will air 13 episodes.
• People's Choice Awards 2013 Nominations, show airs Jan 9, 2013 and a fair number of our shows are nominated
• Warm Bodies Trailer - zombie LOVE! Will be released in theatres in 2013
• We mention the films Gidget Goes Hawaiian and Dolphin Tale
• We recommend The Hunger Games and Black Sheep for some non-traditional holiday film choices
• Dolphins are mammals, NOT FISH! 

• Time Coding
• 0:00 - 2:00 Intro
• 2:00 - 14:38 News
• 14:38 -27:40 The Walking Dead S3 Ep 6 Hounded
• 27:40 - 37:25 Grimm S2 Ep 12 Season of the Hexenbiest
• 37:25 - 46:35 Supernatural S8 Ep 7 A Little Slice of Kevin
• 46:35 - 1:00:10 Vampire Diaries S4 Ep 6 We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes
• 1:00:10 - 1:01:40 US Turkey Day Film Recommends (non traditional)!
• 1:01:40 - 1:04:30 POLL results for Supernatural Poll
• 1:04:30 - 1:06:20 Outro

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