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Recently added “Fringe” to my Must See TV Listing

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I wrote a post late last month regarding my selections for Must See Television Shows of 2008. Although I have no plans to drop those shows from my regular scheduled programming, I have added one more to the list of must see’s.

4. Fringe

From J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, the team behind “Star Trek,” “Mission: Impossible III” and “Alias,” comes a new series that will thrill, terrify and explore the blurring line between the possible and the impossible. Fox Info

I normally try to wait until the end of the first season to watch the entire series on DVD, but with all this talk about how great the series was I took a chance. As a die hard sci-fi geek I easily was drawn into it. Now I’m hooked on the series and hopefully its lasts unlike the promising Blade series which was cut just after a single season run.

When it Airs: On Guam is airs at 9pm every Wednesday on Fox6. I believe it airs in the mainland on Tuesday’s at 9/8c.

Why I watch it: First of all its J.J. Abrams we are talking about here! Just take a look at his track record. He’s like the Steven Spielberg of television. I tried to stay away and it became futile. I got totally sucked into it!

My favorite characters: Its easily Walter Bishop. I’m sure most would agree with me as well. Bishop is the Frankenstein of modern science and he brings a bit of comedic value to a show that would otherwise be all serious.

Must See TV Shows of 2008

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terminatorAlthough I normally don’t participate in these types of things, Reggie at Fragileheart.com tagged me to complete this “meme” sometime earlier this week. With Reg being such a avid reader here at 7milesdown, I felt obliged to complete this post! haha. .

My three “Must See TV” picks for the season:

1. Terminator : The Sarah Connor Chronicles

TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES represents an exciting reinvention of the “Terminator” franchise, in which the strong and intrepid Sarah discovers that protecting her son and stopping the rise of the machines is more difficult than she could had ever imagined. Fox Wiki

When it Airs: Mondays on Fox starting at 8:00pm.

Why I watch it: The casting is great, the character development excellent, and the plot engaging and suspenseful. If I must take the shallow route, just be sure to check out Lena Headey and Summer Glau. Talk about some serious eye candy. How can a mom who is under so much stress look so damn good? And even nuttier, How can a cyborg we know is a cyborg still be so damn sexy!! haha.

My favorite characters: Im definitely huge on Summer Glau. I’m not sure why I am drawn to her character but I think they made an excellent choice by choosing a female to protect John Connor rather than a male. Lena Headey was also perfect for the role as Sarah Connor. Been a fan since her performance in the film 300.

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Hugh Laurie joins TV’s richest list

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He is the star of the biggest drama on television. Now Hugh Laurie is poised to become one of the highest-paid actors on TV with a new deal to continue on Fox’s “House.”

The British actor’s salary is expected to rise to about $400,000 an episode, or more than $9 million a year, under a pact with producer Universal Media Studios.

Laurie, 49, who had humble beginnings on “House” with a starting salary in the mid-five figures in 2004, got his first major salary bump in summer 2006 when his per-episode fee was upped to $250,000-$300,000 an episode.

The list of highest-paid actors on drama series is now topped by departing “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” leading man William Petersen ($600,000 per episode) and “24′s” Kiefer Sutherland (close to $500,000), who both serve as executive producers on their series. Yahoo