Friday, September 9, 2016

Bogle, Paige (MW), Dragon Tales 100

Dragon Tales is a show that I used to love and still occasionally watch on PBS. The show originally came out in 1999 and continued to have new episodes until 2005. Two young children find a magical scale in their new room and figure out if they wish upon it they can go to a land of dragons. Once there they are often faced with difficulties among friends or even themselves that they must figure out. Full episode but focused on the theme song: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JG2qoKLNvgI

Martinez, John (MW) We Bare Bears 100

"We Bare Bears" is an American animated show which started off as a webcomic called "The Three Bare Bears created by Daniel Chong. The show centers around three bears named Grizzly, Panda, and Ice Bear who are trying to fit into human society. Living just outside of San Francisco the bears come into contact with plenty of humans which leads the bears to mimc the things the humans do; they get smart phones, dabble in online dating, open up a food truck, and watch cute cat videos on their version of Youtube. Though the bears get some into some awkward and funny situations while trying to fit in the show will have flash back episodes to when they were cubs that offer up both cute and emotional moments for the viewer to enjoy. The show was pitched by Daniel Chong and is now the executive producer of the show itself. The Show is still running and in it's second season on Cartoon Network but it can also be viewed on Hulu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfJZohz0Zy0

Kalbitz, Kathryn (TTH) Mercy Street 10

Mercy Street is a PBS show based on the civil war-era that is centered around a hospital and the rise of alliances and their inevitable failures. This "hospital" is actually a hotel in Alexandria, Va. that has been converted into a hospital by the Union Army. The main character is a volunteer abolitionist nurse named, Mary. It is a show centered around loyalty and the lack there of in this hotel turned hospital during an extremely controversial time in American history. I think this show is extremely diverse due to its "history channel" type feel and alluring dramatic twists. This is why I'd like to share it with the class.
https://youtu.be/6dcFGBk1INg

Edwards, Robert (TTh) It's a Mann's World 10

This is a show about David and Tamela Mann. A married couple who have gained notoriety for many films and plays that they've done. This show goes behind the scenes of there life and talks about the many different things that they face as a marrie couple in the television world. I believe if I can talk about appeal of shows like this it could tie into the class very nicely. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CVp8he5AUIk

Ross, Tamara (TTh), Shannara Chronicles 100

Shannara Chronicles is a weird, pumped up science fiction show on Netflix, and really of the first one of its kind. Netflix was the first to become this massive streaming entity that took over our lives, and I feel that way about this show, as well. In an era of digital media, the technology they used to develop the monsters and demons in this show is beyond its time. I'm pitching it to you because despite the shows you've seen, this is in a different realm, in the world of elves and demons, and a magical tree that holds the essence to life. It brings out the inner dork in all of us. https://youtu.be/rCr3z_sTSNU

Schmidt, Shaeleigh (TTh) Difficult People 10

Difficult people is about two best friends, Julie and Billy, who live in New York City and are aspiring comedians. The pair of friends are bitter and lack common courtesy to the people around them. It appears that they've become this way because majority of their friends have outgrown the stage of life that they are currently in- less than ideal careers, unmarried, no children, and basically unsuccessful in life thus far. The stars real names are actually the same first names of their characters- Julie Kessler and Billy Epstein. The executive producers are Amy Poehler, Dave Becky, and Michele Armor. Since this series is a Hulu original- it's paid for through subscription to Hulu as well as advertising. There are currently two seasons.

Season one trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWcEktio9Is

Beltran, Elliott (TTH) The Path 100

The Path is an American Drama that released this year in the summer. The show is based on the people in a cult or ministry group and one man who had a vision. Eddie Lane, who is acted out by Aaron Paul, struggles in his beliefs after his vision in a retreat in a foreign country. From what he experienced, he doesn't want to reveal his beliefs and disappoint his family nor his group. Other than his beliefs, he dislikes the regulations after his friend took charge of the group that sound more a lot like a vague cult. He is forced to make choices between his beliefs and his family. The show began production in 2015 titled The Way but was soon changed to The Path. In 2016, Hulu debuted the show. Hulu renewed the show for a second season. The executive producers are Jason Katims, Michelle Lee, and Jessica Goldberg. The Path teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/WgtCSfOED6w

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Thompson, Essence (TTh) The #Westbrooks 100

Five beautiful social media sisters that are very popular on Instagram have their own reality television show that reveals to the world what they do on their professional and personal side. You get to see what these Instagram model sisters do in real life and see how they interact with one another and others outside their circle on TV. Each sister has their own unique story share and all play a big part in their TV show The #Westbrook. Some say these sisters are rivalries with the Kardashians because they both are gorgeous, popular, and stylish sisters.

http://www.bet.com/shows/the-westbrooks.html
https://youtu.be/HNmuRWmFuZg

Riley, Michael (MW) The Strain 100

The Strain is a tv series on FX started in 2014. It is based on a novel written by Guillermo del Toro who also serves as the show's primary executive producer. Just as in the novel the story revolves around certain characters as New York City begins to be taken over by vampires. The show even uses flashbacks to the Holocaust to show how the epidemic started. The show has been nominated for 13 various awards and won 2 of those. You can also watch seasons 1 and 2 on Hulu right now.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiN8Edb4X2whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiN8Edb4X2w

Idahosa, Andrew (TTh) Flaked 100

In today's society, alcoholism has plagued many people. Chip, played by Will Arnett, is an AA Sponsor helping others quit their addiction with stories of his experience. Chip, who tells his clients he's been sober for quite sometime, preaches that it's never too late to make that change, and that he has taken the life of another human being while drinking and driving. Things get interesting when years later, the victims sister, London, moves to town and falls in love with Chip before know who he truly is. Seems like Chip is now the one who needs a bit of help with his past. This new series is produced by Will Arnett, Mitchell Hurwitz, Kathy O'Connell, Tiffany Sipantzi Moore, and Peter Principato. Wally Pfister, Tom DiCillo, Josh Gordon, and Will Speck each help out in directing the TV show. The full first season of this 'dramedy' can be watched all at once on Netflix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKOpvm7BcOo

Casey, Corbin (MW) Black Sails 100

Black Sails takes place on the island of New providence, the former British colony. Now Pirates rule the Island and the Queen Smuggler Eleanor Guthrie has the ways to turn the pirates prizes from the high seas of the Caribbean to gold and silver. There are many twists and turns in the series but the show focuses on the journey of Captain Flint, a former British Royal Navy officer turner pirate and his struggle to survive being hunted by the British and his quest for the massive treasure held in the Spanish treasure galleon the Urca De Lima. The executive producer of black sails is Michael Bay. Black sails appears on the American Premium cable and satellite television network which is a flagship property of Starz Inc. So cable subscribers pay for the show.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FPRzH7Nrg4

Schatte, Jacob (MW) RuPaul's Drag Race 100


RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition tv-series on the network Logo. It is a way for gay men who are Drag Queens, men who do female impersonation, to compete in different areas of drag such as: lip-syncing, look, and performance. They do all of this in hopes for fame, glory, and to win the cash prize of $100,000. The show is hosted by RuPaul Charles, the most recognizable drag queen alive today. It is aired on a LGBT+ network, which focuses their main demographic on the LGBT+ community. The show is currently in its 8th season, already renewed for season 9, and has 2 seasons of a spin-off series 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'.

Season 8 Trailer
https://youtu.be/IZtIXDy1kz4


Cambron, Nicholas (TTH) Limitless 100

Limitless, a TV series stars your average post college screw up, a 28 year old by the name of Brian Finch (Jake McDorman) who hasn't accomplished a lot in life yet. Until he discovers the brain enhancing drug, NZT-48. The drug gives one the ability to unlock the full potential of your brain which is used for good as long as good people have it that is. Brian falls into the hands of the FBI as a consultant. He must keep the drug a secret from just about everybody though, at least about some things and that includes the FBI. The senator, Eddward Morra (Bradley Cooper) holds the occasional shot that keeps Brian alive from the deadly side effects. The FBI find him so valuable because they believe he is immune to the side effects. The series is a direct sequel based on the 2011 film with the same name. Limitless was picked up by CBS on October 23,2015 for a full season of 22 episodes. The series turns into a maze of plot twist and turns with all the secrets.

Limitless - First Look

Singletary, Alicia (MW) Merlin 100

This BBC series shows the dramatic outcomes of living in a land of myth and a time of magic, putting a new spin on the story of the famous sorcerer Merlin (Colin Morgan). Set in the Kingdom of Camelot, the story follows young Merlin's dangerous journey as he, a young prince Arthur (Bradley James) and other characters come face to face with legendary and fantastical foes and forces. In this show it is set during the time of the renaissance time period and see how they lived then. This show has a different aspect of reality Merlin's shows let ones mind venture into fancy and you can be creative also. This show is a way you can escape and relax to get away from reality. There isn't a dull moment you will see romance, Merlin's troubles he gets himself into and comedy.

Producers: Julian Murphy, Johnny Capps, Dyson Lovell
Executive Producer: Johnny Capps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01rxgwVmxx0

Johnson,Tonenisha (TTH) Young and Hungry 100

We all loved High School Musical for it quirkiness and the power to bring out the teenager in us. Well Young and Hungry will bring you right back to the feeling. Executive Producer and former High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale created a one of a kind show starring Emily Osment as Gabi, who is a young chef in big city trying to figure out a way of income with her best friend Sofia. She unexpectedly lands a job for one of the biggest technology/app inventors of the world and is quickly spun into a number of situations that she brings upon her self. She is smart, funny, clumsy and sometimes an airhead but the audience learns to love her. She soon begins to fall in love with her boss and we all know that situations like that quickly complicate things. Young and Hungry has three other executive producers excluding Ms.Tisdale; David Holden, Kim Tannenbaum, and Jessica Horowitz. Young and Hungry is funded by CBS Television Studios and it premiered on June 2014 on Freeform (formally named ABC Family) but you can watch all of the current up to date seasons on Netflix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dli6gNtd23Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmUQKpbG8B4

Seibert, Nathan (TTh) Tokyo Ghoul 100

Tokyo Ghoul is an anime television series by Studio Pierrot aired between July and September of 2014 followed by a second season that aired from January 8, 2015, to March 26, 2015. The executive producer is Gen Fukunaga. Tokyo Ghoul follows Ken Kaneki, a shy, bookish college student, who is instantly drawn to Rize Kamishiro, an avid reader like himself. However, Rize is not exactly who she seems, and this unfortunate meeting pushes Kaneki into the dark depths of the ghouls' inhuman world. In a twist of fate, Kaneki is saved by the enigmatic waitress Touka Kirishima, and thus begins his new, secret life as a half-ghoul/half-human who must find a way to integrate into both societies. Tokyo Ghoul is a completed series but it can still be viewed on Hulu.

Season 1 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGuQeQsoRgU

Mims, Delishia (TTh) Atlanta 100

Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families. Donald Glover serves as Executive Producer, along with Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigle. Atlanta is produced by FX Productions.

http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/atlanta/about

Harris, Logan (TTh) Vice Principals 100

I think Vice Principles is a good television program for many reasons. One of those reasons is the great cast the show features, including Danny Mcbride. Also the creators of the show feature some of the same creators of 'Eastbound and Down', which is , to me personally, one of the funniest shows I've come across.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyEYiTxN6Fg


Hlozek, Michael (TTh) Hannibal 100

Hannibal is an American psychological horror show created by Bryan Fuller. It originally aired from 2013-15 on NBC. The series is based on a collection of novels by Thomas Harris, including Red Dragon, Hannibal, and Hannibal Rising. The show follows FBI special investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and his ever-evolving relationship with renowned psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen.) Also along for the ride are Will's boss Jack Crawford (Lawrence Fishburne) and the rest of his team in the FBI's Behavioral Sciences unit. The events of Hannibal are a prequel to the well known film (and another Harris novel) The Silence of the Lambs. Initially recruited to investigate a serial killer in Minnesota, Will is put under psychological supervision by Dr. Lecter, who is fascinated by Will's ability to fully empathize with killers. Lecter, who is secretly a cannibalistic serial killer in his own right, starts to manipulate the FBI from within, all the while driving Will to potentially become a killer himself.
Trailer 1 - https://youtu.be/Sx9bjEfzV_s
Trailer 2 - https://youtu.be/j58uZzmNsU4

Morrison,Joel (TTH) Last Chance U 100

Last Chance U is a 2016 documentary series produced by Netflix showcasing the 2015 American football season for east Mississippi community college. The series was released worldwide on July 29, 2016. Netflix has renewed for a second season the EMCC Lions, coach Buddy Stephens, and academic advisor Brittany Wagner.
http://m.imdb.com/title/tt5863126/

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Johnson, Molly (TTH) Sense8 100

Sense8 is an American science fiction series created by Lilly and Lana Wachowski. The show explores subjects such as politics, identity, sexuality, gender and religion which are not normally emphasized in most science fiction shows. Sense8 tells the story of eight strangers who are each from a different culture from all around the world. The eight strangers are connected when they all experience a vision of a violent death of a woman named Angelica. The strangers then realize that they are connected by a mental and emotional link, allowing them to communicate and sense each other, as well as share their language, skills and knowledge. The first season of Sense8 became available to Netflix streamers on June 5, 2015, and was renewed for a second season in August of 2015. Sense8 won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2431438/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt 

Anguiano, Chelsie (MW) Basketball Wives LA 75

Basketball Wives LA has been a television series since 2011. The show consists of women who are the wives of some of the greatest basketball players in the NBA. In this show, you will see drama, friendship, and love all come together with this group of women.
http://www.vh1.com/shows/basketball-wives-la

Herrera, Sydney (MW) Misfits 100

Misfits is a British science fiction comedy-drama television show, on E4, about a group of young offenders sentenced to work in a community service program, where they obtain supernatural powers after a strange electrical storm. The show premiered in November 2009 and ended in December 2013 in its fifth season. The first series started broadcasting in the U.K. on 12 November 2009 on E4, and was produced by Clerkenwell Films. The show aired in Australia in 2010 on ABC2, and in New Zealand, it screens on FOUR, where its fourth series is currently running. In June 2011, it was made available online in the United States via Hulu,[2] where it became one of the service's most-watched series. Series one trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud8AJDaAW7c full series trailer:

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Montelongo, Adrian (TTH) Ink Master 10

Ink Master is an American reality competition consisting of some of the best tattoo artists competing for the title of Ink Master and $100,000. Contestants have flash challenges and an elimination tattoo every week until one is left standing. The judge's consist of tattoo legends Oliver peck, and Chris Nunez. As well as Guitarist Dave Navarro who is also the host. America also has a say throughout the show and in the live finale. The show aired for the first time in 2012 on spike, and is now currently on its 8th season. With the success of the show, Ink master has a spin off series called Ink master Redemption. The executive producers are Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, and Andrea Richter. season 3 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t87vs703n10

Acosta, Leslie (MW) Ghost Adventures 100

From a show that started as independent film, Ghost Adventures is now an American television show on Travel Channel. Zak Bagans, Nick Groff, and Aaron Goodwin document themselves exploring the most haunted places around the world from sundown to sunrise. While using their preferred technology, it allows them to capture some of the strange things that are claimed to have happened there. Traveling to and from different countries such as the UK, Ireland, and France these three men are willing to draw out any "spirits" that have been known to haunt the location. The executive producers of the show are Daniel A. Schwartz, Joe Townley, Michael Yudin, Nick Groff (Seasons 1-10), and Zak Bagans. While still being aired on the Travel Channel , you can also find episodes of the suspenseful show on Netflix.

http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/video/ghost-adventures-full-episodes

Roebuck, Kayla (TTh) Day 5 100

Day 5 is Rooster Teeth Production's (based in Austin, TX) first drama series the studio has produced. The show is set in the immediate aftermath of a fatal sleep epidemic. After a drug bender saves his life, an addict named Jake ventures out into the quiet streets unaware that most of the world already died in their beds. Battling fatigue and encountering delirium, Jake teams up with a teenager, doctor, and a red-eye pilot to search for answers and hopefully a way to sleep again. Set in a world of insomniacs, late-shift workers, and psychotics, Day 5 presents a unique vision of the apocalypse that brings together drama and thriller around a story of survival and redemption.
A) Day 5 is a drama web-series produced by Rooster Teeth. The series is written by executive producers Matt Hullum, Burnie Burns (whom you may have saw on the latest season of "The Amazing Race" alongside his girlfriend Ashley), and Joel Heyman with assistance from Miles Luna and Chris Demarais. Day 5 is directed by Josh Flanagan.
B) Day 5 is able to be watched through a subscription based service called "Rooster Teeth First", which you can subscribe to starting at $3.33/month, on Rooster Teeth's website. The first episode is also available to watch for free via YouTube.

Clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkm2qdUuXcA

Shol, Rheisha (MW) Almost Royal 100

Almost Royal is a BBC comedy that follows the lives of two clueless British aristocrats, Georgie and Poppy Carlton, granting their father's dying wish that his children visit the country he loved so dearly. The Carlton siblings leave their home of England and hit the road documenting every step of their journey across the United States. I enjoy watching this show because it's funny and it takes you on their adventure where they interact with real-life, unsuspecting everyday Americans.

Trailer 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHeWLEWcHzo
Trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edJefJ1IIE4

King, Brandon (TR) Resident Advisors 10

Resident Advisors is a hilarious Hulu original series that I first discovered a year ago. It follows a group of resident advisors in a newly constructed dorm as well as all of the mostly freshman who stay in the dorm. It deals with real life issues that many new college kids moving away from home go through while also being outrageously funny and inappropriate at times. It's clear why the show is something that we as students can relate to and while it is a comedy I believe it does help deal or better understand issues dealt with in college.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVFS1m41FZ4

Harris, Taelor (TTh) Outlander 100

Outlander is a television drama series on Starz. It premiered on August 9, 2014. The show follows a British Army nurse in World War 2, 1945, who travels back in time to Scotland in the year 1743. Claire, the protagonist, desperately tries to go back to her time to reunite with her husband. However, to ensure her survival, she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser. Throughout the show, Jamie and Claire fall in love with each other, which leaves Claire caught between two men, one from the future and the other from the past. The Executive Producer is Ronald D. Moore. In 2012, Sony Pictures Television secured the rights to the show, with Moore developing the project and Jim Kohlberg Co-producing. Outlander is based off of the popular books written by Diana Gabaldon. The reason why Outlander is such an amazing show is because it grabs the audience attention by having a great story and is perfect for people who are hopeless romantic. Also, the show has outstanding visuals and dialogue and will always keep you guessing on whats going to happen next. Outlander is currently in production for season 3 that will premiere on April 1, 2017.

Season 1 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAS01FFj1fQ
Season 2 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3VtNOjrqeQ

Monday, September 5, 2016

Billue, Bryant (TTH) The Librarians 100

The Librarians is a show on the TNT network through cable. It is about these librarians who work in the Metropolitan Library, but under the library is where the real magic happens. It premiered December 7, 2014. Season 3 will premiere in November 2016. It is a great show for people who love myths in general. It is sort of the American version of the Doctor Who series. It has a lot of interesting adventures with a lot of comedic relief. The executive producers are Dean Devlin, Noah Wyle and John Rogers. Season 1 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmZ8oDL63mY Season 2 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLqlU2Irw1U

Hunter, Jovon (TTh) 60 Days In 10

60 Days In is a docuseries on A&E. It premiered on March 10, 2016. It is known as The Jail: 60 Days In internationally and airs in over 100 other territories. The series follows seven individuals as they volunteer to go undercover, spending 60 days as inmates in the Clark County Jail in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Their goal is to obtain evidence of questionable or illegal activities within the jail that might be missed by the Correctional Officers and surveillance systems. The existence of the undercover program is kept secret from the inmates, the guards, and most of the jail officials. Prior to entering the jail, the volunteers receive instruction on how to act around other inmates, and they are each given a pseudonym and a cover story, including details of the (fake) criminal charges on which they were arrested. The executive producers are Gregory Henry,
Kimberly Woodard, & Jeff Grogan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL6ZUpMxMGs

Dietrich, Lara (TTh) Between 100

Between is a Canadian science fiction drama television series which debuted on May 21, 2015, on City. Created by Michael McGowan the series stars Jennete McCurdy as Wiley Day, a pregnant teenage daughter of a minister living in the small town of Pretty Lake, which is coping with a mysterious disease that has killed everybody over age 21. Outside of Canada the show is distributed as a "Netflix Original Series." There are currently two seasons available on Netflix. Featurette for Between: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcuETTRIBnI

Sunday, September 4, 2016

Garcia Lauren (TTH) Zoo 10

Zoo is based on the #1 bestselling novel by James Patterson. This exciting and suspenseful series takes you along with Jackson Oz and his team as they investigate violent animal attacks that are happening around the world. As these attacks become more frequent, vicious, and coordinated, Oz and his team must find out what is causing the animals to act this way and how to stop them. Zoo was produced by Scott Rosenberg, Andre Nemec, Josh Appelbaum, and Jeff Pinkner. You can watch the first season on Netflix, and the second season is currently being aired on CBS.

Season 1 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAOfZfNXMP4

Friday, September 2, 2016

Jackson,Tynisha (MW) Rosewood 100

Rosewood is a FOX network TV drama series about a top notch private pathologist working in law enforcement, helping a woman police detective solve cases in Miami,Florida.The show has comedic, playful elements so its not a stuffy, serious detective show, making it more interesting to watch. The executive producer is Todd Harthan, Richard Shepard,Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfey. Rosewood is being paid for on an advertiser-based broadcast network. Temple hill Entertainment, Nickels productions and 20th century fox television pays for the shows production.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhhYJXV508A

Perner, Katelyn (TTh) Master of None 100

Master of None is not your conventional television show, instead of having Hollywood sprinkle is glamour all over life's bumpy places, the producer, and star of the show, Aziz Ansari tells life like it really is for Dan, a 30 year old actor finding his way through life in New York City. Ansari, known for his comedy, does a phenomenal job at scripting the realities of life right from the beginning. The Pilot episode shows his character Dev, and Dev's hook up for the night, Rachel, having some bedroom fun- but things go awry and they both end up at the local drug store to purchase Plan B. The show is raw, interesting, and shines a light on what it's like for those who are trying to make it in the business who may not be your typical lead criteria. The show is a Netflix Original and is scheduled to release season two in 2017.

Season 1 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bFvb3WKISk

Lange, Sara (TTh) The Bletchley Circle 100

The 1950's were a incredibly controversial time in wartime Great Britain. The beginning of The Bletchley circle highlights the lives and work of four women largely responsible for breaking down German codes for The United Kingdom's Military during WWII. The basis of the plot consists of the women 7 years in the future working secretively on a string of murders in the London area. This is a period movie and accurately depicts lives of British women during this time. This miniseries was produced for ITV but then cut and so it was moved to The United States PBS. The series was written by Guy Bert and directed by Sarah Harding, Any De Emmony and Jaime Payne. It is easily avaliable on Netflix for two seasons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4UqVWVFm3g

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Chestnut, Reily (TTh) Angie Tribeca 100

This comedic show starring Rashida Jones of Parks and Recreation takes satire to entirely new levels of hilarity. The premise of the show is police show focused around the efforts of LAPD detective Angie Tribeca (Jones) as she navigates through each new with a whole new take police procedural comedy based shows. This satirical comedy series was created and executive produced by famed actor/comedians Steve & his wife Nancy Walls Carell. TBS currently airs it and pays for it through advertisement and cable subscription while Warner Bros. Television Distribution.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKivuQ4HpF4

Gonzalez, Jonathan (TTh) F is for Family 100

In "F is for Family, viewers follow the lives of the Murphy family in an animated sitcom placed during the 1970's. A big part about the show uses a nostalgia factor to appeal to older audiences that are old enough to remember the time period, and appreciate the satirical look at the 70's the show's creators are going for. Even viewers that aren't old enough to remember the 70's will be able to enjoy the raunchy, ridiculous comedy of the show that tends to follow something close to what animated shows like Family Guy and American Dad go for. It's thanks to a partnership between Netflix, Gaumont International Television, and Wild West Television that the show's creation came about. The show's executive producers include Vince Vaughn, Peter Billingsley, and Bill Burr, who's standup comedy provided the the basis for much of the show's material. Burr's idea for the show, in his own words, revolved around going back to a "time when you could smack your kid, smoke inside, and bring a gun to an airport." The show's available to anyone subscribed to Netflix, the online streaming service.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFzrvMS6P8g

Levario, Emilio (T/TH) Political Animals 100

This political comedy/drama chronicles the all too familiar quest of a presidential hopeful, whom happens to also be a former First Lady and the Governor of Illinois, Elaine Barrish (Sigourney Weaver). Barrish loses in the primary's to a younger and reinvigorating candidate, and later assumes the role of Secretary of State in the new administration. The mini series follows the Secretary and her dysfunctional family through political scandals, diplomacy issues, and butting family dynamics. The series was produced by Greg Berlanti and Laurence Mark and the production company Warner Horizon Television. The show aired on the USA network in 2012 as a mini series and had plans to renew as a series, but was not renewed by the network.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2YrfdtzIKpk

Trevino,Victoria (TTh) Scream Queens 100

Scream Queens is a terrifying, yet funny murder mystery show. The series was created by executive producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, both creators of Glee and American Horror Story. The horror-comedy is set in a college at the fictional Wallace University. One of the popular sororities, Kappa Kappa Tau, becomes the top target for serial killings by someone who seeks revenge for past events that happened 20 years ago. As a disguise, the killer uses the university's Red Devil mascot. The sorority is led by the top bitch, Chanel Oberlin whose constantly threatened by Dean Munsch. The series is produced by 20th Century Fox Television, Ryan Murphy Productions, Brad Falchuck Teley-vision and Prospect Films. You can usually find watchings through Fox TV or by having a Hulu subscription. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6_LwI-hUms

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Burrell, Morgan (MW) Brain Games 100

Optical illusion, deception, and trickery are what make the series Brain Games different from other traditional television shows. Unlike most shows, Brain Games has a goal which is to teach the viewer about the human mind through different techniques. Throughout all 7 seasons Brain Games remains interactive and calls upon watchers to follow certain instructions during a demonstration. Normally the outcome of the demonstration is something surprising or interesting that the show continues to explain throughout the episode. Those who watch have the opportunity to learn while being entertained with unfamiliar topics. (a) While initially a consulting producer, Jerry Kolber currently holds the title of executive producer for this Emmy-nominated program. (b) Brain Games began on the advertised-based cable TV program National Geographic, but it can also be found on both the subscriber-based websites Amazon video, and Netflix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reVq-RPaHLI&list=PLCv6T8QWRwjn8jVZWps93zeVw2pV-_QAX

Blount, Tyler (MW) Fuller House 100

Fuller House is a TV series in which DJ and Stephanie take over their dads house in San Francisco after he moves out. The series goes back to the beginning "Full House" where DJs dad takes care of his 3 young daughters after his wife passes away in their early childhood, but Danny DJs dads has the help from his brother in law Jesse and his best friend Joey. . Now in "Fuller House" DJ is all grown up and she is seeing what if feels like to be in her dads shoes as she take care of her 3 young sons by herself after her husband passes away. She gets help from her sister Stephanie and her childhood best friend Kimmy.

Jeff Franklin is the executive producer of fuller house. The show is being funded by Netflix who made a deal with Jeff Franklin who came up with he idea to make another storyline added to "full House" which still airs on TV today. "fuller House is on Netflix which has their own net of TV series and shows.

link 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXuGLswn2l0

Neely, Trevor (MW) The Boondocks 100

The Boondocks is an American television program based off a comic strip and created by Aaron McGruder. The comic strip gained much traction and was syndicated to make its debut in newspapers in 1999. Development of a TV series also began at this time and after a few mishaps of being called too "networky", McGruder began to tell stories in the series. The Boondocks is a fictional story about a black family, the Freemans, who have settled in a mostly white suburban neighborhood of Woodcrest, Illinois. The main characters are Huey and Riley, two boys who live with their granddad. Huey is more of the level headed character with a revolutionary spirit. Riley, on the other hand, is more of the loud-mouthed character with a short fuse. They are two preteen boys who must face many obstacles in their daily lives that often get them into deep trouble with the people of Woodcrest. It is worth the view if one is looking for a show that offers a perspective that mixes cultures, social classes, racial identities and stereotypes to provide for a very satirical portrayal of comedy and conflict. A.) The executive producers of this show is Aaron McGruder, Reginald Hudlin, Rodney Barnes, Brian J. Cowan, and Carl Jones. B.) The show has been distributed through Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and is currently available to stream on Netflix and Amazon Video.
Video Clip 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jTxDg5pbOo
Video Clip 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui2e0urr84c

Crank, Lauren (MW) Veronica Mars 10

Veronica Mars is an American teen crime/mystery/drama T.V. show. It aired from September 22,2004-May 22,2007. It follows the life of Veronica Mars, as not only a student but also a private investigator. Most episodes feature individual cases, yet there is also a greater, complex mystery throughout the whole series. The show was created by screenwriter Rob Thomas and originally aired on the network UPN until the last season, which aired on The CW. The executive producers of Veronica Mars were Joel Silver and Rob Thomas. All of the seasons can now be streamed at any time with an Amazon Prime Video membership.

https://youtu.be/5KvBAa2PuVo

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Rosser, Kirby (TTH) Broadchurch 100

Broadchurch is a British Television Drama Series created and written by Chris Chibnall. It was produced by Kudos Film and Television in association with Shine America and Imaginary Friends and the executive producers on the program are Chris Chibnall, writer and creator, and Jane Featherstone whom works for Kudos Film and Television. Richard Stokes is the producer. The series' first aired in the UK on March 4,2013 and they are currently filming the third season this summer. The fictional story is set in a small English sea side town by the name of Broadchurch. The first season revolves around the death of 11-year old boy by the name of Danny Latimer. While most crime dramas seem to focus on the crime itself, Broadchurch decided to take a glimpse at what the death of a child did to a small community, to a community where everyone knew each other.

Season 3, also the final season, will be premiering sometime next year in the UK and then shortly on BBC America.

Link 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uB7Bx8XU_g

Link 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqK-rj3xAdM

Cochran, Lyndi (TTh) The Venture Brothers 100

The Venture Brothers incorporates old favorites like The Hardy Boys, The Incredible Hulk, Nancy Drew, Batman, Scooby-Doo, and more into an adult animated series exploring a more believable side to the thought of having an arch rival. Rusty was a boy adventurer, (not unlike Johnny Quest), in his youth and went on explorations with his father Jonas. Although being a boy-adventurer was a beloved past time, it turns out that forty-something year-old Dr. "Rusty" Venture really is not cut out for the world of super science. He and his over-enthusiastic son's Hank and Dean tolerate attacks from Dr. Venture's less-than-sinister arch enemy The Monarch who has had it out for Dr. Venture ever since they went to State University together. However, their live-in bodyguard Brock Samson is the stuff of henchman nightmares and has created a reputation for himself throughout the OSI (Office of Secret Intelligence) and the Guild of Calamitous Intent. This program is still currently running on adult swim and the seventh season is expected to release in January 2017. "Rusty Joins Group Therapy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJHEHMDkYpI

Jenkins, Sarah (TTh) Wentworth 100

Wentworth is an Australian tv drama created by Lara Radulovich, David Hannam and Reg Watson and produced by Jo Porter. It is set in a fictional, modern-day women's prison in Australia, a re-imagining of another Australian show, Prisoner, which aired form 1979-1986.
The series focuses on character Bea Smith, beginning with her first day in the prison after being charged with the attempted murder of her husband. Wentworth follows Smith and her fellow inmates as she learns, manipulates (and is manipulated by) the prison hierarchy, prisoners and prison staff. Smith (and the viewer) can never truly know who can be trusted or how brutal and sadistic prison life can become.

Wentworth Season 1-3 Promo<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcNFKU3qMuE>

Eichler, Annie (MW) 11.22.63 10

11.22.63 Is about a high school teacher who discovers a time machine in an old diner. The owner of the diner sets the high school teacher out on a mission to go back in time and stop the assassination of President Kennedy.

Here is a link to the preview of 11.22.63
https://youtu.be/NXUx__qQGew

Burns, Brianne (TTh) Humans 100

Humans is a British-American science fiction television series which debuted during the summer of 2015. Written and by the British team Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley, both of whom are also executive producers, the show is based on the award-winning Swedish science fiction drama Real Humans, the series explores the themes of artificial intelligence and robotics, focusing on the social, cultural, and psychological impact of the invention of anthropomorphic robots called "synths". Humans forces the viewer to confront the issue of true artificial intelligence, and what rights and recognition we need to afford them, while also adding in drama and intrigue to keep the audience hooked. The series is produced jointly by AMC, Channel 4 (In Britain), and Kudos Film and Television.

2015 Trailer: https://youtu.be/zr3pzYThiKk

Ferris, Emily (TTh) Love 100

"Love" is a romantic comedy that portrays the dating world from a practical point of view from both male and female perspectives by building character development between the stars Mickey and Gus. Mickey, the female lead, is the rebellious one, while Gus is the kind-hearted type. The two contrast in a perfectly awkward way. The show is quirky and fun while also staying in touch with real-world dating situations rather than putting on the hollywood mask of coincidental and carefree love.

"Love" was produced by Judd Apatow, Paul Rust and Lesley Arfin. Apatow is known for The 40-Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and many more, while Rust and Afrin are the stars of the show itself. The program is funded by Netflix who started their own set of original series of TV shows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_1874563289&feature=iv&src_vid=Ym3LoSj9Xj8&v=Jtk-ZfjiwOE

Munoz, Vianey (TTh) Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse 100

Barbie Life in the dreamhouse is a tv series about barbie and her friends. The show is set up to be a mock reality tv show. it features character "interviews" throught the episode that let the character explain the situations of the show in their own way. Though this show is targeted towards a very young audience, i think that it can be an enjoyable experience for adults too. The humor that this show displays is very immature and childish but that is what makes it funny. While watching it i found myself judging its stupidity so harshly that it became an enjoyable experience. Theres not much to learn from this show but its a very good passtime (a) executive producers include stephen gallop, rob hudnut, and kallan kagan. (b) Barbie life in the dreamhoue can be found on Netflix, Barbie.com, and youtube. it is produced by arc productions an distributed by mattel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZmAwa9uRI4

Williams, Jesse, (TTh) Superjail 100

Superjail is the world's largest, most brutal prison. Built beneath a volcano, it is routinely the site of riots and murders. Its megalomaniacal warden who is displayed as sadistic version of Willy Wonka, doesn't like conventional prisons and has chosen to make his facility unlike any other. The warden's assistant, uptight Superjail accountant Jared, originally arrived at the jail as a prisoner but got his job after impressing the warden with his intelligence. His lead guard is a transwoman that has a love hate relationship between the warden and herself. Even the resident doctor gets in on the brutality of Superjail, for he regularly performs grotesque experiments on the inmates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72JW4S1_exI

Monday, August 29, 2016

Cota, LeeAnn (MW) Weediquette 100

Weediquette started out as a web serier on the VICE Youtube channel but soon became a full running TV series. Vice correspondent, Krishna Andavolu hosts the show and is able to put a different perspective on the world of cannabis. He travels all around the US and even parts out of the country to show viewers the various effects cannabis can cause. I believe this show is capable of reaching a bigger audience, although it may seem like a niche series. I think it can help viewers further understand the negative and positive issues/situations that pertain to cannabis use in the US. It is not just a show about a bunch of stoners and potheads. It exceeds beyond that and will undoubtedly teach you more than just about the commercialized recreational use of cannabis. (a) Executive producers of the show include Jordan Roberts, Shane Smith, Eddy Moretti, and Spike Jonze. (b) Weediquette airs on VICELAND, which is a channel owned and programmed by VICE media. The U.S. TV channel is owned mainly by A&E Networks and can be seen through either through the Dish Netowrk or DirecTV which are direct-broadcast satellite service providers.

link 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFXuaPcNDVM

link 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq_HVx8tSWA

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Tatum, Garrett (MW) Adam Ruins Everything 100

Adam Ruins Everything is based on a web comedy series CollegeHumor, hosted by the same guy Adam Conover, now it's a half hour tv show you can find on TruTV. In the show, Adam debunks misconceptions and certain truths in various fields in each episode such as vitamin supplements are not real, car dealerships are evil, funerals are a rip off, lie detectors don't detect lies, rigging elections is completely legal and many more. In this skit based show, Adam can back up his lectures, by showing articles on the screen which the audience can look up themselves. Adam also has appearances from actual scientist, doctors, and other experts to confirm his lectures to which he ends his episodes of how there are ways to improve in these fields.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd5rul6EdF0

Walsh, Kelsey (TTh) Top Boy 100

My brother-in-law recommended this show after he found it on Netflix, where both seasons (8 episodes) are still available for viewing. This suspenseful crime drama is set in East London and tells the story of "good" young boy just trying to find his way in dangerous surroundings. He deals with some heavy issues; a mentally ill mother, the drug game, and finding "love" for the first time. This is an entertaining drama with, interesting camera shots and an interesting plot.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIkEmW1PkYE

Pollock, Harry (TTh) Bored to Death 10

Bored to Death is a Comedy staring Jason Shartzman who plays the role of the shows creator Jonathan Ames, a private detective for hire in Brooklyn, NY. Clients reach out to Jonathan through Craigslist, and he attempts so solve mysteries, landing himself into outlandish situations. Ted Danson, and Zach Galifianakis play the roles of Detective Ames's compadres, and maintain a childish demeanor in adult situations that arise during each mystery. The Executive Producers include Jonathan Ames, Sarah Condon, Stephanie Davis, Dave Becky, Troy Miller, and Tracey Baird.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6nNRufm0yA

Clark, Donte (MW) Degrassi: Next Class 100

Degrassi: Next Class is a Canadian teen drama series set in the Degrassi universe. It runs on Family in Canada and internationally on Netflix.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGhToYZ8Js

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Zimpfer, Kristen (MW) Blindspot 100

The show Blindspot, created by Martin Gero, is about a girl who wakes up in time square naked, covered in tattoos and does not remember anything. The tattoos on her body unlock clues about the truth of who she is and leads the FBI to solving other crimes. The show first aired on September 21st 2015 on NBC. Jamie Alexander plays Jane Doe, the unknown girl covered in tattoos and Sullivan Stapleton plays Kurt Weller the main FBI agent investigating Janes case. Blindspot is a great show that always keeps you guessing what's going to happen next. Produced by Martin Gero, Mark Pellington, Greg Berlanti, and Marcos Siega.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RqZkit-aCTo

Guerrero, Anastacia (MW) Superstore 100

The show is about the life of this store clerk (America Ferrera) and the everyday life she encounters at the store along with her coworkers. The show also gives away background information of the main character, possibly making her highly relatable to the viewers as well. It's a great comedy that sheds some light on what it's like to work retail in a sort of fun way.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OwrvKD1UfPw

Castro, Crystle (TTh) Pitbulls and Parolees 100

Pit bulls and Parolees is an American reality television series that has had over 100 episodes and is in its seventh season on Animal Planet. The series made its first debut on October 30th, 2009. Executive producers, Lisa Lucas and Rasha Drachkouitch, join forces with Tia Torres pit bull trainer and founder of the Villalobos Rescue Center—which was originally located in Aqua Dulce, California, but is now located to New Orleans, Louisiana—rescue, rehabilitate and retrain more than 400 pit bulls. Along side these misunderstood animals, is a half-dozen ex-convicts on parole. Both men, and what should be known as man's best friend, are being given a second chance to prove themselves and fight against some of the biggest stereotypes in society.

https://youtu.be/zuPMvRT_Yzc

Edohoukwa, Harry (TTH) Luther 100

This series is about a London based detective (Idris Elba) who will do anything for justice. Even if that means committing quite a few injustices that might jeopardize everything. Available on Netflix, BBC One, and BBC HD by subscription. Executive producer Phillippa Giles has definitely struck gold with these gripping tales.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTZvxT03y1U

Crenshaw, Jarred (MW) Peep Show 100

Peep Show is a British comedy show on the BBC's Channel 4 and all nine seasons can be found on Hulu. Its the creation of the comedy duo David Mitchell and Robert Webb who play two polar opposite roommates who never win ever. Mark is an insecure cynical overthinking dweeb while Jeremy is an overconfident doofus with "artistic" aspirations. The show is shot in entirely first person point of view and the executive producers are Andrew O' Connor, Jesse Armstrong, and Sam Bain. The type of comedy is the best-worst kind of awkward, and the longer the awkwardness sits the better. I challenge anyone to find an episode with a happy ending.

https://youtu.be/jihNDjeQGSE

Friday, January 29, 2016

Garcia, Hugo (TTH) Crazy Ex-Girlfriend 100

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is a CW original series created by Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna. The Musical- comedy series is about a young woman who goes by the name Rebecca Bunch who has been single for ten years when her boyfriend dumped her in 2005. Now it's 2015 and Rebecca becomes inspired by a butter commercial and decides to move to West Covina, California where her ex-boyfriend is deciding to move after seeing him. Once Rebecca moves, she become friends with a co-worker named Heather and Rebecca ends up developing an on and off again relationship with her ex-boyfriend's best friend Greg.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXkNIMcei6A

Martin, Logan (MW) Better Call Saul 10

From the moment I saw you I was convinced you had a Walter White look going! Obviously not a bald head but you remind me of the Scar Face chemistry teacher from perhaps the greatest television show ever, Breaking Bad. If you claim to be as much of a tv fan as you say you are, then I can't imagine you haven't at least heard of this outstanding prequel series if not watched every episode so far. Bob Odenkirk is amazing as Saul Goodman and the series is much like the award winning series by Director Vince Gilligan. If you loved breaking bad, there's no reason this show wouldn't get your goose pimples going again when an underdog lawyer becomes a criminal mastermind, within the confines of "the law."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1xIGfVFb-U


Stockton, Savannah (TTh) Summer Break 100

Summer Break is a YouTube series following the lives of several Los Angeles recent high school graduates, enjoying their last summer before college. They go on wild adventures, while forming new bonds and contemplating life and everything that is going to change once the summer is up. An authentic reality series of what it's like to be in-between high school and college. Produced by Omnicom Group, Chernin Group, ad agency BBDO and AT&T (who also sponsors.)

http://youtu.be/lAbLlRFG_YM

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Pinto, Julia (TTH) RubĂ­ 100

Producer José Alberto Castro's, Rubí, is a telenovela series aired on the advertiser-based network, Televisa. It stars Bárbara Mori as Rubi, a sultry character that is stricken in poverty. Rubí is a big fan of luxury, but it is the one thing she cannot have. When she meets her very wealthy friend, Maribel, she does her best to get the one thing she wants in the whole world, money. She begins for her search for wealth by very cunningly mooching off of poor disabled Maribel but it was not enough for her. Once Rubí sees all the rich men that become a part of Maribel's life, she takes charge and uses her seductiveness and sly plans to get the life of her dreams.

Trailer:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xwgcvh_rubi-english-trailer_news

Meiron, Jay (MW) The Magicians 10

The Magicians is a fantasy television series that has premiered on the Syfy channel that follows a young boy named Quentin Coldwater that enrolls at Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy and slowly discovers that the magical world isn't a fairytale like childhood books make it out to be.

Based on a novel series of the same name by Lev Grossman, Sera Gamble and John McNamara created and produced with Michael London, Janice Williams, and Mike Cahill the brand new series.

http://www.syfy.com/themagicians/about

Cantu, Cassandra (TTh) Chopped 100

Hosted by Ted Allen, Chopped has four chefs that are challenged to incorporate everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. The show is divided into three rounds; in each round, the chefs are given a basket containing between three and five unrelated ingredients, and the dish each competitor prepares must contain all ingredients. They are given a pantry and refrigerator with any extra ingredients they want. Each round is timed, and the chefs must finish each dish before time is up. After each round, a rotating round of culinary judges critique the dishes based on presentation, taste and creativity. The judges then decide which chef is "chopped," and that chef is eliminated from the competition. By the Dessert round, only two chefs remain. When deciding the winner, the judges consider not only the dessert course, but the entire meal presented by each chef as a whole. The winner of the competition receives prize money, usually in the amount of $10,000.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=VNJcCrIojD0&autoplay=1

West, Cheryl (TTH) Baskets 100

Zach Galifianakis portrays Chip Baskets who has recently failed out of a French professional clown school. In order fulfill his dream of becoming a clown he returns to his hometown of Bakersfield, California where he becomes a rodeo clown and competes with his siblings for his mothers approval. The comedy Baskets premiered on January 21, 2016 on FX network. The show is produced by FX productions and Pig Newton. FX pays for its programs by being an advertisement-based cable network.The producers are Louis C.K., Zach Galifianakis, Blair Breard, Dave Becky, Marc Gurvitz, and Andrea Pett-Joseph.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKK-bBKzNSg

Gutierrez, Niana (TTH) Bravest Warriors 100

Bravest Warriors is an animated web series created by Pendleton Ward, also creater of Adventure Time, and directed by Breehn Burns. The web series was created to be featured on their Cartoon Hangover Youtube channel.
Bravest Warriors is set in the year 3085, it follows four teenage "heroes for hire" as they travel the universe saving various species from peril. The show also explores how the characters deal with their teenage emotions, various shenanigans they get into and heavy plot points focused around their missing parents who are trapped in a different dimension.
Overall, this web series is a great for fans of Adventure Time, as its humor and drawing style are the same. The characters are very relatable and there is no shortness of cute when it comes to the animals and other species featured in the show.

https://youtu.be/tcLbcYX8wow?list=PL49IoM3F1STTbWAYZKXyuVnAZNnA4v75Z

Horne, Breona (TTh) Chelsea Does 10

Netflix presents "Chelsea Does" the four part series that follows the fearless, outspoken comedian Chelsea Handler as she explores eye-opening topics like marriage, Silicone Valley, racism and drugs. From executive producer Bill Wolff, the show, which will be produced in Los Angeles, will reflect Handler's unfiltered opinions on topical entertainment and cultural issues by interviewing subjects, working through her issues in therapy sessions, and discussing the themes of the episode with a rotating cast of friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcIAMiH6bIE

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Ortiz, Juan Jose (MW) Into the Badlands 100

AMC network present "Into the Badlands" A new series with only 6 episodes it its season 1. This prominent series is about a warrior and a young boy looking for enlightenment in a dangerous land. The series features a brave warrior that confronts whatever is on his way that threatens his life and the others. Since he seems to live in a divided world. AMC features a great adventure with action that keeps the audience entertained and with a great storyline that creates suspense.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI8azt_QhDk

Stockton, Amber (TTh) Benched 100

Nina is a career driven attorney that has a breakdown. So she finds work as a public defender in Los Angeles while, trying to get over her ex-fiancé whom is her foe. It stars Eliza Coupe from Happy Endings who's made us laugh, so much from that show. The witty series come from the humorous mind of the executive producer Michaela Watkins (''Casual'').

The T.V based comedy aired from October 28, 2014 - December 30, 2014 that ran for 12 episodes. The show was created by Michaela Watkins and Damon Jones. The executive producers are Michaela Watkins, Damon Jones, and Mark Gordon. The production are ABC signature and The Mark Gordon Company.

https://youtu.be/CAoL5QXbN1E

Griffin, Cheyenne (TTH) Are You the One? 100

Are You the One? is a reality dating show on MTV produced by Howard Schultz, Rob LaPlante and Jeff Spangler. Are You the One? premiered in January 2014 and has since produced 3 seasons. This show is a social experiment designed to help 10 men and 10 women find their perfect match. After 20 singles are chosen they go through in depth interviews, compatibility tests and questionnaires to find their perfect match. These 20 singles that are chosen will then go to a tropical destination to live together. Each week the 20 singles will complete a challenge with whoever they believe their perfect match is. The winners of the challenge will then go on date to and have the chance to test their match in the "truth booth." The "truth booth" is the only way to test a perfect match. Each epson ends with a matching ceremony and the couples will be told how many perfect matches they have but not who they are. In the end of the show if the cast choses all 10 matches correctly they will win $1 million to split among them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0l0pClT5vE

Johnson, Te Keyshia (MW) Zoe Ever After 100

The recent show Zoe Ever After staring recording artist Brandy is broadcasted on BET. It is about a a Women named Zoe who is recently separated from one of the most incredible boxers there is. She finally gets a chance to get out of her ex's shadow and do her own thing, which is starting her very own cosmetics company. Also, the both of them had a son so she is doing her best to balance being a mother as well as following her dreams. The Executive Producer of this series are Debra Martin Chase, Danny Rose, Scooter Braun, executive producer/writer Erica Montolfo-Bura and co-executive producers Brandy Norwood and Elaine Aronson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOzQW7ULkQw

Villarreal, Jacob (MW) The Leftovers 10

The Leftovers is an HBO series that has just finished its second season. The show follows the original storyline from a novel by the same name written by Tom Perrotta. On October 14, 2011 140,000,000 people vanish out of thin air. While this is only 2% of the worlds population, the effect on the community was much larger. Characters struggle with the fact that no one knows exactly what happened. Some people have lost a loved one, some have lost multiple. Many believe that October 14 was the rapture of God and that those left on earth are ultimately screwed. This paranoia has led to a religious revolution unseen for many years that includes strange cult like groups around the country. The show mainly follows Kevin Garvey (Justin Theroux), an ex-cop who is trying to hold his small New York town community together, all the while he himself is quickly unraveling.

The show is exclusively on HBO and you are able to watch both full seasons on either HBOGO or HBONow. The shows main creator/executive producer is Damon Lindelof. Lindelof is know for producing other hit TV shows and movies such as Lost, Star Trek, Prometheus and World War Z. The other co-creator is of course the author of the original novel 'The Leftovers.' Other executive producers include Mimi Leder, Tom Spezialy and Peter Berg.

The Leftovers opening scene: http://youtu.be/x7qDbpnPHpY