According to Ausiello Files Human Target has been renewed for a second season with an order of 13 episodes.
I am happy since Human Target is a favorite show. Chance and co will be back!
Christopher Chance is the adrenaline-crazy bodyguard lead of Human Target, played by Mark Walley. I have fond memories of Mark from Boston Legal, there he was a kick ass lawyer who liked to get physical, I also liked him in Fringe season one as Olivia’s dead colleague-traitor-fiancée. Chance is an action junkie with curious powers. He appears to be able to pull almost any skill or knowledge out of his mind at any time he have the need too. One of the hooks on the show is Chances mysterious pasts. We get to know bits every other episode. Especially the season finale.
Guerro is played by Jackie Earle Haley. He is new to me. He plays a shady kick-ass information broker with awesome hacker skills and underground contacts of everlasting quantity. He is also very protective of Chase, he would and have killed to protect Chase’s secrets. But he also have secrets himself that he would do almost anything to protect. He is an interesting character, but he don’t get so much time in each episode. I would like to see more of him.
Winston played by Chi McBride. He seems to land grumpy roles all the time, he was grumpy in Boston Public and in Pushing Daisies. Here he is … grumpy. He is the guy who tries to keep some semblance of sanity in their business.
Winston and Guerro run the back research Chance needs. While Chance does the action parts as long as it is thrilling enough.
This is very much a show that caters to men, with the action and explosions and the recurring gorgeous damsels in distress that without failure falls for Chance’s James Bondish allure in the end.
It is a solid action series that keeps on growing on you, and there is a path open for more greatness, lets see if they take it. Some multi episode arcs, more of Chance’s secrets, more Guerro, keep the Damsels in Distress coming and you have me sold on next season too.
Fresh off their monumental win at Sectionals, New Directions is on top of the world. With an extra spring in their step, they get to work on new numbers for Regionals. But when Rachel and Finn’s budding romance hits a bump in the road after she becomes involved with a competitor, Jesse St. James (guest star Groff), it threatens to derail the entire club. Mr. Schuester pays a visit to Shelby Corcoran (guest star Menzel), coach of Vocal Adrenaline, to confirm Jesse’s motives. Meanwhile, Will is newly single, but is he ready to take his relationship with Emma to the next level? And to top it all off, Sue Sylvester returns from her condo in Boca with a renewed focus on destroying Will and disbanding the glee club in “Hell-O,” the spring premiere episode of GLEE, airing Tuesday, April 13 (9:28-10:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-114) (TV-14 D, L, S)
Many other shows have Musical episodes this week in honor of Glee’s return Bones, Fringe, House, the Simpsons and Family guy all plan musical episodes.
Romantically Challenged Series premiere on Monday
Alyssa Milano stars in “Romantically Challenged,” an ensemble comedy about four friends trying to find love and happiness while navigating their way through today’s tricky world of dating.
The smart and beautiful Rebecca is recently divorced after 15 years of marriage, and hasn’t been on a date since Clinton was in office. Although a gifted mom and lawyer, she’s clueless about dating and hopes to get some help from her equally romantically challenged friends: Perry is Rebecca’s best friend since childhood, but he’s one of Pittsburgh’s most sensitive hopeless romantics. When it comes to matters of the heart, Perry is a romance-aholic. Shawn, a struggling novelist, is Perry’s best friend and rent-free roommate, but he’s never had a relationship more serious than a three-night stand. Rounding out the group is Rebecca’s baby sister, Lisa, whose sweet appearance belies the fact she’s a sassy pit bull ready to protect her older sister.
In the premiere episode, “Rebecca’s One Night Stand,” Lisa finally convinces Rebecca to have her first one night stand. But the always polite Rebecca violates Lisa’s number-one rule by calling her date, Leo, the morning after. Now Leo is into Rebecca, so Lisa gives her sister her own unusual brand of dating advice so Rebecca can break up with him. Meanwhile, an overworked Perry decides to take a stay-cation. But doing so gets on the nerves of his unemployed roommate, Shawn, to the point that Shawn decides to get a job – any job.
Other notable tv events
Life Unexpected season finale on Monday
Human Target season finale on Wednesday promise to reveal how their partnership came about when Chance’s old boss make a play to bring him back into the fold.
Supernatural 100th Episode is called Point of No Return and airs on Thursday
This is filming season for some mighty interesting new shows like Betwixt (CW) and The Gates (ABC). They were using real wolves on the later according to Janina Gavankar who plays Leigh Turner on the show that will air this summer. Hope we will see some promo pics soon.
Back to already filmed TV. No new or returning SF this week, Just some shows that feel as New as they started.
Monday is Chuck’s (NBC) night as Sarah, Shaw and Chuck reunite to find the Ring operative who killed Shaws wife. But don’t forget that there is also Castle (ABC), I know it’s non SF but Nathan Fillion is reason enough to look forward to. I will also watch Saving Grace’s (TNT) second episode in the final season of the series. I was a bit disappointed in the season premiere last week it felt a bit colorless compared to earlier but I for one hope it will pick up with some angel and crime action this time.
Tuesday is the night most folks watch Lost, I will go for V (ABC). The new version of V is really picking up, tonights episode is A Pound of Flesh. I will dabble in NCIS and The Good Wife outside SF.
Wednesday is Human Target, in my reality Chance’s power of adaption and ability to shake any skill he needs out of his sleeves is SF enough.
Thursday is Fringe day, just the name of this episode is enough Olivia. In The Lab. With The Revolver to want to watch it. I might watch some FlashForward (ABC) but there is a big risk that Bones wins that competition, sorry SF. I still store up Vampire Diaries to watch in one go. The Winchester brothers will have 99 Problems in tonights Supernatural but they get help from a very peculiar town.
Friday is Stargate Universe time, tonight’s episode is called Divided. I might save Ghost Whisperer and Medium to watch later.
Rest of the week is not much unless you live in the UK and can watch Dr Who.
April starts out strong with the returns of Fringe and SGU from hiatus, week two it’s Glee’s time. New show with Alyssa Milano, Romantically Challenged, Secrets of the Mountain pilot andSyfy miniseries Riverworld premiere a little later. We will also say good bye for now to Life Unexpected and Human Target.
Fringe Season 2 Spring Premiere
Thursday, April 1
Eight new episodes remain of this season. Wonder how Olivia are going to handle her new knowledge?
Episode 2.15 – Peter
Walter flashes back to 1985 while explaining Peter’s otherworldly origins to Olivia. Also, Peter’s mother (guest star Orla Brady) is introduced, and details of the neighboring world reaffirms that there is more than one of everything.
Stargate Universe Season 1 Spring Premiere
Friday, April 2
10 new episodes in an uninterrupted sequence.
Episode 1.11 – Space
A snafu with the communications stones lands Col. Young’s consciousness in an unknown being, resulting in a standoff between the Destiny and an alien vessel and the abduction of Chloe.
Monday April 12 – Life Unexpected 1st season finale
Romantically Challenged Series Premiere
Monday, April 12
Alyssa Milano stars in “Romantically Challenged,” an ensemble comedy about four friends trying to find love and happiness while navigating their way through today’s tricky world of dating.
The smart and beautiful Rebecca is recently divorced after 15 years of marriage, and hasn’t been on a date since Clinton was in office. Although a gifted mom and lawyer, she’s clueless about dating and hopes to get some help from her equally romantically challenged friends: Perry is Rebecca’s best friend since childhood, but he’s one of Pittsburgh’s most sensitive hopeless romantics. When it comes to matters of the heart, Perry is a romance-aholic. Shawn, a struggling novelist, is Perry’s best friend and rent-free roommate, but he’s never had a relationship more serious than a three-night stand. Rounding out the group is Rebecca’s baby sister, Lisa, whose sweet appearance belies the fact she’s a sassy pit bull ready to protect her older sister.
In the premiere episode, “Rebecca’s One Night Stand,” Lisa finally convinces Rebecca to have her first one night stand. But the always polite Rebecca violates Lisa’s number-one rule by calling her date, Leo, the morning after. Now Leo is into Rebecca, so Lisa gives her sister her own unusual brand of dating advice so Rebecca can break up with him. Meanwhile, an overworked Perry decides to take a stay-cation. But doing so gets on the nerves of his unemployed roommate, Shawn, to the point that Shawn decides to get a job – any job.
Glee 1st Season Spring Premiere
Tuesday, April 13
Episode 1.14 – Hell-o
Fresh off their monumental win at Sectionals, New Directions is on top of the world. With an extra spring in their step, they get to work on new numbers for Regionals. But when Rachel and Finn’s budding romance hits a bump in the road after she becomes involved with a competitor, Jesse St. James (guest star Groff), it threatens to derail the entire club. Mr. Schuester pays a visit to Shelby Corcoran (guest star Menzel), coach of Vocal Adrenaline, to confirm Jesse’s motives. Meanwhile, Will is newly single, but is he ready to take his relationship with Emma to the next level? And to top it all off, Sue Sylvester returns from her condo in Boca with a renewed focus on destroying Will and disbanding the glee club.
Wednesday April 14 – Human Target 1st season finale
Secrets of the Mountain Pilot
Friday April 16 on NBC
Family business leads to an adventure of a lifetime for single mom Dana James (Paige Turco, The Agency) and her three kids when the family faces a series of mysteries and a dark secret that drives them deep into danger in an original two-hour movie. When Dana receives news that someone is interested in buying the mountain cabin she inherited years ago from her beloved Uncle Henry (Barry Bostwick, Spin City), she sees a weekend trip to sign the papers as a chance to reconnect with her children. But the family encounters unknown twists as they uncover pieces of a puzzle — and they learn that someone is determined to stop them from solving the riddle at any cost.
Riverworld Miniseries
Sunday, April 18 part 1 & 2 on Syfy
Matt Ellman (Tahmoh Penikett/Battlestar Galactica, Dollhouse) is an American war zone reporter, killed along with his fianceeJessie (Laura Vandervoort/Smallville) by a suicide bomber. They awaken separated in a mysterious world where everyone who has ever lived on Earth seems to have been “reborn” along the banks of a seemingly endless river. Determined to locate Jessie, Matt joins forces with a 13th century female samurai warrior Tomoe (Jeananne Goossen) and American novelist Sam “Mark Twain” Clemens (Mark Deklin).
This week is the TV calm before the storm that will hit a small screen near you next week.
So what’s on TV this week for fans of science fiction? Chuck, Big Bang Theory, Human Target, Supernatural, Legend of the Seeker with new episodes and Caprica is going an hiatus.
Monday
I recommend Castle for none SF viewing.
Chuck 1.11 – Chuck vs. the Final Exam
Monday on NBC
Chuck is just the best at the moment.
Chuck’S fate as a spy rests on a single mission.
Chuck learns that his latest solo mission will be a final test to see if he is ready to be a spy. Chuck needs to put everything he has learned into action to avoid going back to his old life while Sarah and Shaw observe his every move.
The Big Bang Theory 3.18 – The Pants Alternative
Sheldon’s friends come to his aid when his fear of public speaking stands between him and a coveted award.
Chance reunites with a fiery former flame when he is called to South America to rescue an archeologist whose discovery of a lost treasure makes him the target of a South American army and a deadly bounty hunter.
It starts out in a military base in South America with a captured Archeologist named Dough. He is being questioned about where the treasure is ($40 million of gold in a crashed former dictator’s plane) when Chance rescues him. This whole episode reminds me of McGyver and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Chance get to play off his Spanish before they have to run for it.
Riverworld Miniseries
Science Fiction Podcasts
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