Returning tv series. Ashes to Ashes season two premieres May 11, but thats not a show I am following. Past Life is expected to return with the remaining episodes after it’s first run was prematurely canceled, expect it to suck.

Legend of the Seeker has its Series Finale Saturday May 22 since it’s been canceled (Read the post). I have really enjoyed the series even if it wasn’t perfect all the time. Richard, Kahlan and Zed, you will be missed.

It’s time for Season Finales now as spring hits nature here on the northern hemisphere. Supernatural, Vampire Diaries, Smallville, Chuck, Castle, V, Ghost Whisperer, Medium, Lost, The Big Bang Theory and FlashForward all spring their’s season finales in May. Most of them are expected to return but I doubt that FlashForward will and some other shows are still on the bubble Chuck and V for example.

Of the finales I am especially looking forward to the Apocalypse on Supernatural.

A few non SF shows I follow is also ending their season NCIS, House, Cougar Town, Bones, Gossip Girl, The Good Wife, Two and a Half Men and The Mentalist. Hmm, wonder if Two and a Half Men will be back, Charlie Sheen might want to get out according to the papers?

Recaps of April: Many of my favorite series returned after hiatus. Fringe came back with the truth about Peter arc, it’s better than ever. SGU picked up the pace and returned with aliens and a whole new positive beat, worth watching. Chuck and Sarah are finally together, and yes they are still spies (so are Morgan and Casey – on a mission together). Chuck has been fantastic this season. Two new shows you should try are Romantically Challenged, a comedy of four friends staring the talented and funny Alyssa Milano and Gravity, a comedy show about suicide and two star crossed and quirky people that meet through a suicide support group. Treme on sundays is also new and worth a non SF watch, great music. Happy Town is not a comedy, I am watching the premiere as I write this. It was okay, I will watch a few more episodes before I write a review. I also watched the first two episodes of Miami Medical but wasn’t impressed. Did I miss anything good?

The God Guy – A New Comedy on FOX

Premieres May 19, looks promising enough for me to give it a try.

From Matt Nix (“Burn Notice”), comes THE GOOD GUYS, a new action comedy about what happens when an old-school cop and a modern-day detective expose the big picture of small crime.

Once upon the 1970s, DAN STARK (Bradley Whitford) and his partner, Frank Savage, were big-shot Dallas detectives. So big, in fact, that they were lauded as American heroes after saving the Governor’s son. Thirty years later, Dan Stark is a washed-up detective who spends most of his time drunk or re-hashing his glory days. A stranger to modern police work who would much rather trust his old-school police instincts, Dan has the reputation as being a bit of a wild card. Able to skate by on the heroic deeds of his yesteryear, he is still a semi-active presence on the force, and with the help of his liquor of choice, occasionally comes through to solve a petty crime.

Dan’s new partner, JACK BAILEY (Colin Hanks), is an ambitious, by-the-book and overall good detective, but is sometimes a bit too snarky for his own good. His habit of undermining himself has earned him a dead-end position in the department, and he is stuck solving annoying petty theft cases that nobody else wants. Worse, he’s been given the thankless task of babysitting Dan, the drunk pariah who can never keep partners for long. Jack may not see it, but he has little chance of getting out of his situation; his knack for making enemies at the station has assured he is not going anywhere.

His only ally is ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY LIZ TRAYNOR (Jenny Wade), a quick witted former girlfriend whom Jack hasn’t quite gotten over and the one person he turns to for help with his current professional predicament. Until Jack finds his way out of this situation, he is stuck awaiting the day when he can turn everything around, get back to solving actual cases and return to being a real detective.

On one fairly typical day, as Jack and Dan are pursuing a Code 58, the Dallas police code for routine investigations, which puts them hot on the case of a stolen humidifier, they inadvertently become engaged in a shootout over a stolen golf bag belonging to a notorious drug smuggler. This starts Jack and Dan on a wild chase to retrieve the bag, recover the contents inside and go after the drug smuggler – all while dodging his hired assassin!

The excitement of the case reminds Dan of the way he and Frank busted punks back in the good old days, and he convinces Jack to go along for the ride. Needless to say, many departmental rules are again broken in the reckless pursuit, showing their boss, LIEUTENANT ANA RUIZ (Diana Maria Riva), that Jack and Dan will be spending many more days in the Property Crimes Division, assigned to investigate seemingly minor crimes in order to keep them out of major trouble.

It”s going to be a fantastic month with all these season finales!

According to EW blog The Ausiello Files LOTS is cancelled, I wrote about the rumors earlier when a fan site claimed it was cancelled. Unfortunately it seems to be true this time. That’s a real pity, one of the few decent Fantasy on TV.

Hey, fans of Legend of the Seeker: You know that 11th hour stay of execution you were hoping for? Well, you can stop hoping now — I’m hearing from multiple sources that the cult fave has been axed.

The outlook had been bleak since last March, when many of Tribune Station Group’s markets dropped the syndicated series, which had been developed from Terry Goodkind’s fantasy novels by Hercules/Xena producers Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert. ABC Studios, which produces it, kept shopping it around. But, I’m told, they found no takers. So, after two action-packed seasons, Legend is history.

Any last thoughts/parting words/favorite memories as the series makes its way to that great TV show graveyard in the sky?

Source: EW

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.

Tuesday

Lost for those who watch it.

Survivors 2.1 Season 2 Premiere (BBCA)

The family rush the fatally-wounded Greg to the nearest hospital, but discover that the building is on fire. Abby has been taken to the lab, where the scientists believe her unique immune system will allow them to develop a vaccine.

V The Arrival – one hour presentation (ABC)

It’s Us vs. Them — The visitors have arrived, but what is their plan for the human race? One thing is certain: Every person’s life will change as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. “V: The Arrival,” a special clip show from the first four episode

Wednesday

Human Target 1.10 – Corner Man (FOX)

Chance is knocked out when he meets the beautiful daughter of a former heavyweight champ in Vienna and must jump in the ring to protect a prize fighter on the run from a ruthless businessman

Thursday

I guess you can watch Vampire Diaries also. I am saving the season to watch later, maybe.

Supernatural 5.15 – Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid

The brothers investigate when the dead come to life in Bobby’s hometown… but are happy, content, and living peacefully with their families. Bobby is reunited with his dead wife and tells them not to worry, but Sam and Dean insist on staying and discover that the zombies have an ulterior motive.

Friday

Caprica 1.09 – End of Line (winter season finale)

The Conflict between Barnabas and Clarice erupts as Zoe attempts a daring escape

Saturday

legend of the Seeker 2.15 – Creator

When a powerful woman claiming to be the Creator threatens Richard, unraveling the mystery of her true identity becomes a matter of life and death for the Seeker.

Sunday

Nothing much to watch on Sundays, yet.

Justified 1.01 Fire in the Hole
(New Series Premiere)

Tuesday 16

This is a new series I want to check out, it’s no scifi though.

Raylan hunts for an escaped convict

This show is about U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, a modern day 19th century-style lawman, who enforces his brand of justice to put a target on his back with criminals and puts him at odds with his bosses in the Marshal service. As a result, he gets reassigned to the U.S. District covering the town where he grew up.

FlashForward (Back After Hiatus)

Thursday 18
Tuesday 16 special presentation

I am afraid it’s not going to be good enough. But I hope it will be.

Last episode: A561984
While Mark and Demetri travel to Hong Kong to find Demetri’s mysterious prophetess, Zoey realizes what her vision really means and Lloyd’s organization goes public with their involvement in the Blackout.

Revalation Zero Parts 1 & 2 – Mark is suspended from duty at the FBI and must meet with a Bureau-appointed therapist in order to regain his badge; Demetri reluctantly teams with CIA agent Vogel to continue the search for Lloyd, while a suspended Mark resumes his own investigation into his disappearance; with Lloyd missing, Simon attempts to hack into his computer in search of clues; Janis is assigned to accompany Simon and learns some family secrets about him; and Nicole speaks with a man who was transformed during the blackout in order to help her restore her faith and understand her horrific flashforward vision

Other Events

Chuck 3.10 – Chuck vs the Tic Tac (NBC)

Monday 15

Chuck and Sarah must clear Caseys good name. Casey carries out a side mission for his old commanding officer James Keller that leads to him committing treason. When Chuck learns the dark truth about Col. Keller, he and Sarah set out to break Casey out of jail and clear his name. Meanwhile, Awesome’s plan to keep Ellie out of danger gets more difficult when she gets her dream fellowship.

Human Target 1.09 – Baptiste

Wednesday 17

This looks like it can be a good episode.

Pieces of Chance’s past are revealed as he races to stop his former partner from assassinating a visiting foreign dignitary.

Chance’s past comes into focus when he recruits FBI Agent Emma Barnes to help him stop his former partner from assassinating a visiting foreign dignitary. Meanwhile, Guerrero tests out a familiar face as a new recruit to the team.

Caprica 1.09 – Ghost in the Machine (Syfy)

Friday 18

Caprica is becoming better and better with every episode, I am going to watch this.

Daniel plays a dangerous game trying to draw out Zoe/U-87

Legend of the seeker 2.04 – Bound

Saturday 19

Richard is forced to protect Kahlan’s greatest enemy when Kahlan is put under a life-threatening spell only her enemy can remove.

March 17. Gary Unmarried 2nd season finale
March 18. Archer season 1 finale

Edit: Seeker Exec. Producer sorta responds to all this again with a twitpic after touching all of this off yesterday.

Here is a link to the tweet:
http://twitter.com/WrittenByMikeS/status/100017…

This is what he posted: My favorite Mark Twain quote: http://yfrog.com/jpccdj

Earlier today rumors started on twitter that Legend of the Seeker was canceled. I have found the question on SpoilerTV, but there has not been any official confirmation so far. Edit: They have updated with a reply from Gary Weitman.

There have been a requests for fans to rally and unconfirmed statements that it is indeed canceled from a Bridget Regan Fansite herblueeyes.com

I have found no confirmation anywhere on the usual well informed sources like ew, thr etc.  So this might be a Red Herring.

LOTS is a fantastic entertaining show that deserves a 3rd season. I will hold my breath until they renew it now and I am going to write my letter in support for renewal.

For those who want to show their support, send email/letter to Gary Weitman, Senior Vice President of Tribune. gweitman@tribune.com

Past Life Canceled

Not very surprising that this happened, I am always expecting bad shows to get better, and it had some small potential. But not much.

Reincarnation series Past Life canceled by FOX. It is no longer scheduled on Thursdays. Fox says the remaining episodes of “Past Life” will be burned off sometime later this season.
Source the Live Feed

Monday

Monday is a sad day for me this week only one show of the many ones I love is on.

Life Unexpected 1.06 – Truth Unrevealed

Last weeks episode Turtle Undefeated where somewhat disappointing.

Radio station management convince Cate and Ryan to bring Baze on their radio show, which turns into a public therapy session. Meanwhile, Lux tries to convince Jones to drop the charges against Bug.

Tuesday

This is a lost day, but wait, there is more.

White Collar 1.12 – Bottlenecked

An old rival dares Neal to make a fake copy of a bottle of wine originally owned by Ben Franklin.

Wednesday

Psych 4.14 – Think Tank

Shawn and Gus are thrilled when they’re asked to join an elite security company, but the team to which they are assigned are not quite as thrilled with their unconventional techniques and the affect it has on their latest assignment: preventing the assassination of a billionaire executive.

Thursday

Burn Notice 3.15 – Good Intentions

Fiona goes undercover in a kidnapping ring, while Michael continues to work with Gilroy.

Friday

Smallville 9.14 – Conspiracy

When a doctor that the Kandorians resurrected for experimentation becomes determined to prove that aliens have invaded Earth, he kidnaps several of Zod’s people and Lois in the hopes of exposing the truth. Zod disguises himself as a Daily Planet reporter, but is shot during his efforts.

Caprica 1.06 – There is another sky

Joseph connects with his son, while his daughter discovers a new side of the V-world.

Saturday

Legend of the Seeker 2.13 – Princess

No synopsis out yet, but we have a picture

Sunday – nothing I watch

Monday

Only one show! that is unacceptable! Where are all my other favorites!

Life unexpected

Love this little sweet show. Love you guys on CW that still makes TV I can watch.

Lux throws a party at Baze’s loft to impress her new friends, particularly the high school quarterback, Jones. Meanwhile, Cate worries that her relationship with Lux will never be as strong as the bond between Lux and Baze.

Tuesday is a blank

Wednesday

Human Target

Chance grows on you.

To rescue a genius engineer, Chance must break into a high-security skyscraper, find his client, and get him out again… before the man’s employers kill them both.

Leverage

Watching this if I have time.

The Leverage team continues to con the corrupt mayor.

Thursday

Past Life (New-ish Show) Episode 3 Soul Music

Looks like an interesting episode.

Two people share the same regression episode and the team discover that the couple are star-crossed lovers who rediscover their love. But the team must keep the pair from fulfilling their own destructive pattern.

Archer 1.07 Skytanic

The ISIS is sent into action after a bomb threatens a luxury airship

Burn Notice 3.14 Partners in Crime

The picture is from last weeks episode. but … wow, sorry for being a pig.

Michael helps a man who is framed for murder. Sam convinces Michael to investigate a robbery at a chic fashion house, but they quickly realize the world of design isn’t always pretty.

Friday

Smallville 9.13 Persuasion

When Clark is exposed to gemstone kryptonite on Valentine’s Day, he unwittingly gains the ability to make wishes come true… and chaos results as Lois agrees to have a traditional relationship, and Chloe vows to watch out over Clark and protect him from Lois.

Caprica 1.04 Gravedancing

I will try to make a review of Caprica this week.

The Greystones attempt damage control while vengeance closes in on them

Saturday

Legend of the Seeker – Hunger

Cara gets into trouble and Zeddicus tries to help her.

Sunday is a blank

Only one more week before some semblance or normality on TV again. But maybe I shouldn’t complain so much.I got plenty of books to read instead.

2009 have been a year of ups and downs when it comes to TV. These have been my favorite TV past times this year. When it comes to TV I am more of an omnivore than with books.

1. True Blood
   Southern Vampires on the screen with extra spices added to make it the best tv show of the year. It is steamy, it is intense and oh so captivating. Twelve episodes is just too short, give us more Sookie!
2. Castle
   Castle is the best new TV serie of 2009. Nathan Fillion could play anything this year and still succed. Richard Castle the Crime writer fits him perfectly. The beautiful Stana Katic plays detective Kate Becket the inspiration for Richard newest hero Nicky Heat. Nice action, good pace, snappy dialogue, wonderful actors and more. Currently airing its second season and renewed for a third.
3. Fringe
   Season two focuses on the alternative universe threat. FBI agent Olvia Dunham and Peter Bishop continues their caretake of Peters enstranged father Dr Walter Bishop.  A fantastic season.
   
4. Stargate Universe
   The starship Destiny was launched by the Ancient to visit new galaxies. The research facility where the 9th cheveron’s secret is being studied is attacked and the people there have to flee using the stargate. They end up on Destiny, billions of light years from home with no way back. They are not made for this, they didn’t sign up for this. So far it has been an interesting tale about survival. The series is Currently in hiatus. Renewed for a second season by Syfy
5. Being Human
   Werewolves are despised by Vampires. But Mitchell, a vampire and George Sands, a werewolf become friends and decide to mainstream their lives being human. So they rent a house and move in. Unknown to them the house is already inhabited by Annie – a ghost. Second season will air in January 2010.
6. Eureka
   Sheriff Carter and the goofy, charmingly inventive town of Eureka makes me happy to watch. This season begins with a robot replacement for Carter, which doesn’t work out. The outer-space-invaders arc with the mind-controlled towns people was a delight. Pity Zoe left for college in the last episode, hope she’ll be back for summer.
   
7. Supernatural
   It is the end of the world, the Apocalypse is upon us, and Paris Hilton gets her head chopped off, and Sam and Dean are back together, and Lucifer is in comparison a nice guy. They planed Supernatural for an arc of five season, this is the fifth season – is it the end of the show? I hope not! It is better than ever!
   
8. Royal Pains
   When Hank is blacklisted for saving a little boy’s life instead of an important trustee and his fiancee leaves him, his unreliable little brother decides a trip to the Hamptons might be the right medicine. Hank quickly makes himself a name as a go to doctor, and the grapevine for the rich and famous there is lightning, and they all call Hank now when ill. A beautiful local MD catches his intrest so he let his brother convince him to stay. Royal Pains is a really likable feel-good series. 
   
9. White Collar
   Fresh new series about a conman Neal Caffrey blackmailed into working with the FBI. His handler is FBI Agent Peter Burke. That they brought in Wendy (Natalie Morales II)  from the Middleman was just icing on the cake. It Has just been renewed for a second season.
   
10. Warehouse 13
    Great fantasy series with the most exquisite steampunky gadgets ever. Beautiful and talented cast especially the addition of Claudia.

Special mention to SyFy channels Alice. I should also mention that I save V for when the hiatus is over. Dollhouse did catch my interest at the end but it didn’t make the list, sorry Joss. We had a few good comedy shows this year worth mentioning, Better off Ted, Cougar Town, The Big Bang Theory.

Other good shows not on the list this year: House, Legend of the Seeker, Merlin, Lie to Me, Sons of Anarchy, Trauma.

Thursday, April 1
Fringe - back from hiatus

Friday, April 2
Stargate Universe - back from hiatus
Smallville - back from hiatus

Tuesday, April 13
Glee - back from hiatus

Friday, May 28
Past Life – Summer premiere

Thursday, June 3
Burn Notice season 4 premiere
Royal Pains season 2 premiere

Monday, June 7
Lie to Me – Summer premiere
The Good Guys – Series premiere

Sunday, June 13
True Blood – 3rd season premiere

Sunday, June 20
Leverage (TNT) - Season premiere

Monday, June 21
Saving Grace (TNT) - 2h Series Finale

Tuesday, June 22
Hawthorne (TNT) - 2nd Season premiere
Memphis Beat (TNT) - Series premiere

July, Date to be decided
Covert Affair New Series premiere on USA
White Collar Season 2 premier
Psych Season 5? premiere
The Closer (TNT) – 6th Season premier

Friday, July 9
Haven New Series premiere on Syfy

Tuesday, July 13
Warehouse 13 – 2nd season premiere

August, date to be decided
Dark Blue (TNT) – 2nd Season premiere

Friday, September 17
Caprica - Autumn Premiere Season One

October, date to be decided
The Walking Dead (AMC) Series premiere

Edit:Note that TNT have taken up Southland. And that Chuck will get 6 more episodes (It might start in December according to rumors)

October
1 Private Practice
2 Stargate Universe ^NEW
9 Sanctuary ^{A Favorite}
23 Southland^canceled Chuck?

November
3 V ^NEW
7 Legend of The Seeker ^{A Favorite}
15 The Prisoner ^NEW

December
7 The Closer ^{A Favorite}

October
1 Private Practice
2 Stargate Universe ^NEW
9 Sanctuary ^{A Favorite}
23 Southland^{canceled picked up by TNT} Chuck?

November
3 V ^NEW
7 Legend of The Seeker ^{A Favorite}

According to scifiscoop.com Legend of the Seeker will return this fall with 22 new episodes. More details will be announced next week. Read the article…

Btw Legend of The Seeker is built on Terry Goodkin’s Sword of Truth book series. The book series are a lot more kinky than the TV series imho. The TV series are filmed in New Zealand by the same talented crew that made Hercules and Xena.

New Zealand is one country i really would like to visit before I die. It seems so breathtakingly beautiful.