Falling for New Shows
October 8, 2014
It’s hard to beat 2013’s award winning shows including “Breaking Bad,” “Orange is the New Black,” and “Game of Thrones.” Luckily, the lineup for 2014 continues to show that we are in a golden age of television.
The Flash – Oct. 7
For fans of comic book adaptations, “The Flash” is a show you wouldn’t want to miss. Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) witnesses the murder of his mother and is helpless to prevent his father from being wrongly accused. Allen becomes a brilliant forensic scientist for the Central City Police Department to try to clear his father’s name. This leads him to Dr. Harrison Wells’ (Tom Cavanagh) particle accelerator, which gives him the ability to move at superhuman speeds. Faced with the threat of villains on the rise, Allen vows to use his gift to protect Central City while trying to discover his mother’s murderer.
Marry Me – Oct. 14
“Marry Me” is the choice for viewers looking for a new rom-com to watch. Premiering on Oct. 14th, the show is loosely based off creator David Caspe’s relationship with his wife, portraying the relationship between longtime couple Annie (Casey Wilson) and Jake (Ken Marino). Although in a deeply committed relationship together, Annie and Jake can’t seem to get their engagement right and face major road blocks on their way to a happy ending. The couple struggles with the idea of getting married after a series of botched engagements, and wonder if the signs mean that their relationship is doomed or meant to be.
Gotham – Sept. 22
Rookie detective, Jim Gordon, and his partner are assigned to investigate the murder of the parents of a young Bruce Wayne. Sound familiar? “Gotham” is the origin story of future Commissioner Gordon, ally of Batman. Far from just another crime series, “Gotham” is worth the watch for any DC fan, as it will feature origin stories of several DC villains, revealing chapters that have before never been told. The series had a strong premiere on Sept. 22, receiving positive reviews from critics.
Selfie – Sept. 30
“Selfie” follows the life of self-involved Eliza Dooley (Karen Gillian of “Doctor Who”) while she struggles to reinvent herself. With 263,000 followers on twitter, Eliza’s life hardly goes beyond her phone screen. When an embarrassing video of her is uploaded online, Eliza instantly realizes the difference between friend requests and actual friends. “Selfie,” which premiered Sept. 30, is about learning to make connections offline.
