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Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
Arrested Development: Better than Season 2 so far. A
The Office: I appreciate that it's trying to be its own thing. B-
Kitchen Confidential: Reasonably good. Supporting cast needs improvement except in the breastage department, in which they positively shine. Xander not cut out for sitcom format. B+
Everybody Hates Chris: As long as you take it as more poignant and political than funny, you might enjoy it. To me, it's like Chappelle trying to do "Good Times." C+
How I Met Your Mother: Meh. High concept, leading man is strong; everything else stinks. Willow not cut out for sitcom, but still adorable. NPH is wasted on this, and the other male supporting is atrocious. C+
My Name Is Earl: "Raising Arizona" for the small screen. Jason Lee is better than he was in any shitty Kevin Smith film. A- Strongly recommend.
Desperate Housewives: Wife's show. Seemed okay; they closed down last season's big mystery and teed up a new one with vague S&M overtones, which is nice. HD is not good to Teri Hatcher, BTW. B+?
West Wing: Wife's show. She seems happy with it, but that's just because Leo McGarry gives her a femi-woody. A-?
I'll add others if I can think of them. The basic cable season is over, but if you weren't watching "Rescue Me" (F/X) or "Teachers" (BBCA) or "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (F/X), you missed out, sucka.
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I would add to this list, without endorsing any of the choices or comments made above, because Atticus has eclectic tastes at best:
1. Nip/Tuck. Seriously good edgy drama, with enough laughs and semi-nudity thrown in to keep it from being gross or maudlin.
2. House. Hugh Laurie can be both funny and an asshole. Sela Ward is still fuckable after all the bad shows she's done. This one is her best saving grace.
3. Weeds. Unfortunately, only two new episodes left, but very good series about a widow who lives in Generic Upper Middle Class, CA turning pot dealer after her husband dies. Noteworthy performances by Kevin Nealon who shows that he has some talent, SNL notwithstanding, Mary Louise Parker, and Elizabeth Perkins.
4. Curb Your Entusiasm is back and Larry David is as absurdist as ever.
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