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Give me a sec to finish dusting off the ol' blog here.
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So, I was clued into a show called The Middleman by an article in my local paper. I figured I'd give it a try since it was executive produced by Lost's very own Javier Grillo-Marxuach.
So, what's so good about the show? It's about a comically uptight secret agent belonging to a secret group that secretly fights against supernatural villains and the like. His partner is the nerdy (but hot) Wendy Watson and they team up to take on monsters like vampire puppets, cursed tubas, lucha libre wrestlers, zombie fish, and a supervillain with a penchant for melting things. Middleman is like the lost offspring of Get Smart and the X-Files, only much, much funnier.
Not convinced? The show is written and produced by Javier Grillo-Marxuach, one of the creative minds behind the ever popular TV show, LOST. That should be enough for any LOSTphiles right there. Of course, the shows are completely different. LOST tells its stories through confusing plot twists, while Middleman prefers pop culture references and absurdity. But there's more. Yes, a whole lot more.
Unfortunately, The Middleman may not be on the air for much longer. Despite its burgeoning popularity, and even with a key 10PM timeslot on the much watched ABC Family channel, the Middleman is not doing well in ratings. In fact, ABC Family cut the number of episodes from 13 to 12. It's sad that such an excellent show could wind up on the chopping block, but it could happen. But that's where you come in. I urge all of you out there to watch The Middleman (10PM EST on ABC Family, check your local listings). You'll be glad you did.
If this sounds a lot like a commercial, well, it is, kind of. I'm just one man, doing my part.