Hello, tv.com.

It has been too long, hasn't it?

What is everyone up to? I have been sick for a week, but slowly getting better.

Anyway, I wanted to do another blog, it has been forever.

I'll do another list, which is what I love doing most.

My 35 favorite shows on tv.(as in, shows that haven't ended yet)

How many of these are you watching?

35. Damages

I have never liked this show as much as the average critic.
But it is a great show that I still need to catch up on. Eventually, but it isn't a show that I NEED to see.

34. Being Human

One of the few British shows that I have ever truly liked.
What is taking Season 2 so long?

33. Hung

Still need to catch up on this show, but is it good? Absolutely.
Humor is very awkward, which doesn't appeal to everyone, but it does to me.

32. Family Guy

Haven't watched this one in a while, but it is a great show for when you are bored.

31. Medium

Haven't bothered watching the new Season yet.
Quite frankly, it is a great show but it is time to end it already.

30. The Tudors

Pretty much the guilty-pleasure version of 'Rome'.
Is it worth watching? For sure, if not just for it's sexiness and great outfits.

29. Man Vs. Wild

Gotten a little tired of this one, but Bear Grylls never gets boring.

28. 30 Rock

A little too American, but I certainly understand the hype.
Best comedic cast on tv, for sure.

27. The Simpsons

This show never gets old. 21 Seasons old? Damn.

26. Nurse Jackie

One of the best new shows of the year, Edie Falco blows me away with her great performance.

25. Weeds

The humor on this show is getting worse, whilst the drama is only getting better.
It is being dragged on longer than it should have, but it is still worth watching.

24. Rescue Me

This show is like a roller coaster ride, it has big highs and big lows and little in-betweens.
But the occasional great performances and unique story makes it unforgettable.

23. Nip/Tuck

Pretty much the exact same thing as Rescue Me.
But season six, which will be the series' last, is proving to be as dark and as memorable as the first three seasons so far.

22. South Park

A show that has gotten a bit too old, but is it still entertaining? You betcha.

21. Skins

Too high on the list? Pretty much.
But when the show is good, it is pretty heartbreaking.

20. Survivor

In it's 19th Season, and still going on strong.
The only reality show that I would recommend to anyone.

19. Epitafios

I am probably the only person here that will ever watch this show.
It airs on Latin HBO, which means that it is all in Spanish. Pretty awesome.

18. The Office

Behind on this one, mainly because I do not like it as much as during it's first three seasons.
But it is still one of the best comedies on tv.

17. Entourage

I am not yet caught up with this one, but I have been watching episodes here and there and loving it more the more I watch it.

16. In Treatment

I am still not finished with it's first Season.
Why? I do not know. Honestly, I loved what I saw of it. Excellent show.

15. Lost

The show has changed so much, and I don't think that it's as smart or nearly as touching as it used to be.
It actually feels like just another action-y show instead of a powerful, supernatural drama.
Hopefully Season 6 gives it the right send off.

14. Robot Chicken

One of the best ways to kill time.
It can be hit-or-miss-y, but for the most part, it is pure unconditional entertainment.

13. True Blood

What is not fun about this show? It has sex, gore, supernatural people, and decent writing and performances.
The best guilty pleasure on tv. period.

12. Party Down

Probably overrating this show that almost nobody has ever even heard of.
But I love it. I love the characters, the cast, the GUEST STARS(!!!), the humor. It is one of those shows you just simply love.

11. Bored To Death

If I would ever write a comedy, it would be something like this.
Just extremely dry, and probably lame. It's hilarious and akward, I love it.

10. Friday Night Lights

Season 4 is starting all over again, half the cast is gone and the show is just better than ever.

09. It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

Currently going through it's worst Season yet, but it could still recover.
The people on this show are horrible low-lives, what's not to love?

08. Modern Family

Still very fresh and new, but already loving this one.
The cast is superb, with the likes of Ed O'Neill and Ty Burrell.
It has two Colombian characters and the dialog is sharp and histerical. One of the best comedies in a long time.

07. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

My favorite new show that aired this year.
So far, still has not been renewed or cancelled. Hopefully it does get a second season, because it was a true African gem.

06. Big Love

This show has only been getting better and better.
It has gotten better than I ever though it could get. Gut-wrecking and occasionally hilarious.

05. Flight Of The Choncords

The world needs more Folk, I demand it!
As of now, whether Season 3 will happen is still unsure. HBO wants them back, but the Conchords are not convinced yet.
Here's hoping they do at least one more season.

04. The Venture Bros.

Best. Animated show. Ever. Period.
I love everything about this show. It is epic, freaking histerical, has one of the best voice-acting, excellent set of characters, and a better written and less confusing mythology than Lost.

03. Breaking Bad

Bryan Cranston really carries this show, his performance reminds me of the Deadwood cast, it is that good.
The show is very thrilling without being cheap, you never know what will happen next.

02. Dexter

Season 4 is doing what I didn't think was going to be possible.
It is making me love and fear this show even more. This Season's villain, The Trinity Killer, is almost as freaky as Twin Peak's Bob.
What a great ride this show has been.

01. Mad Men

What can I say about the show that hasn't been said already?
It is a work of art, every single frame is. I can just pause any episode and still be amazed by what I see.
I love that about this show. There is a group of people that will never get what I mean, but if you are into art, you should be able to understand.

Hey you guys, there are still 6 open spaces if you want to play my Survivor game.
I need to start the game as soon as possible so I would love whomever signs up. Please, before it is too late.




Now on to my new list.

I'm only picking them on current opinions, not on the overall picture (so, pretty much on how much I liked them in their last or current Season)

33. Andy Botwin (Weeds)

Back from gone, he had lost his appeal during the fourth Season but is now blowing back some life into a show that is slowly dying.

32. Alby Grant (Big Love)

Kind of flew under the radar for a while, but seems to be back to being one of the most interesting characters on the show. He's evil, creepy, yet you can't help but like him.

31. Pete Campbell (Mad Men)

A slimy weasel that is slowly but surely winning me over. He is one of the most complex characters of this fantastic show.

30. Effy Stonem (Skins)

Perhaps one of the most tragic characters on tv, a confused but incredibly sexy girl that doesn't know what to do with herself.

29. Tim Riggins (Friday Night Lights)

The most interesting teenager on tv (well, he's not a teenager anymore I suppose). He has grown plenty the past season and is not only badass but also very likeable now.

28. Michael Scott (The Office)

The show is losing a bit of it's charm, but Michael still manages to keep me entertained. A jackass of a boss, but somehow very endearing.

27. Hoyt Fortenberry (True Blood)

An incredibly adorable and loveable guy. His current relationship with Jessica offers some of the best scenes of the show. Can't wait to see where they take it.

26. Bree Van De Kamp (Desperate Housewives)

Has definitely kept this show alive for me. The future of hers and Orson doesn't look very bright, but I still hope that it works out.

25. Casey Klein (Party Down)

Perhaps my biggest crush on tv. Not only is she played by no one other than Lizzy Caplan, but her personality is exactly what i'd go for.

24. Eric Northman (True Blood)

I did not get his fanbase until a few episodes into Season 2, but he truly is one of the most interesting vampires, ever. Now I just want them to show more Pam and Godric.

23. Richard Alpert (Lost)

The show has lost some of my interest, but I am still freaking curious about Richard and his past. He is probably the most interesting and mysterious character on Lost. Hopefully that doesn't mean that he will die (like with Eko and Danielle).

22. Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad)

Not always a very likeable guy, and sometimes a very dumb and frustrating one. But you gotta admit, he is very interesting and you can't help but love him even when you want to strangle him.

21. Jackie Peyton (Nurse Jackie)

One of the best new characters played by no one other than Edie Falco. She is a very complex and misunderstood lady, but her strong personality makes her a very likeable and interesting one.

20. Henry Pollard (Party Down)

Kind of a loser, no, a total loser. But I find myself relating to him a lot, perhaps more than any other character currently on tv.

19. Bret McClegnie (Flight Of The Conchords)

A great singer, and although I love Jemaine, Bret is far more likeable and his stupidity is charming.

18. Tommy Gavin (Rescue Me)

After five years (technically six), his character still hasn't gotten old yet. He is still the jackass that he was back in Season 1, just a little bit more likeable.

17. Precious Ramotswe (The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency)

A complete breath of fresh air, probably the only excellent show with a large African American female lead star. And Jill Scott is excellent, her performance and her singing. Gotta love her.

16. Desmond Hume (Lost)

Even with the lack of screen time last season, I still think that he is one of the most interesting characters on television. He better get a bigger storyline next year because I am sick of the Jack/Kate thing.

15. Betty Draper (Mad Men)

I love her newly found 'balls', but I was also fascinated by the depressed and extremely bored person she played during the first and a half seasons.

14. Jessica Hamby (True Blood)

The sexiest vampire on tv, ever? I expected her to be this funny pain-in-the-ass vampire teen but she has turned out to be almost the opposite. She is still funny, but also extremely likeable, she is so much fun to watch.

13. Dennis & Sweet Dee Reynolds (It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia)

Okay, I cheated a bit with this one. But they are twins, both horrible people but very entertaining. They wouldn't work as well without the other, and episodes that are about the both of them are among the funniest episodes of the show.

12. George (Being Human)

He is what keeps the show interesting, it has been a long time since there was a great werewolf on tv. Actually, there have only been two others (Eric Cord and Daniel Osbourne). I love the guy, he needs his own spin-off.

11. Murray Hewitt (Flight Of The Conchords)

One of the dumbest and funniest characters on tv. Murray is clearly stupid, but he makes up for great television. And he is a great singer, they should let him sing more often.

10. Sean Garrity (Rescue Me)

Perhaps the dumbest guy on tv (and believe me, Jason Stackhouse is hard to beat). But he is so likeable and funny, he really steals the show for me.

09. Joan Holloway (Mad Men)

What a goddess, her confidence and the way she walks. But like Betty and Peggy, she has changed and lost some of her **** Which is both good and bad, sadly her days of glory seem to be over.

08. Nicolette Grant (Big Love)

She had always been my favorite wife, but the gap between her and the other wives has only grown bigger and bigger. Nicky is fascinating, she is the only wife born into polygamy and the one that strugles with it the most.

07. Charlie Kelly (It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia)

The funniest character on television. Charlie is fantastic, he is just as much as a jackass as everyone else on the show, but he is much more likeable and his crazy tantrums are tv at it's best.

06. Peggy Olson (Mad Men)

Peggy is too loveable for her own good. She started off as this shy insecure secretary but has become the most successful woman at Sterling Cooper. I predict that she will own part of the company in the future.

05. Walter H. White (Breaking Bad)

Definitely not one of the most likeable, but he is one of the most fascinating characters on tv. Bryan Cranston does a terrific job and is one of the reasons why his character works so well.

04. Nancy Botwin (Weeds)

Most Weeds fans seem to hate Nancy more with time, but I love Nancy more and more. She screws up everything and that is what makes her such an interesting character to watch. Every week it's like, 'what will Nancy do to screw up her life even more?'.

03. Grace Makutsi (The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency)

My favorite female character on tv, after only 7 episodes. And perhaps already one of my favorites of all time.
Anika Noni Rose is perhaps the most unrecognized actress at this moment, she excels at both comedy and drama. I want to see more of her in the future.

02. Dexter Morgan (Dexter)

What is there to say that hasn't been said before? There has never been a character like Dexter before, he is fascinating. Dark, but his 'mask' appears to be 'slipping'. He is changing. I cannot wait to see how his story ends.

01. Don Draper (Mad Men)

Who else could it be? Don is my favorite character of all time. He is the guy I'd like to be. He is intelligent, smooth, the ladies fancy him and he got a good heart on top of that. Don's the man.



so, how is everyone?

I am thinking about hosting my very first online survivor game, you don't need to be familiar with the show, but you will need to be available between 6 to 9 PM US eastern time for almost everyday for the next two to maybe three weeks. Challenges will be held depending on what is the most convenient time for people and will take a maximum of ONE hour. (certain immunity challenges later on might take a little longer, though.)
Don't sign up if you don't have the time!

I will need 18 people, so I will be selective but don't worry too much. And it will be held on another forum. [yes, not on IMDB]
The only thing I want is activity, so NO quitters.

Some people you may know from here might sign up, but there is a chance that there will be people from other places singing up.

The only thing you will need to do is to sign up on another forum with a real name (doesn't have to be yours, you can name yourself Jerry Springer, for example. Just not SleepTight69 or something) and use a picture of a random person as avatar, could be yours, or someone else's.

If you are selected, you will get a link to the forum

The game will start in a few days unless I do not have enough participants.
I hope to see you there!