Prison Break started up again last night and I hadn't realized how starved I was for good television. Thank goodness fall is upon us! I can't wait to see what is in store for my favorite shows.

Ahh, Buffy. What would I do without you when I need witty ways to express my foul mood.

So, here's the deal. I've never watched Everwood. I believe those who say it's wonderful and should have been picked up by the CW. I'd much rather see Everwood continue than the tripe that is 7th Heaven. In no way am I trying to say Everwood isn't worthy.

However, it's not the freaking Holy Grail of television.

I'm tired of reading all the whining from fans/critics of this canceled series who are acting like a) no good show has ever been canceled before its time (sometime, ask me about Farscape, k?) and b) the CW is a hopelessly lost mess of crap because Everwood didn't make the roster.

That's just...ridiculous.

Veronica Mars, Gilmore Girls, Smallville, Everybody Hates Chris, and Supernatural all made the cut and rightly so. These shows are also critical darlings that have had varying success in the ratings. Does the lack of Everwood somehow detract from their quality, fanbase or ratings potential?

I think not.

The CW is going to be fine and any implication from disgruntled fans that it won't simply because Everwood won't be returning just sounds like whining. I'm tired of it. Everwood didn't put the WB on the map. It didn't win any ratings races, it didn't produce any break out stars that Hollywood can't stop talking about.

By all accounts, Everwood delivered consistent quality entertainment and that's great and it should be enough to keep a show going. The fact that it didn't is lamentable, but hardly a sign that the entire network is now going to suck its way into the 10th level of ratings hell.

Supernatural and Veronica Mars live on!

For two weeks, I've been waiting with bated breath for the CW's announcement and the fate of my two favorite shows to be sealed. Apparently, the tv gods love me this spring, because I got what I wanted. Three cheers for Dawn and the CW!

Although, I have to say I'm annoyed with two things. 1) Renewing 7th Heaven and 2) Cancelling Everwood while giving One Tree Hill another lease on life.

First, just let 7th Heaven die already. 10 years is long enough, I don't care how many people are watching.

Second, I don't watch EW or OTH, so I don't really have a vested interest in which gets what, but from a purely logical, ratings and critical acclaim basis, EW is the heavy favorite and OTH should go quietly into that good night. I'll be interested to hear the explanation for this choice.

What sucks the most about the decision, though, is now there's no escape from the upset fans of EW and the gloating OTH people.

*sigh*

I'll just stick to my Veronica Mars/Supernatural boards. It's safer. And saner.