For many years, HBO has entertained us with innovative and groundbreaking shows that have took us places unimaginable in the world of TV. Whether you like or dislike any of the shows on HBO, with every show like a mini feature film, no one can argue about the quality of the programming. The network is alluring, because it serves as the Ritz Carlton and Bentley of for television networks. This intriguing network has set the standard high for premium cable, and forced basic cable and the broadcast networks to work much harder on attracting viewers. The HBO network, is definitely the king of television and there is no “ifs, ands or buts” about it.

However (notice how I didn’t say “but"), there are a few networks that are putting out quality shows in their own right. The one network (which come from basic cable), probably surprised many of us over the years, after putting out hit after hit. This Network is FX. With award winning and critically acclaimed shows such as Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me, and The Shield, and its new series Over There, the “little network that could” has grown into a powerhouse player. Again, although it is not HBO, it very well should be named the “HBO” of basic cable (haha and we can call the 2nd place USA network the “Showtime” of basic cable), because FX has proven itself to produce quality shows that are works are great entertainment. And you shouldn’t be fooled with all the dramatic shows in its line-up, determined not to pigeonhole themselves to one genre, the network is venturing out, and adding comedies to their portfolio that will be debuting this summer. So stay tuned for future post as I will talk about how this new line of programming fits with such an emerging and dynamic network.