Tele-Vision

It's the end of the year which means it's time for END OF YEAR LISTS! My consumption of what usually makes up my list (movies, music, television) is down this year so it'll be short ones. I'd like to believe that my tastes are more refined but really I just seem to have less time.

What did I like on television this year? hmm...

Bored to Death - the comedy about a writer-turned-private detective had an excellent second season. Seems they've really found their groovy with the characters and the stories. The first season lacked a clear voice. And the actors are fantastic. Sad that there are only nine episodes.

Community - has replaced The Office as my favourite comedy on television (or Thursdays). Silly plots, random meta textual moments, and great one-liners are what keep me coming back for more.

Burn Notice - They just started airing the first season and I enjoy it. It's like House and The Mentalist - brilliant, unconventional who solve difficult situations (disease, murder, crimes, etc.) but who have difficult dealing with people in general. What can I say? I like this type of show.

Boardwalk Empire and The Walking Dead are great shows but everyone already knows how great they are so I'll just say I like them. I've only seen two episodes of the BBC Sherlock but it's great as well.

The best show of the year? Doctor Who. I was worried, with the new doctor and show runner, that it wouldn't be able to live up to previous seasons but from the premiere to finale, I was hooked. I don't think there was one episode I didn't love. The new doctor and companion were excellent and there was good chemistry. And the ending? Oh man, you saw it coming but still it was great. Can't wait for the new season to start.