The new gritty Cinemax drama series BANSHEE invites viewers to get to know the sleepy community of Banshee, Pennsylvania, which is anything but what it seems. For a start, the new sheriff in town is not who anyone thinks he is. Lucas Hood (Antony Starr) is an ex-con, master thief who has come to town seeking $10 million in diamonds that he left with his ex-girlfriend who is hiding out in Banshee; and following Lucas’ breadcrumbs after his release from prison is the vicious crime boss Mr. Rabbit (Ben Cross) he stole the diamonds from 15 years before. Just how Lucas assumes the town sheriff’s identity is a clever twist of fate. It also gives him the perfect cover to come into town and shake things up a bit. [Read more…]
Archives for January 2013
Morning Static: STAR WARS, SVU, SCANDAL & More!
• TCA Chatter: ABC boss weighs in on HAPPY ENDINGS’ future, Joss Whedon’s S.H.I.E.L.D., SCANDAL and More.
• REALLY?!?! Mike Tyson to play a convicted murderer on LAW & ORDER: SVU.
• Oscars Promo: Ask Your Kids!
• The Business of Show: Britney Spears to exit THE X FACTOR, replacement talks already underway.
• ‘Duh’ of the Day: ABC to look at Star Wars live-action TV series.
TV Ratings: Wednesday January 9, 2013
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 |
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8PM | ABC | The Middle | 8.44 | 2.4/7 |
CBS | I Get That A Lot | 7.75 | 2.0/6 | |
NBC | Whitney | 4.17 | 1.4/4 | |
FOX | Stars in Danger: The High Dive | 3.36 | 1.3/4 | |
CW | Arrow (R) | 1.68 | 0.5/1 | |
8:30PM | ABC | The Neighbors | 6.63 | 2.0/6 |
NBC | Guys With Kids | 3.98 | 1.3/4 | |
9PM | ABC | Modern Family | 11.96 | 4.7/12 |
CBS | People’s Choice Awards | 9.64 | 2.6/7 | |
NBC | Law & Order: SVU | 8.33 | 2.1/5 | |
FOX | Stars in Danger: The High Dive | 3.36 | 1.3/4 | |
CW | Supernatural (R) | 1.01 | 0.4/1 | |
9:30PM | ABC | Suburgatory | 6.98 | 2.7/7 |
10PM | CBS | People’s Choice Awards | 9.64 | 2.6/7 |
NBC | Chicago Fire | 7.96 | 2.2/6 | |
ABC | Nashville | 5.81 | 2.0/6 |
On TV Tonight: Thursday January 10, 2013
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Last Rsort | Grey’s Anatomy | Scandal | |||
CBS | The Big Bang Theory | Two and a Half Men | Person of Interest | Elementary | ||
CW | 18th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards | |||||
FOX | Mobbed | Glee (R) | ||||
NBC | 30 Rock | 1600 Penn (R) | The Office | 1600 Penn | Rock Center with Brian Williams (R) | |
Misc | The Millionaire Matchmaker (Bravo) Project Runway: All Stars (Lifetime) | Buckwild (MTV) Kathy (Bravo) |
Morning Static: PARENTHOOD, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, CASTLE & More!
• Trailer Park: Netflix’s HEMLOCK GROVE.
• Must Read TV: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler spill Golden Globes secrets.
• Emmy Voters Take Note: PARENTHOOD bravely tackles abortion.
• TCA Live Blog: ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT cast reunites for Netflix.
• Casting Coup Alert! Rena Sofer cast as Snow White’s Mother on ONCE UPON A TIME.
• Castle Scoop: Dylan Walsh Cops major role in February Sweeps Two-Parter.
Sink Your Teeth into These Sizzling New VAMPIRE DIARIES Promotional Photos
Because waiting… specifically waiting for next Thursday’s January 17th mid-season return of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES sucks, theTVaddict.com is proud to share some sizzling, and did we mention just released, promotional photos featuring a few of your favorite blood suckers. Enjoy. [Read more…]
Today’s TV Addict Top 5: Questions with THE MIDDLE Star Patricia Heaton
Always one to champion the little guy or gal, theTVaddict.com wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that THE MIDDLE — also known as one of the small screen’s most delightful gems — returns tonight with a brand new episode. And here to preview that very episode, as well as delve a little bit more into the show is none other than series star Patricia Heaton. See for yourself, after the jump. [Read more…]
TV Ratings: Tuesday January 8, 2013 (PARENTHOOD Pops!)
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 |
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8PM | CBS | NCIS | 20.87 | 3.5/10 |
ABC | Modern Family (R) | 5.79 | 1.7/5 | |
NBC | Betty White’s Off Their Rockers | 5.66 | 1.5/4 | |
FOX | Raising Hope | 3.77 | 1.7/5 | |
CW | Hart of Dixie (R) | 813,000 | 0.3/1 | |
8:30PM | NBC | Betty White’s Off Their Rockers | 6.14 | 1.8/5 |
FOX | Ben and Kate | 2.48 | 1.2/3 | |
9PM | CBS | NCIS: Los Angeles | 17.79 | 3.0/8 |
NBC | Go On | 4.25 | 1.5/4 | |
FOX | New Girl | 3.80 | 2.0/5 | |
ABC | Happy Endings | 3.75 | 1.4/4 | |
CW | Emily Owens M.D. | 1.10 | 0.3/1 | |
9:30PM | NBC | The New Normal | 3.26 | 1.3/3 |
ABC | Don’t Trust the B… | 3.18 | 1.1/3 | |
FOX | The Mindy Project | 2.83 | 1.5/4 | |
10PM | CBS | Vegas | 10.78 | 1.6/4 |
NBC | Parenthood | 5.25 | 1.9/5 | |
ABC | Private Practice | 3.93 | 1.1/3 |
39 More Reasons Why Being a TV Critic is Nice Work (If You Can Get It)
The next time you hear a television critic, journalist or blogger bemoan their lack of life, sleep and contact with the outside world as a result of their so-called ‘job’, please, by all means, feel free to direct them to this post chronicling last night’s Fox Winter All-Star party during the 2013 Television Critics Association. Nice ‘work’ if you can get it, indeed. [Read more…]
On TV Tonight: Wednesday January 9, 2013
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | The Middle | The Neighbors | Modern Family | Suburgatory | Nashville | |
CBS | I Get That a Lot | People’s Choice Awards 2013 | ||||
CW | Arrow (R) | Supernatural (R) | ||||
FOX | Stars in Danger: The High Dive | American Horror Story (FX) | ||||
NBC | Whitney | Guys with Kids | Law & Order: SVU | Chicago Fire | ||
Misc | Hot in Cleveland/Happily Divorced (TV Land) Washington Heights (MTV) Top Chef: Seattle (Bravo) |