Thing We Are Apparently Required To Discuss: The Emmy nominations came out, and it was a total outrage that (blank) was snubbed while (blank), a talentless hack, was recognized. Insert pointless rage here.
Lesson Least Likely To Be Learned: Yet again, the major networks and their increasingly bland programming were all but shut out of Emmy nominations. But there’s always next year, and I’m sure there’ll be a fierce Outstanding Drama battle between CBS’ SCORPION and ABC’s GALAVANT… right.
Best Revenge: DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Sami had her man jailed for tax evasion and then took over his international conglomerate. Next time that forever-plotting, rarely succeeding Emily Thorne chick needs to formulate a plan, she should give Sami a ring!
The “Something For Everyone” Award Goes To… : Bruno Heller, executive producer of GOTHAM, who said the Batman prequel would be “fun and dark”, adding “it’s sexy, but dangerous. It’s a world of craziness and a world of beauty.” Sounds like it’s designed for people who felt like BLACK BOX wasn’t schizophrenic enough.
Worst Spoilers: The pilot of EXTANT would have been a billion times more enjoyable had not the endless ads run by CBS in the months leading up to its premiere not ruined every single plot twist, including the final scene! [Read more…]