Scribblings from the Mitchy Side

2. A show that you wish more people were watching

Leverage, no question. I keep nudging people towards it *glares at jenni411* (And while I'm at it, I shall glare at commoncomitatus about Burn Notice) and it's got "good enough to get renewed" viewing figures (all hail the tv gods) but everyone should be watching this show, dammit! It's smart, clever, terrific cast and the showrunners really know what they're doing in terms of balancing action with character development. There are many network show runners that could be taking tips on how to create tension and excitement without going over the top or having half the characters sleep with the other half (I'm looking at you, Shondra Rhimes).


Runners up:-

Nurse Jackie - a very black dramedy with the truly outstanding Edi Falco in the title role. It's doing very well and has already been renewed for S3, I believe (S2 finale was last night), but it could be a lot bigger. This one gets me because the lead character really isn't that likeable - she's a cheater and a liar with a painkiller addiction - and yet, between the terrific writing, the superb acting and a fantastic supporting cast, it keeps you watching. Haven't seen the finale yet and it's the only finale that I've been impatient to get home to see (apart from Justified's, but that's for tomorrow :D)

In Plain Sight - another one where the lead character isn't terribly likeable most of the time, but has juuuust enough redeeming features to keep you watching. Plus the snark is a thing of great love :) It also has the hook of making you root for criminals a lot of the time - the setting is the Witness Protection Programme of the US Marshals and it features a different case every week. Just enough personal development to keep the characters real and, again, the cast has the acting chops to really deliver. Try it some time :)