As classes finally begin to wind down for the year, it’s time to start looking towards the future – and by the future, I mean Fall Quarter. Whether you’re excited for that three-day weekend or supremely bummed that the fate of the 8 a.m. lecture has befallen you, there’s one thing we can all look forward to together: new TV shows!
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC)
Although it’s set within the Marvel Universe, the Avengers seem to be on holiday, leaving everyone’s favorite S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and fanboy Phil Coulson (with Clark Gregg reprising the role) in charge of dealing with the not-quite-Avenger-status superpowered people of the urban landscape. Developed by Joss Whedon, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. looks like a ton of pure, unadulterated fun.
Super Fun Night (ABC)
Let’s be honest, the title Super Fun Night seems a bit reaching, but Rebel Wilson’s presence should be more than enough to convince anyone to tune in. In fact, if the show is anything like the trailer – which is still hilarious even upon multiple viewings – Super Fun Night really does seem like it can guarantee a super fun viewing.
The Michael J. Fox Show (NBC)
NBC has a famously strained relationship with its comedies, but maybe there’s hope for the network yet. Judging from the trailer, The Michael J. Fox Show seems to be leaning more towards the tone that the prematurely cancelled Go On had – funny, but with acknowledgements of real life sadness and pain – which could either work for or against the show. Hopefully The Michael J. Fox Show won’t suffer the same fate as Go On, as there really is nothing else that quite captures the funny sadness that the show seems to be going for.
Ironside (NBC)
I know, I know, there’s already way more cop shows on the air than should be legally allowed, but Ironside seems to be taking an interesting twist on the genre. Not only does the title character seem to have a fascinatingly morally gray approach to being a cop, he’s also physically disabled, which is great, because there are rarely any depictions of people with physical disabilities in mainstream media today. Here’s to hoping the writers treat his character right.
Sleepy Hollow (FOX)
Obviously based on the short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” this show looks like a cross between a modern-day adaptation of the famous story and National Treasure, which you know is only going to add to its entertainment value. Although Sleepy Hollow could end up being completely in over its head, the pure spectacle of it all is more than enough reason to give the show a chance.