What John's Watching

Ever since JJ (Zeljko Ivanek) was introduced as a minor character on Big Love I've been wondering what his motives were and what role he would play in the future storyline.  Now that Nikki's mom is going to be married to him and JJ is putting some sort of pressure on Bill's brother, will JJ make a move to become ... Read More

Now, I'm a comic book geek from way back.  I used to spend a lot of disposable income on comics, but that habit ended abruptly the month of my first mortgage payment.  That was a long time ago, so when NBC put Heroes on the air a few years ago, it made me all warm and gooey inside.  That first ... Read More

From tonight's repeat episode of Modern Family: ... Read More

Neil Patrick Harris was an inspired choice as guest judge on the first half of tonight's American Idol.  He was funny, direct, and didn't hold back on any criticism.  In fact, he seemed very at ease in the judge's chair.  Too bad they went with Ellen as permanent judge - he would have been great. E! Online agrees: Combining a certain newbie ... Read More

Here's the NSFW promo for last week's Better Off Ted.  Comedy gold. ... Read More

Selected tidbits from tonight's Better Off Ted.  I love this show! Veronica:  Yes, it was masterful.  Like watching a chess game. Lem:  We can't leave work in the middle of the day, we're not Somali pirates.  Phil:  I have always harbored ambitions of being slightly more pirate-like. Veronica:  The forest will run red with the blood of woodland creatures who doubted little Veronica ... Read More

Kids in bed, sitting down with the old DVR.  24 started 50 minutes ago. Previously, on 24:   Wow, forgot that Renee cut the guy's hand off.  She's really not ready to be back in the field. Is it me, or is Hassan's hipster brother not a very credible leadership alternative in a Middle Eastern country? Jurgen Prochnow, on the other hand, makes ... Read More

Since most of my TV watching tends toward the non-kid friendly viewing, most days I have to wait until the kids are safely in bed before I start watching.  Mondays are a big night:  Chuck, Heroes, 24, Castle, Men of a Certain Age.  Also, Damages starts up again tonight.  If it weren't for the DVR I'd never see it all. ... Read More