My New Obsession: Dr Who

As I've posted before, I'm not a huge fan of TV. I currently love Life Unexpected and a few MTV shows that I won't mention. They're guilty pleasures. This post isn't about TV in general (nor is it about writing...sorry), but one particular show...

Yes, I know they just changed the logo. I don't care. I like this one.

A few months ago, my friend visited from out of town. When we're together we don't do the most exciting things, but love just spending time with each other. Flopped onto the couch, we thought it would be fun to waste the evening away watching something on Netflix instant stream. Flipping through the TV show section, I landed on Doctor Who. I had never watched it , but had heard about it through Nerdfighteria.

Turning to my friend Diana, I said, "So, have you ever watched this before?"
"Just once, and not a whole episode. We can watch it if you want." I knew she would be up for anything, so I found season one, episode one and hit play.

I had no clue what to expect to be honest, but the awesomeness of Dr. Who was not it. We laughed and giggled through 'Rose'. At the end, I was almost afraid to admit I wanted to watch more. Luckily, so did she. My husband came downstairs from time to time, wondering what all the screaming, laughing and utter enjoyment was about as plastic mannequins marched across the TV screen and Aliens swarmed the Doctor and Rose Tyler. We ended up watching two episodes before it was time for dinner.

After that weekend, I figured I would be on my own watching the episodes, but my husband sat down and watched the first two with me. He was hooked. It was like the Doctor was pointing his sonic screwdriver right at us and demanded we fall in love with him.

We have now watched two and a half series' and have to force ourselves not to plow through the remaining episodes. All seasons (even the older ones) are on our Netflix queue waiting to be devoured. I have searched hundreds of Dr Who websites for more information, sucking it up like a sponge. I now own MUSIC ABOUT DR WHO (perfectly named Trock...Time Lord Rock) I have my costume for Halloween planned out (of course Dr Who themed, but I'm not telling you what yet) and my desktop wallpaper is the Doctor (the 10th of course) and the Tardis. Whoa, and I thought I loved Harry Potter (don't get me started). Yes, I have officially hit the deep end and I'm not ashamed of it.

This is my new found love. I haven't liked a show this much since Alias first started (and I think I may even like Dr. Who more, shhh). And for the record, so far David Tennant is my favorite Doctor and Billie Piper (Rose) is my favorite companion. I am in denial there is a new Doctor (Matt Smith as the 11th doctor) and companion (Karen Gillan as Amy Pond).

Are there any YAedge Dr Who fans out there?

My New Favorite TV Show...

I think I've mentioned before that I'm not huge on television. Earlier in my life, I used to live by my show schedule to the point where I would debate if I should go out because my favorite show was on. I would tape (yes, tape...before TIVO) my favorite shows and would freak if they didn't record. In fact, to this day, I have yet to own a TIVO or DVR of any kind. I see no point because there isn't any show on TV that my life would end if I didn't watch.

Several years ago, I just stopped cold turkey. I pulled away from the hypnotizing quality of tv and looked around realizing that I didn't do as much reading, drawing or just plain hanging out with my friends than I should at my age (late teens/early 20's). It was quite sad really. That doesn't mean I didn't turn it on once in awhile. I tried to watch a few shows, Lost...American Idol...Heroes. A few episodes in, they all lost (no pun intended) my attention. I had better things to do like read the books that I love. There are too many books in this world that I want to read to spend time watching tv, I said.

Then why am I writing a blog post about tv? Because I feel like I have to be honest with myself. Of course I watch movies, hockey and shows on channels like TLC and even MTV (man, do I love TruLife) at home. I play video games. Trust me, I sit in front of the tv a ton. I have even found love for Netflix streaming online and various websites to watch tv to get my through the workday. But, still nothing caught my attention 100 percent. To be hoenst, the last shows I watched religiously was Alias and Everwood (damn I miss that show!).

Everwood had to be one of the first "teen" shows I ever enjoyed. I always felt shows like Gossip Girls, One Tree Hill, Gilmore Girls, Roswell, Buffy (sorry Tracy!) and Supernatural (and again...) were written like what the writers thought teens felt and emotions they thought they expressed but in the end wrote lower than the intelligence of most teens. (I know tons of people who love these shows, but I guess they just aren't for me). Everything felt so blown over proportion or like I was watching a PSA for sex/drugs when I watched them.

Today, I found my modern Everwood. I saw a bunch of people mention a new show on CW, Life Unexpected. I figured I would give it a whirl, just like I have with most of the above shows. I went to the CW website (linked above) and saw that the pilot episode was on the site. I clicked to watch, trying to keep an openmind. What did I find? *Smart writing, an interesting story, decent acting. I don't want to give the plot away, so just click on the link and watch for yourself.

I felt like I was watching a YA book I would finish in one sitting because I loved it so much. I hope you all give this show a chance. If you like YA books (which, if you're reading this post, you probably do), you won't be sorry. This might be one of the first shows in years that I have to watch Monday's at 9/8C.

The great thing about loving a show today, if I miss it when it airs, I always have the internet. Watch the pilot and try to catch the show this Monday. I hope Life Unexpected gets enough people watching to stay on the air. If it continues the way it started, I know I'll be a loyal viewer.

So, did any of you watch it when it aired? Did you watch it online? Please tell me what you thought of this great new show!

*By no means did anyone tell me/pay me to write this post. This is just my honest opinion!