Another look at TV in 2011 and we find some of the same, True Blood this year is killing it in the ratings in the USA and with the season finale coming next week it's gonna go off like a frog in a sock. Who ever thought witches would make such great viewing!
Now onto the new Aussie shows, Wild Boys on Seven and the fourth installment of Underbelly on Nine. Both period pieces and both on Sunday nights. First up Wild Boys and don't get me wrong Daniel MacPherson is sex on toast and I loved Chances with Jeremy Sims but this show totally blew. A 7:30pm action/drama show just doesn't have the same bang as what can go on in an 8:30pm prime time show. Like in Underbelly - Razor.
Based in Sydney and surrounds Underbelly Razor started with a BIG bang but has since failed to hit the same levels, the leads are a little dull and I don't know whether it will hold an audience thoughout the 13 episodes.
Underbelly is classy and sharp however Wild Boys seemed very amateur and random, it's kinda like Seven thought we are done with boring dramas like Packed to the Rafters and Winner & Losers were nothing happens so let's try our hand at action.
Nine on the other hand this year alone have lost Sea Patrol and Rescue Special Ops leaving them mainly just with Underbelly for Aussie drama, it is a sad time at the once great station.
So my reviews:
True Blood Season 4 - 5 flawless and engaging stars
Wild Boys - 1 star for Daniel MacPherson
Underbelly - Razor - 2 and a half stars I'll give it a bit more of a go
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