Canned

Shows I have enjoyed but did not live long enough

1. Space:Above and Beyond

One of my favourite sci-fi shows ever. That is saying a lot. Who's the real enemy - aliens or humans? Who started the war? What started the war? Ambiguity in war is one of my favourite themes in sci-fi (my favourite books - Ender's game [Orson Scott Card], Conqueror series [Timothy Zahn], for example) and this is a show that explores the theme. Mix in themes of racial segregation, some shades of Vietnam War and racism. Coupled with great characterization and casting, a great show that was cut short.

2. Queen of Swords

A female Zorro! Super camp, super cool show. Undercurrent of tension between Captain Grisham and Tessa...mostly, one-sided (generated by el capitan) and futile. Mainly, cause he's the baddie and she's Zorro. But the romantic in me can hope...at least until the show got axed!

3. Jonny Zero

Why this entry? The answer lies with Jonny Zero, a show I have been following (Thursdays, 1 am, Channel 5). I recently found out, during one of my boredom-induced net searches, that it has been cancelled. V sad.

Basically, it follows the life of Jonny Calvo, an ex-con trying to keep on the straight and narrow, but always landing into more trouble as he tries to help people (a great reason NOT to help people, innit? ha ha). Has a "Lock, Stock" feel to it. One gripe - weird camera work. Still, good storyline, dialogue and has the whole (realistic?) NY/Puerto-Rican vibe that somehow works for the show.

4. Bugs

A long ago Brit tech-spy show. The appeal of the show lies in the characters and simple storylines. Never fails to amuse me each week.

Shows that should have been cancelled while the going was good

1. Desperate Housewives

I used to love this show - until it degenerated to sleazy affairs. Snappy dialogue seemed to have died with (not so beloved) Rex, but really, the show died when Carlos went to prison.

2. X-files

Conspiracy theories? Alien abductions? Scully being subjected to both?! Yawn.

3. Charmed
Three weird sisters hand in hand. Then, one threw a hissy fit and left. Lo, and behold. The illegitimate love-child takes her place. And then there were three. Again. (Don't get me started on bad identity change and awful witch-let.)

4. Angel

Computer uploads? Gone is my favourite Gunn. Plus, more angst than ha ha-s. Not my idea of a good time.