Life is coming back to normal with the arrival of Fall TV. Yes, all of our favorites are returning (Arrow, Agents of Shield…) but also… some newbies will be premiering. Some, we’ll become addicted to. Some will just survive. And some will be cancelled so fast you won’t even know what hit you.
But let’s stay positive. Here are my picks for the ones I think I’ll fall obsessed with.
CONSTANTINE
Premieres: Friday, Oct. 24 at 10/9c
What’s it about? John Constantine, is a seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult who abandoned his campaign against evil after failing to save a young girl’s soul from hell. However, he’s pulled back into the fight when the balance between good and evil somehow winds up on the line and an angel named Manny tells him to man up and get his act together.
Who’s in it? Hot Welsh actor Matt Ryan
Why will I fall for it? Well… Matt Ryan to start. And because I like comic book adaptations and this one is dark!
Obsession level: Maybe a 8
THE FLASH
Premieres: Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 8/7c
What’s it about? The CW’s highly anticipated Arrow spin-off stars the fastest man alive, aka The Flash, after an explosion at the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator bestows him with superhuman speed. More lighthearted than its parent series, The Flash is set in Central City, where Barry works as a forensic investigator and uses his special power to help fight crime.
Who’s in it? Grant Gustin, Jesse L. Martin, John Wesley Shipp, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker and Carlos Valdes
Why will I fall for it? Well… it’s a superhero and will have crossovers with Arrow. Need I say more?
Obsession level: Maybe a 6
FOREVER
Premieres: Monday, Sep. 22 at 10/9c
What’s it about? New York City medical examiner Henry Morgan, harbors an unusual secret —he can’t die. Working alongside his new partner, Det. Jo Martinez, Morgan studies the dead in an effort to discover the mystery of his own immortality.
Who’s in it? Another favorite Welshman of mine, Ioan Gruffudd.
Why will I fall for it? It does sound a lot like Nickoaj Coster-Waldau’s short lived “New Amsterdam”, and I loved that show. I also love Pete Hamill’s book “Forever” that revolves around the same premise. Besides, it’s Ioan. And there’s another little fact: when Morgan dies (and he dies semi-often for some reason), he always comes back naked.
Obsession level: Possibly an 8, maybe even a 9
GOTHAM
Premieres: Monday, Sep. 22 at 8/7c
What’s it about? You really have to ask?
Who’s in it? Ben McKenzie
Why will I fall for it? I probably won’t. I’m not a big fan of Batman. Sorry.
Obsession level: 4
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So… what will YOU be watching?
