what may or may not be hard reality

Some random comments on what I've been watching lately - no spoilers!

Sanctuary
OMG Amanda Tapping. Space shows are generally not my thing, and neither are blondes with short hair, so I never really got into SG-1, but now that she has the long dark hair and a weird British accent and cool research facilities? OMG. Yum. And she's a 157 years old, and there are mysterious abnormal beings and ancient orders and cool weapons and a lot of fighting. This show is absolutely awesome. Especially since Blood Ties is cancelled, I've been wanting something a bit paranormal and full of adventure. Definitely a keeper.

Castle
I've so far only watched the pilot, but I've heard it gets better. Nathan Fillion is always hilarious, and his relationship with his family is a lot of fun. Kate Beckett was a little annoying in the pilot, too easily flustered for a cop. But I've heard that it gets better, so I plan to give it a few more chances.

Modern Family
To be honest I'm not entirely sure why I'm watching this. It's not *that* funny, although it's pretty funny, and there's no-one on the cast that I'm particularly watching it for (although that blonde mom is kinda cute). It'll be one of the first to go if I suddenly get less time than I've had these last few weeks, but it's nice having a half-hour funny show next to all the mystieries/crime dramas.

Flight 29 Down
I accidentally watched a few episodes several years ago, and kinda like them, so when I came across the DVDs on sale I bought them. And it's a sweet sweet show. Kiddie Lost, basically, and they're being kids and learning lessons about life and responsibility and friendship and it's so very educational (yet slightly off-base with the actual nitty gritty of survival fairly often) and it's got palm trees and warm beaches, and it's comfort watching. The best kind.

Crocodile Dundee
I still have a crush on Linda Kozlowski. Why hasn't she worked since then? (Well, there was that one horror movie, but I hate horror movies. *pout*)

Stargate Universe
Not much to say about the last episode (1x03), except that 'Oooh, was that Anna Galvin again, as the senator's wife???'. It sure looks like her! She's very pretty. I'd like to see her in a more prominent role somewhere.

Dexter
Not a show I've ever watched before, but I'll be watching this Sunday because Christina Cox is guest starring!!! A pretty significant role, if the promo is to be believed. And she looks awesomely kick-ass as well! Yay!! (But why have they flipped that shot in the promo of her shooting? I don't see how that makes any difference...)