TV musings

I don't really have an obsessive tv show interest right now, which is somewhat disappointing and also uncharacteristic. Here's what I'm watching these days:

*House-- I really enjoy this show, and I tape it when I won't be home. I love Hugh Laurie more with each episode. However, the characters just don't interest me enough to reach obsession levels. They all behave rather predictably within their assigned roles.

*Veronica Mars-- I still like the characters, but this season has had serious plot issues. I have been watching the first two seasons (DVDs) a lot, and VM fic is my current "comfort food." But...with cancellation looming, I can't pour my heart into it.

*Lost-- Well, contrary to my previous assertions, it seems that the Lost writers do indeed have a plan. Lost has actually set an end date for the series (2009-2010, I believe). Still, it doesn't feel like they're going anywhere. I think the ensemble has gotten to be too big for me to become attached to individual characters.

*24-- As always, I love this show, but it's never been an obsession for me. Jack rocks my world, he'll save the world, and then he'll do it all again next year. With a new cast. And a new girlfriend. Yeah.

*Grey's Anatomy-- This show is growing on me. Also, my favorite pairing is George/Izzie. This makes me a bit angry with the writers because I feel manipulated into supporting an adulterous 'ship. I mean, yes, George was grieving, but CALLIE? Could we come up with a less likely pairing? Of course George and Izzie belong together. So quit it with the furtive looks and kisses and drunken sex, and get a divorce already. Or something. But this isn't fair to Callie, even if I don't like her. And George and Izzie so belong together...and should have known that pre-disasterous marriage. Whatever. I dislike enough of the characters, though, and the general soap opera atmosphere that I can't completely fall in love with this show. However, I am starting to read fanfic, which is always a sign of pending fanaticism. I just read a really cute, funny, tender story set right after Denny's death. It's George/Izzie but mainly friendship. It's called The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions (or, Nobody's Going to Get a Cookie Unless You Two Stop Fighting). Very short. If you watch the show, go read it. It will make you smile.