New Series

over the last week , two series premiered in the US, and thanks to the wonders of the internet, and the ingenious technology of file sharing and online streaming, i had the opportunity to watch em! so here goes.
HBO's new 10-part miniseries is The Pacific. Brought to by Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg and the same team who brought you Band of Brothers, this time the docu-feature covers the US Marine Corps action during the 2nd World War. First episode takes place on Guadalcanal and starts off with a lot of promise. Simple story telling, with live action scenes and similar interview format at the beginning, I can say that if first episodes anything to go by, then i'd say it'll be awesome, and of similar impact as Band of Brothers.

Verdict : Highly recommended, and eagerly anticipating the remaining episodes


FX premiered it's latest drama about a southern-bred, tough but soft-spoken (i'd say slow speaking) lawman with a "If i draw, it'll be to put you down" attitude played interestingly enough by Timothy Olyphant. Based on writer Elmore Leonards novels on the character Marshall Raylan Givens, i was pulled into the story line of a gunman with olden day style and values in a modern life. Strong opening episode, and the ratings don't disagree with me. Second highest ratings for this network only to The Sheild, means this one is gonna be one to watch for.

Olyphant suits the role, i'd say a bit too well... and damn he's fast!

Verdict : Got me a new favourite. Hopefully doesn't get cancelled after a season (See Trauma, Jericho, Life, Life on Mars, etc)