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I decided to watch it as a last resort late at night when I couldn't fall asleep. I ended up watching 5 episodes in a row because I found it so infatuating. I totally expected to resent all of the characters, thinking any polygamist man was a womanizer and any polygamist female was insecure and weak. I was wrong. I found myself sympathizing with all of the characters, and feeling something akin to admiration for the integrity the polygamist lifestyle requires. At first I thought letting your loved one have other spouses meant you didn't think you were worthy of having him all to yourself, but now I can see all of the benefits these women find in the lifestyle. It makes them better people, and gives them fuller lives. Who am I to judge?
Janelle is my favorite and had the greatest impact on my perception of polygamist women. Like so many women she wants all the best life had to offer: a great career AND great children and family life. Polygamy gave her all of that. She doesn't need to worry about childcare because her sister wives can take care of her kids when she's at work, and her high paying career helps support the stay-at-home sister wife. Women in monogamous relationships need to choose one or the other some point down the line....but seeing Janelle's lifestyle goes to show polygamy can be of all things liberating to women, something I never expected.I do not see anything wrong with Kody and his four wives being married. His ideals and motives are that love should be spread around and all of their beliefs are that Pologomy is their perfect way. I was raised a strict Catholic and have since shy-ed away from the "church religion" and have remained spiritual of my own choice.
I think Kody and his wives have the issues and problems any normal marriage with children may bring, but with 4 different women that all have very distinct personalities and different wants and needs. Kody is only one man trying to live as they believe. I have learned so much about Pologomy from watching this show and I can honestly say I love the idea of having sister wives and one husband. I love my husband with all my heart and soul and we have been together going on our 34th year now. But I would not have minded been in a marriage relationship such as the Browns have. So much love is there. Each has their own marriage with Kody, yet each are as sisters to each other. They all seem to help one another as it does take a tribe to raise children. And as I see it, this would be welcome in our home. I love large families, and love the idea of sister wives all working toward the same goal within their own marriages and lives yet they do it all together. Imagine the support you can get from each other. It does not bother me that my husband would be with another woman down the hall instead of with me. It is not like its someone I don't know or dislike. I welcome the others to share in his love. He is a very loving man and loves to please me in all ways. If he could make my sister wives feel as good as I do when I am with him. Then where is the bad in it? That I share my good life and good husband with 3 other women and in that they get to feel and share what I have? Where in the bible does it state it is wrong to give good love and a good life to others? I welcome the chance at having my bed all to myself and not having to deal with a man once in awhile. I imagine he would welcome the idea of being with another woman he could be with and share his heart and not be cheating. I would never mind sharing something wonderful. I admire the way he is the head of the families and they are all different, yet the children are all brothers and the wives love each other as sisters. In Gods eyes where would this be wrong. I think its beautiful. Life would be much more exciting, you would always have someone to talk to and visit with. God Bless the Brown families in their lives. I think Kody has beautiful families, and he is a loyal man with loyal beliefs about not having sex outside the marriage. Hooray! I just wish I had known about this sooner so I could have shared my life with 3 other great women with the same thing in common. Sharing our love and children with religion in our life and seeing our children love each other. I think its great and the government should stay the heck out of peoples personal choices on how they want to live their lives. We are a modern world not third world,we should be able to live our lives in freedom of choice of how our personal lives should be. After all we are the ones who live it. As long as you are not cheating the government for anything and you are doing your own thing and being enterprising. This is America. Live your life in freedom and freedom of choice and be at peace with it. Its your business and should not be anyone elses. My personal opinion..everybody has one. Thank you Brown family for allowing us to learn about how Poligomy really works.
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Kody Brown, and with his three wives Meri, Janelle and Christine and their combined 13 children, attempt to navigate life as a "normal" family in a society that shuns their lifestyle. From their unconventional family structure and living arrangements to financial challenges,Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast each half hour episode exposes the inner workings of a polygamist household, revealing the unexpectedly tight-knit and loving relationships between Kody's wives. The series also captures the intense dynamics surrounding a man juggling three wives while attempting to keep it a secret from the outside world - but the general public is not the only challenge that the Brown family unit is facing.True, it bravely parades a felony act right before our very eyes and most people can't understand why anyone would live in such a way, but Sister Wives is definitely interesting enough to catch and maintain your attention.
I spend most of the episodes trying to determine if these wives are truly as happy and pleased with their lifestyle as they constantly insist they are. Voices breaking from emotion are frequent and usually when describing how "rewarding" this life is but one can't help but wonder if there isn't something deeper and far less amiable at play as well.
The wives are more expressive than I had expected them to be regarding territorial issues and feelings of jealousy and they do admit to their occasional presence, but what they seem to consider the "fringe benefits" of their lifestyle,(help with their children, housework and lets' face it,someone to talk to) feels more to me like what is keeping their stronger emotions in check.
One does feel a bit sorry for these women as it often feels like they are being cheated, but if their expressions of satisfaction are genuine, are they really being robbed of anything? It is that steady, back and forth dilemma that as far as I'm concerned makes this show irresistible---despite it's moral or legal questionably.That's what they should call this show, it's clearly his first love. He flips his hair around more than all of his wives and daughters combined have done (on air, anyway). I've watched every episode and I am far from traditional, my standards for lifestyle begin and end with happiness. I see Kody is giddy happy with his new wife but see the tears and struggles with his legal wife and some with his third wife and I just don't see the of religious doctrine that breaks hearts and gives a man a free pass to embark on a romantic phase that he admits he never experienced before wife number 4. The fact that he's feeling this now would hurt me horribly if I were his first wife, 2nd or 3rd. The fact that he's gleefully broadcasting this to the world on television makes it so much worst, add to that it would just be the ultimate humiliation. Wife 4 likes to say the polygamist lifestyle "rubs off" the rough spots. I just can't imagine agreeing with that. I might refer to that process more as a "wearing down" of aspects of self that should never be given up.
And the children. I have several and I can't count the times they've all needed something at the same time and I am fielding multiple conversations and requests all at once. No way he can be the father they deserve. Maybe he's not the worst father, maybe he's not abusive in a glaring sense of the word and maybe they have their doctrine to keep them warm at night. But no way is it all lollipops and gumdrops for the kids the way they seem to try to portray. What's glaring to me is how they can only feature so many of the kids in each segment. Nothing against the kids, what I've seen of them, they seem quite decent.
I spend most of the episodes trying to determine if these wives are truly as happy and pleased with their lifestyle as they constantly insist they are. Voices breaking from emotion are frequent and usually when describing how "rewarding" this life is but one can't help but wonder if there isn't something deeper and far less amiable at play as well.
The wives are more expressive than I had expected them to be regarding territorial issues and feelings of jealousy and they do admit to their occasional presence, but what they seem to consider the "fringe benefits" of their lifestyle,(help with their children, housework and lets' face it,someone to talk to) feels more to me like what is keeping their stronger emotions in check.
One does feel a bit sorry for these women as it often feels like they are being cheated, but if their expressions of satisfaction are genuine, are they really being robbed of anything? It is that steady, back and forth dilemma that as far as I'm concerned makes this show irresistible---despite it's moral or legal questionably.That's what they should call this show, it's clearly his first love. He flips his hair around more than all of his wives and daughters combined have done (on air, anyway). I've watched every episode and I am far from traditional, my standards for lifestyle begin and end with happiness. I see Kody is giddy happy with his new wife but see the tears and struggles with his legal wife and some with his third wife and I just don't see the of religious doctrine that breaks hearts and gives a man a free pass to embark on a romantic phase that he admits he never experienced before wife number 4. The fact that he's feeling this now would hurt me horribly if I were his first wife, 2nd or 3rd. The fact that he's gleefully broadcasting this to the world on television makes it so much worst, add to that it would just be the ultimate humiliation. Wife 4 likes to say the polygamist lifestyle "rubs off" the rough spots. I just can't imagine agreeing with that. I might refer to that process more as a "wearing down" of aspects of self that should never be given up.
And the children. I have several and I can't count the times they've all needed something at the same time and I am fielding multiple conversations and requests all at once. No way he can be the father they deserve. Maybe he's not the worst father, maybe he's not abusive in a glaring sense of the word and maybe they have their doctrine to keep them warm at night. But no way is it all lollipops and gumdrops for the kids the way they seem to try to portray. What's glaring to me is how they can only feature so many of the kids in each segment. Nothing against the kids, what I've seen of them, they seem quite decent.
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Beginning in the years leading up to World War I, the drama centers on the Crawley family and their servants. "The sun is rising behind Downton Abbey, a great and splendid house in a great and splendid park.Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast So secure does it appear, that it seems as if the way of life it represents will last for another thousand years. It won't". In season 2, the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them has been changed forever, since the Great War was declared at the end of the last season.I have to say I loved Downton Abbey, and thought it was one of the better programmes airing this year along with Luther, Sherlock and the stunning Channel 4 drama Mo. Downton Abbey was beautifully produced, well cast and interesting, when it was first advertised it looked as though ITV had a hit and from the first episode I think Downton Abbey lived up to that expectation.
I for one loved how elegant Downton Abbey was. The photography was beautiful and skillful, while the scenery was breathtaking and the costumes were exquisite. The scoring was also very good, often very hypnotic and beautiful. The direction was controlled, the episodes were well paced and for me the characters were believable my favourites being Violet and Robert.
The writing in general was another strength. It was witty in a subtle way, is often funny and could be heart warming and poignant too, the best coming from Violet and Mrs Hughes I felt. The only bit of dialogue that rang false, and this is such a minor criticism, is Robert's "Downton is my third parent and my fourth child" which came across as somewhat cheesy. And the stories were well written and as believable as the characters, not to mention pretty original.
And of course the acting was excellent. Maggie Smith was perfect as Violet. She plays this sort of character well, and she had such good timing and dialogue. Plus I love her in costume. Hugh Bonneville was dashing, and I cannot get over how beautiful Michelle Dockery was here. Jessica Brown-Findlay was also fine as another of my favourite characters Lady Sybil, and Phyllis Logan was always good value though I would love to see more of her if and when the series returns.
In conclusion, Downton Abbey was a wonderful series thanks to the great cast and production values especially and I cannot wait to see more. 10/10 Bethany Cox I was hooked after the first five minutes and come heaven, hell or high water, I was going to see Downton Abbey twice, the second time to pick up the points which I knew would be too fast, and possibly convoluted, to follow the first time round. I have watched Masterpiece since the inaugural with Alistair Cooke, and I can't remember anything as engaging and entertaining as this. As a cousin of an English family with deep affection for the monarchy and respect for the aristocracy, my perspective is an odd mix of Democratic ideals, old-time Republican values and curiosity about and appreciation of the social structure which prevailed so long in England. Downton Abbey appears to present a very balanced depiction of the social, political, economic and historical forces which drove the lives and fortunes of the classes and produced strange and almost incomprehensible behavior to comply with an unwritten, all-pervasive code. I am completely fascinated by the events and reactions and what would appear to be almost puppet-like behavior on occasion. I pray for a sequel.
I for one loved how elegant Downton Abbey was. The photography was beautiful and skillful, while the scenery was breathtaking and the costumes were exquisite. The scoring was also very good, often very hypnotic and beautiful. The direction was controlled, the episodes were well paced and for me the characters were believable my favourites being Violet and Robert.
The writing in general was another strength. It was witty in a subtle way, is often funny and could be heart warming and poignant too, the best coming from Violet and Mrs Hughes I felt. The only bit of dialogue that rang false, and this is such a minor criticism, is Robert's "Downton is my third parent and my fourth child" which came across as somewhat cheesy. And the stories were well written and as believable as the characters, not to mention pretty original.
And of course the acting was excellent. Maggie Smith was perfect as Violet. She plays this sort of character well, and she had such good timing and dialogue. Plus I love her in costume. Hugh Bonneville was dashing, and I cannot get over how beautiful Michelle Dockery was here. Jessica Brown-Findlay was also fine as another of my favourite characters Lady Sybil, and Phyllis Logan was always good value though I would love to see more of her if and when the series returns.
In conclusion, Downton Abbey was a wonderful series thanks to the great cast and production values especially and I cannot wait to see more. 10/10 Bethany Cox I was hooked after the first five minutes and come heaven, hell or high water, I was going to see Downton Abbey twice, the second time to pick up the points which I knew would be too fast, and possibly convoluted, to follow the first time round. I have watched Masterpiece since the inaugural with Alistair Cooke, and I can't remember anything as engaging and entertaining as this. As a cousin of an English family with deep affection for the monarchy and respect for the aristocracy, my perspective is an odd mix of Democratic ideals, old-time Republican values and curiosity about and appreciation of the social structure which prevailed so long in England. Downton Abbey appears to present a very balanced depiction of the social, political, economic and historical forces which drove the lives and fortunes of the classes and produced strange and almost incomprehensible behavior to comply with an unwritten, all-pervasive code. I am completely fascinated by the events and reactions and what would appear to be almost puppet-like behavior on occasion. I pray for a sequel.
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Ray Donovan, a professional "fixer" for the rich and famous in LA, can make anyone's problems disappear except those created by his own family. I had to review this show after seeing the current reviews posted. At the moment there are 4 written reviews and all but one are HIGHLY critical and undeserved in my opinion.
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The casting is brilliant. Acting is right on. Writing is great. Direction is fantastic. Cinematography is top notch. Am I watching a different show?
I could go on with praises of all the elements of Ray Donovan, but it would just be repetitive and monotonous, and I would run out of synonyms.
I truly think Showtime has it's next hit to fill in the gap left by Dexter next season.
I don't want to go into arcs, plot, etc. and spoil anything. I just wanted to make sure there was another positive review posted, so even more people give Ray Donovan a chance. Believe me, if you have liked Showtime's other amazing Originals, you'll love it as much as I do.I watched the first episode of Ray Donovan without knowing much about the plot or characters. Liev Schrieber is fantastic in the lead role and is reminiscent of Tony Soprano in that he is a dark, violent lead male under constant stress who is protective and nurturing of those he loves, while at the same time projecting an aura of violence and danger to those who would cross him. One scene, where Ray menaces a man who double-crosses him is particularly chilling. The supporting characters are also very solid. Paula Malcomson, (Ray's wife Abby) under-utilized in Deadwood is here allowed to flex her acting muscles in several scenes with Schreiber. Also in the show is the great Jon Voigt, who plays Ray's father. The conflict between them is set up right away in this first episode and one senses an Oedipal confrontation coming somewhere down the line. Most series start out weak and get better as the show grows and develops. This show, however, started out with a bang. If it gets BETTER it will very soon be the best show on television.I may have had my expectations set a little too high for the pilot episode of Ray Donovan. I was hoping the pilot of RD would be as good as the pilots of other Showtime shows, Homeland/Dexter, but unfortunately it was not. The pilot was confusing, and it was hard to keep interested at times. I only say that because there were so many characters being thrown at you very quickly. I am not saying that this show has too many characters (even though a lot of people on this site seem to think so), I am just saying they should ease into the supporting characters and their story lines. With that being said, I think they have some great characters on the show, with a ton of potential. It helps when you have amazing actors, i.e. Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight.
I am really excited to see what will transpire in the first season of Ray Donovan. With great actors and great writing, I think this could be the next great Showtime show, maybe not the quality of Homeland or Dexter (seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7), but we won't know for sure until at least the end of this season. My hope is that it can become the next Mad Men or Breaking Bad like some critics have been saying.
One last thing: I think people should not hate on this show (or any show) just by only watching the pilot. Unless you really hate it or it is something that doesn't interest you at all, you should give it at least 3-4 episodes before making a decision.The show starts of with Mickey Donovan being released from prison on probation. Right after he is released he kills a man. It then cuts to Ray Donovan being a woken by a call, the man on the phone woke up next to a dead person. Later on Ray is with his family, he has a daughter and a son. Ray takes care of the man. He then goes to his other client who wants him to stalk his girlfriend. While he watches her, there is a man outside her house watching her. Ray gets his license plate number, and goes to her door, and tells her what has happened. It turns out that that they know each other. She has a drink, and then they begin to kiss. It turns out that she has Epilepsy, and she has a small time seizure. Later on Ray is in the stalkers room, and threatens him not to go near her again, and if he did he would die. Ray goes to his brother and his brother tells him that his father is coming, and he has a half brother. After that they go to his clients party, where his client feels betrayed and tells his wife that he ****** the girl. His wife gets mad. He then brakes the old clients finger. Later on Ray talks to his wife, and warns her to stay away from his dad, because he is coming. Back at the girls house, she is doing yoga in her living room, and the stalker is on her patio watching her. Later on Ray and his father meet, and they talk. Ray gets mad, and leaves. As the episode comes to a close, Ray is beating the stalker to death. Meanwhile back at Ray's house, Mickey is at the front door, Ray's wife lets him in, and the episode ends with Mickey hugging the daughter.
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The casting is brilliant. Acting is right on. Writing is great. Direction is fantastic. Cinematography is top notch. Am I watching a different show?
I could go on with praises of all the elements of Ray Donovan, but it would just be repetitive and monotonous, and I would run out of synonyms.
I truly think Showtime has it's next hit to fill in the gap left by Dexter next season.
I don't want to go into arcs, plot, etc. and spoil anything. I just wanted to make sure there was another positive review posted, so even more people give Ray Donovan a chance. Believe me, if you have liked Showtime's other amazing Originals, you'll love it as much as I do.I watched the first episode of Ray Donovan without knowing much about the plot or characters. Liev Schrieber is fantastic in the lead role and is reminiscent of Tony Soprano in that he is a dark, violent lead male under constant stress who is protective and nurturing of those he loves, while at the same time projecting an aura of violence and danger to those who would cross him. One scene, where Ray menaces a man who double-crosses him is particularly chilling. The supporting characters are also very solid. Paula Malcomson, (Ray's wife Abby) under-utilized in Deadwood is here allowed to flex her acting muscles in several scenes with Schreiber. Also in the show is the great Jon Voigt, who plays Ray's father. The conflict between them is set up right away in this first episode and one senses an Oedipal confrontation coming somewhere down the line. Most series start out weak and get better as the show grows and develops. This show, however, started out with a bang. If it gets BETTER it will very soon be the best show on television.I may have had my expectations set a little too high for the pilot episode of Ray Donovan. I was hoping the pilot of RD would be as good as the pilots of other Showtime shows, Homeland/Dexter, but unfortunately it was not. The pilot was confusing, and it was hard to keep interested at times. I only say that because there were so many characters being thrown at you very quickly. I am not saying that this show has too many characters (even though a lot of people on this site seem to think so), I am just saying they should ease into the supporting characters and their story lines. With that being said, I think they have some great characters on the show, with a ton of potential. It helps when you have amazing actors, i.e. Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight.
I am really excited to see what will transpire in the first season of Ray Donovan. With great actors and great writing, I think this could be the next great Showtime show, maybe not the quality of Homeland or Dexter (seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7), but we won't know for sure until at least the end of this season. My hope is that it can become the next Mad Men or Breaking Bad like some critics have been saying.
One last thing: I think people should not hate on this show (or any show) just by only watching the pilot. Unless you really hate it or it is something that doesn't interest you at all, you should give it at least 3-4 episodes before making a decision.The show starts of with Mickey Donovan being released from prison on probation. Right after he is released he kills a man. It then cuts to Ray Donovan being a woken by a call, the man on the phone woke up next to a dead person. Later on Ray is with his family, he has a daughter and a son. Ray takes care of the man. He then goes to his other client who wants him to stalk his girlfriend. While he watches her, there is a man outside her house watching her. Ray gets his license plate number, and goes to her door, and tells her what has happened. It turns out that that they know each other. She has a drink, and then they begin to kiss. It turns out that she has Epilepsy, and she has a small time seizure. Later on Ray is in the stalkers room, and threatens him not to go near her again, and if he did he would die. Ray goes to his brother and his brother tells him that his father is coming, and he has a half brother. After that they go to his clients party, where his client feels betrayed and tells his wife that he ****** the girl. His wife gets mad. He then brakes the old clients finger. Later on Ray talks to his wife, and warns her to stay away from his dad, because he is coming. Back at the girls house, she is doing yoga in her living room, and the stalker is on her patio watching her. Later on Ray and his father meet, and they talk. Ray gets mad, and leaves. As the episode comes to a close, Ray is beating the stalker to death. Meanwhile back at Ray's house, Mickey is at the front door, Ray's wife lets him in, and the episode ends with Mickey hugging the daughter.
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The series follows two teenagers, Teddy Duncan (Bridgit Mendler) and P.J. Duncan (Jason Dolley), and their 10-year-old brother, Gabe Duncan (Bradley Steven Perry), whose parents enlist their help when they return to work after the birth of their fourth child, Charlotte, aka Charlie.Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast With their parents juggling full time careers, the older Holliday siblings pitch in, getting very familiar with baby formula, burps, clothes, and babysitting while navigating typical teenage life. In each episode, Teddy creates a personalized video diary for Charlie. Each video will chronicle Teddy’s daily adventures and mishaps for Charlie to use as advice when her big sister is no longer living at home.I have to say personally, this is the best comedy sitcom I've seen on TV in years. I've been a fan of Seinfeld, Cheers, etc., and haven't really found a show I really liked until GLC. This is a sitcom that TV has been missing for years. It really should be on network TV, but that's not so important these days. It has really good scripts, the characters are great, and I hope this show continues for years to come. It is not only the best show on the Disney Channel, but to me, it's the best sitcom on TV period. I'm glad Disney accepted this show, and also renewed it for a second season. This is a great family sitcom, something both kids and adults can enjoy. I do not understand anyone who wouldn't like this show.I actually quite enjoy this TV show. It's not your typical cheesy, little kid directed show on Disney. As said before the kids are just ordinary kids, with ordinary problems. They aren't wizards, or pop stars, or actor's on a TV sketch show. It follows a family's everyday life, brought in with a "suprise" little baby, 6 month old Charlotte or Charlie for short. It shows both parents working as most families do. It's more realistic and most teens can relate to. And the audience of which it is directed towards is more of the older teenage group, like myself, 17. Instead of "Hannah Montana", "Wizards of Waverly Place", "Sonny with a Chance" or "JONAS" which has teenage problems, but more directed at the pre-teen audience who still have a huge imagination. Overall the jokes are quite funny, and there is minimum cheesy moments. All the actors, are amazing. And the youngest, Mia, they put in her situations, that a normal baby would experience. I think this show could go far. It almost relates to "Full House" without the corny moments and music. Don't judge because it is Disney, I honestly believe people would enjoy this show, whole families indeed. Don't get me wrong I enjoy the shows that are directed at a younger audience, but sometimes they do get a little corny! Seriously this show is awesome! It IS a Disney channel show, so you have to take that under consideration. But that aside this show rocks. It's about something normal -- a real family. One that has it's own normal problems and day to day activities. No one is a wizard, has a secret double life, is famous, lives on a boat or in a hotel, has psychic powers...etc. It brings me back to the days of Even Stevens and Lizzie Mcguire! There's nothing wrong with all the other Disney shows, they are fun, but it's nice to have a break and watch something normal for a change. The writing is pretty good too, it's hilarious and I think they got the cast just right. Every one of those actors bring something different to the show. Leigh Allyn Baker is one of the best on this show too...she makes her character hilarious!! Her and Eric Allen Kramer make a believable parent set and their conversations between them and the kids on the show are completely believable as parents to kids. I was watching an episode last night where there was a conversation between Teddy and her Mom and it was just hilarious because I've practically had the same convo with my own mom. Bridget Medler is great, I'm glad they gave her this show, she does a great job. The little brother Bradley Steven Perry -- I can see him going places he does well! Also I lovee the little girl that plays Charlie - Mia Talerico, she's adorable!! I'm glad Jason Dolley is still on my TV screen and that he's on a show that is actually good! Although I do wonder why they always give him the kind of "stupid" kid roles. Although his character PJ isn't THAT stupid but he's still got those qualities that Jason always plays. I don't know i'd just like to see Jason in something a little different, it's been a while. But i'm so glad he's on this show!!
I could go on and on but overall, if you can get it in your head that is is a Disney channel produced show and you take that into consideration when you are watching, then I think you will really enjoy this show for what it is. Smart, witty, sweet, and just fun for everyone! My own mom loves this show she think's it's hilarious, and she is 47!
I could go on and on but overall, if you can get it in your head that is is a Disney channel produced show and you take that into consideration when you are watching, then I think you will really enjoy this show for what it is. Smart, witty, sweet, and just fun for everyone! My own mom loves this show she think's it's hilarious, and she is 47!
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A comedy about the unique relationship between a young songwriter, Ally Dawson, and Austin Moon, the overnight internet sensation who gains sudden notoriety after performing one of Ally's songs.Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast Austin and Ally struggle with how to maintain and capitalize on Austin's newfound fame. Austin is more of a rebel type who doesn't follow the rules and is somewhat immature for his age, while Ally is conservative yet self-conscious.I love the whole plot and characters. The story is about a songwriter who has stage fright and a singer who can't write songs. I love how they are opposites but they work together to form a great team. Ally is the shy songwriter who is a neat and nervous person while Austin the singer who can't write is messy and composed. Dez is the film director who is crazy and wacky but very lovable. Trish is Ally's best friend and Austin's manager, she always gets fired at every job she gets which is a very funny recurring comedic act. Ally and Austin's relationship is from platonic to something more, it is unknown but they do show some signs of attractions towards each other. Each of them are unique and different but together they are all great friends towards each other. I do feel that they should have a lot more seasons to come. All in all this is a great show to watch filled with laughs and friendship.Disney's newest venture into the sitcom/music market is "Austin & Ally", a show about a teen songwriter (with extremely bad stage fright), and an aspiring musician (who needs help writing songs). What a perfect match. Although they don't always get along, Austin and Ally end up working together. Although I do believe the golden age of Disney Channel (High School Musical, Hannah, Jonas, Camp Rock, Wizards) is ending, I believe Austin & Ally gives the new DC some hope. The new DC shows now try to hard, such as shoving China McClain down our throats with her mediocre singles. Shake it Up, although decent, gets tiresome. And Jessie is boring, clearly showing us Disney did not strike lightening with Debby Ryan being the new "It Girl." However, I feel as if Austin & Ally can bring Disney in a new direction, while still staying true to their song and dance formula that has been working (has been, I repeat). Instead of trying so desperately to create the new Miley, DC can put a lot of promotion into Ross Lynch (Austin), much like their attention to the Jonas Brothers a few years ago. Nothing sells better than a heart throb, and Ross Lynch is likable, attractive, and can sell crowds of 6-12 year old girls. The writing is surprisingly good for a DC show, although it is still campy, cheesy, and over the top. The chemistry between Austin and Ally can also be much better, I feel as if the actors are not truly aware of their character yet. But these are early episodes, most kid shows progress over time (A.N.T. Farm, Victorious). Not every DC show is going to compare to HM and their will not be another star like Miley for years to come. Disney has to understand this, and move on to the next thing. Instead of trying to create little pop starlets, they should shift their direction on a guy and hopefully Austin & Ally makes progress in acting and writing.Austin & Ally is a great show for children and teens alike, combining the fun and silliness of the characters kids like, the romantic relationships teens like and music - something everyone can enjoy.
While Austin is an outgoing, fun and insanely talented guy and Ally is this quiet, smart and also insanely talented girl, the unlikely - though extremely Hollywood - pair make it work.
As I am a big fan of the series, my rating may be biased. However, I don't think I'm wrong.
It's somewhat educational as it teaches kids life lessons about relationships, lying, stealing, etc. It also faces the reality that there will be people who will try to hurt you in life, but it writes a way to help deal with it.
Also, very recently, it literally saved a young girl's life because of some information it gave about bears and how to stay safe in case you come face to face with one.
I think that between the realism, quirkiness, hilarity, music and encouragement to be yourself as the characters do, the show is great for kids to watch. Even adults can appreciate it.
I hope to see Austin & Ally get a few more seasons after season 3.
While Austin is an outgoing, fun and insanely talented guy and Ally is this quiet, smart and also insanely talented girl, the unlikely - though extremely Hollywood - pair make it work.
As I am a big fan of the series, my rating may be biased. However, I don't think I'm wrong.
It's somewhat educational as it teaches kids life lessons about relationships, lying, stealing, etc. It also faces the reality that there will be people who will try to hurt you in life, but it writes a way to help deal with it.
Also, very recently, it literally saved a young girl's life because of some information it gave about bears and how to stay safe in case you come face to face with one.
I think that between the realism, quirkiness, hilarity, music and encouragement to be yourself as the characters do, the show is great for kids to watch. Even adults can appreciate it.
I hope to see Austin & Ally get a few more seasons after season 3.
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Based on a Mexican format, "Devious Maids" follows four maids with ambition and dreams of their own who work for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills. Murder and mayhem collide in the mansions of Beverly Hills’ wealthiest and most powerful families. Class warfare has never been as fun and dirty as it is in the tony enclave where the staff is as clever, witty,Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast outrageous and downright devilish as their employers. Whoever holds the dirt holds the power, and before the season is over, illicit affairs will be revealed and deep dark secrets exposed as we learn the sordid details behind a shocking murder of a beloved housemaid.Devious maids is a wonderful black comedy. 3 episodes in the only critiques seem to be that some characters are 2 dimensional and lend themselves to social stereotypes. I would argue that this is a necessary stage in creating social satire. As Marc Cherry is the executive producer, and Eva Longoria a producer (with a degree in Chicane Studies now) I've no doubt the characters will be fleshed out, as Desperate Housewives was. Right now, however, I am just enjoying the dozen of laugh out loud moments each episode provides. I love the plot device of the maids, the female employers, and their spouses--it seems like it will lend itself to more interesting group dynamics then tradition allows. I am looking forward to watching the series unfold! I am completely hooked on this series. It is well worth a watch. Starts off strong and keeps getting stronger. The drama gets more intense and much more interesting, and while it does, a mystery is being solved. I do think that the controversy surrounding this show is a bit ignorant. People think, "Oh, why do all the maids have to be Latina?" like as if it's really trying to exaggerate the fact that "all maids are Latinas" or vice versa, or the fact that all Latina women can only land stereotypical roles like being a maid. Have we not grown from thinking this way? Can we not just enjoy the fact that they have a show, with an all Latina cast, that is very enjoyable to watch? I think we have all risen from the ignorant, one-sided thinking of "all Latinas are maids"...or at least most us should have. This is a fun show to watch and follow. It shows that Latina women, even with being a maid, can be devious, have another side to them, have excitement in their life. They are not your Latina "stereotypical" maids. This show breaks the ties from your "stereotypical" Latina maid, it helps you realize that there are all different types of Latina women, and different types of maids. I'm pretty sure people don't think of all French maids as White, blonde women with short uniforms that always carry a feather duster around, so why not help break away the "stereotypical" Latina maids thought process by having a show that does just that. These characters have great minds and it's great to see a show with more than just only white people as the main cast (no offense). It's a nice, new change of pace. Why can't we all be happy that Latinas are getting more recognition, they are ruling a whole TV series in a "White-dominate" Hollywood. Yes, there are many multi-cultural actors and actresses in Hollywood, but have you seen a show where the main cast are all one culture that is not "White", or a movie? People have also commented "why can't they be lawyers or doctors, why do they have to be maids"? So only doctors and lawyers can be devious, be intelligent and have interesting lives? Are maids not allowed to have these personalities and traits too? Are maids only supposed to clean and that's all there is to them? This show is breaking boundaries. It shows Latinas have all different types of struggles and problems, not just the "cross the border, get a job, find a home and hope you don't get deported" struggle that every other show depicts. Why do we always have to find some type of controversy involving everything? All of these actresses have been successful in various roles that aren't maids, so how is this showing that Latina actresses can only land stereotypical roles? Watch this show with interest, not skepticism on whether or not this show is "racist". I highly enjoy it and hopefully, you will too. I will be following this show to the end, because I love the show, the script, and the plot, whether or not the cast is all White or all Latina.
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The popular Bravo franchise is back, and this time it's in New Jersey! Get ready to see how five of Jersey's most affluent ladies live. Season 3 is all about family as Teresa Giudice, Caroline Manzo,Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast and her sister-in-law, Jacqueline Laurita, all return and welcome new housewives Melissa Gorga, Teresa's sister-in-law, and Kathy Wakile, Teresa's first cousin. The drama picks up where last season left off when holidays are celebrated, children leave the nest and tensions run high between housewives.My mom has watched this everyday and I can tell that she is becoming more mean and she interrupts people and then does not want to hear what anyone else has to say. My mom picks our family apart on everything and can not pull herself away from the TV... she is addicted to this show....I don't know what to do. I feel like she has lost her soul. The shallow world view in the show makes her think that this is what life is all about. Drinking, picking others apart, and fashion and pretty things. I am pleading with my dad to remove BRAVO from the house because these housewives should not be aloud in the house they are not worth any sane persons time. 5 thing my mom could do but does not anymore:3 of the housewives are related. Caroline is the elder sister in a family of 11, Italian. She is married to Albert Manzo who owns & operates the Brownstone in Paterson, NJ which regularly hosts wedding receptions. Carol and Al have 3 children. Chris & Lauren work at the Brownstone while one son is going to law school.
Her youngest sibling, Dina, is divorced & remarried to Caroline's brother-in-law. She has a teenage daughter and is an event planner at the Brownstone where she works with her husband & brother-in-law & other relatives.
The third wife is the sister-in-law and comes from Las Vegas. The fourth and fifth wives are the only ones who aren't related to the family but stir up trouble.
Teresa has three daughters and is married to a man who runs a construction company in NJ. The other wife is a divorced woman and mother of two girls who is seeking a man to take care of her, her daughters, and her lavish lifestyle.
I feel like the producers are aiming to maintain the Soprano stereotype about New Jersey. OKay, the first season is done & over with. I have to say that I'm relieved but it's painful to watch the reunion special. Only 4 are friends.
Danielle has been ostracized & vilified by Dina & Caroline Manzo for whatever reasons. Anyway, I hope the producers have some liability in creating this hostile environment for one of the women.
If I was Danielle who surprised everybody by being the breakout star of the show but she is vilified by the other women who can't stand to be in the same room with her. I have to say that they are not a bunch of roses. Caroline might call Danielle trash to her face but she's not much better being the interfering nuisance and control freak and the bully of the group. Her sister Dina is often the target of Danielle's attacks with good reason.Dina paraded a book around the salon exposing Danielle's past life over 20 years ago as truth and tries to lie about it. Big sister bully Caroline covers up for her at a dinner party that Danielle and her daughters had to be there anyway.
The dinner party is now legendary with a table toss and almost Teresa ready to attack Danielle for ruining her party. What did Danielle do, she brought out the book that the other women including Caroline, Teresa, and Dina have already read and believed to be true.
There is some questionable credibility about the main source, her first husband, if you check personal reviews but not because of Danielle. The reviews have trounced his book as fiction and fabrication.
Okay, six episodes where Jacqueline, the sister-in-law, to Caroline and Dina tries to be Danielle's friend. Unfortunately, her sisters-in-law disapprove the relationship and pressure to chose between family and friend. After watching this season, I won't watch the next season. This season was ugly and not because of Danielle's antic but the overall mean-spirited nature of the other women except for Jacqueline who I feel sorry for.
She married Chris but married his sisters as well. If they had problems, it was long before Danielle came around. Caroline feels that Danielle is the sole cause of all their problems like the sibling relationship between her brother Chris and his sister Dina and his wife Jacqueline. It's sad to say that this happens in all families especially large-sized families. But my advice to Chris and Jacqueline, move your family away from Franklin Lakes.
It will never get better. Caroline, the unofficial matriarch, was first charming but suddenly she turned ugly too because of her actions and because she's lying at times.
Dina and her second husband Tommy were on the wedding episode on a cable show where they spent a million dollars. Her husband and brother-in-law both own the catering hall, The Brownstone, in Paterson, New Jersey and yet they spent a million dollars. Also Tommy admits to having two affairs during their five year relationship, I think he's probably at it again.
Her youngest sibling, Dina, is divorced & remarried to Caroline's brother-in-law. She has a teenage daughter and is an event planner at the Brownstone where she works with her husband & brother-in-law & other relatives.
The third wife is the sister-in-law and comes from Las Vegas. The fourth and fifth wives are the only ones who aren't related to the family but stir up trouble.
Teresa has three daughters and is married to a man who runs a construction company in NJ. The other wife is a divorced woman and mother of two girls who is seeking a man to take care of her, her daughters, and her lavish lifestyle.
I feel like the producers are aiming to maintain the Soprano stereotype about New Jersey. OKay, the first season is done & over with. I have to say that I'm relieved but it's painful to watch the reunion special. Only 4 are friends.
Danielle has been ostracized & vilified by Dina & Caroline Manzo for whatever reasons. Anyway, I hope the producers have some liability in creating this hostile environment for one of the women.
If I was Danielle who surprised everybody by being the breakout star of the show but she is vilified by the other women who can't stand to be in the same room with her. I have to say that they are not a bunch of roses. Caroline might call Danielle trash to her face but she's not much better being the interfering nuisance and control freak and the bully of the group. Her sister Dina is often the target of Danielle's attacks with good reason.Dina paraded a book around the salon exposing Danielle's past life over 20 years ago as truth and tries to lie about it. Big sister bully Caroline covers up for her at a dinner party that Danielle and her daughters had to be there anyway.
The dinner party is now legendary with a table toss and almost Teresa ready to attack Danielle for ruining her party. What did Danielle do, she brought out the book that the other women including Caroline, Teresa, and Dina have already read and believed to be true.
There is some questionable credibility about the main source, her first husband, if you check personal reviews but not because of Danielle. The reviews have trounced his book as fiction and fabrication.
Okay, six episodes where Jacqueline, the sister-in-law, to Caroline and Dina tries to be Danielle's friend. Unfortunately, her sisters-in-law disapprove the relationship and pressure to chose between family and friend. After watching this season, I won't watch the next season. This season was ugly and not because of Danielle's antic but the overall mean-spirited nature of the other women except for Jacqueline who I feel sorry for.
She married Chris but married his sisters as well. If they had problems, it was long before Danielle came around. Caroline feels that Danielle is the sole cause of all their problems like the sibling relationship between her brother Chris and his sister Dina and his wife Jacqueline. It's sad to say that this happens in all families especially large-sized families. But my advice to Chris and Jacqueline, move your family away from Franklin Lakes.
It will never get better. Caroline, the unofficial matriarch, was first charming but suddenly she turned ugly too because of her actions and because she's lying at times.
Dina and her second husband Tommy were on the wedding episode on a cable show where they spent a million dollars. Her husband and brother-in-law both own the catering hall, The Brownstone, in Paterson, New Jersey and yet they spent a million dollars. Also Tommy admits to having two affairs during their five year relationship, I think he's probably at it again.
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Bryan Cranston stars in this drama focused on a mid-life crisis gone bad for an underachieving high school chemistry teacher (Walter White), who becomes a drug dealer after he discovers that he has lung cancer. With a new sense of fearlessness based on his medical prognosis,Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast and a desire to gain financial security for his family, Walter White joins forces with an old student, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), in a quest that follows their entry into a dangerous world of drugs and crime.The age of Bryan Cranston has returned. Once universally lauded for his work in Malcolm In The Middle, there had yet to be a good vehicle for this man's particular talents. He has that rare gift of generating sympathy and manic-energy at the same time.
For those that would be content to label this show a Weeds knock-off, bear in mind that Breaking Bad is a new kind of monster. It touches on the very same themes, "living realistically as a middle class in the United States" which often makes us resort to extremes to survive. Like the mother and daughter team that robbed that bank. But the weed selling antics of Showtime's hit show is really nothing like "Bad." The Pilot was about as perfect a Pilot as I've ever seen, and much of it rests on Bryan Cranston's shoulders.
Cranston plays Cheimstry teacher Walter White. He has a loving wife, a child with Cerebal Palsy and another is on the way. He also happens to be dying from an inoperable lung cancer situation, which happened although he "never smoked." His finances in disarray, the once great student of science turns to crime to solve his problems.
He cooks Crystal Meth with a good for nothing ex-student. From the antics of the first episode, the show is leading towards a dark place, but a place of truth. This is a no nonsense black comedy.
For people that love Tarantino or the Coen's, this might be your cup of tea.As the clueless, hapless and hopeless father of four on the celebrated series MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, Bryan Cranston came into his own, as he did an amazing balancing act that juggled slapstick, pathos and insanity all at once, proving that not only did "father NOT know best", but more than likely never would.
Now he essays the role of another father in the new series BREAKING BAD, but it's a shocking, bracingly refreshing turn that takes his 'Three Stooges' repertoire of grunts, shrieks, barks and neurotic ticks and virtually throws them out the window. Some of those qualities are still there, but unlike MALCOLM, BREAKING is the blackest of black comedies. When I first heard about it, the reviews I read compared it heavily (and favorably) to the Coen Brothers' dark crime comedy FARGO. And the comparisons are aptly warranted.
This is one of those series where the less you know about it going in, the better, but just to set your mind reeling with the possibilities, here it is in a nutshell: Cranston plays high school chemistry teacher Walter White, who is constantly battling the lackadaisical attitudes of his disinterested students, the looming specter of financial disaster - by supplementing his paltry teacher's salary with a second job at a local car wash, and trying to cope with the impending arrival of a new baby, even as he and his wife raise their disabled teenage son, whom unlike many stereotypical portrayals of handicapped kids is no Pollyanna-like angel.
Then in the midst of all this, Walter makes a shocking discovery: he has inoperable lung cancer, and therefore only a few years left to live at best. Facing the very real possibility of leaving his family struggling not only with his death, but a financial situation that could only end in catastrophe, Walter suddenly has a revelation, thanks to an idea handed to him by his boorish brother-in-law, who works with the DEA - he decides to become a crystal meth dealer.
Okay, so while you're letting your brain take that all in, you also need to know that this is one of those defining roles where you just know that the lead actor will get Emmy recognition, whether he intended to or not. That is just how good Cranston is as Walter. In fact, he's every bit as good as Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan, James Gandolfini's Tony Soprano or Harold Perrineau's criminally under-appreciated Augustus Hill. And he's backed by an amazing supporting cast of mostly new or unfamiliar faces (with the exception of Dean Norris as the brother-in-law).
For those that would be content to label this show a Weeds knock-off, bear in mind that Breaking Bad is a new kind of monster. It touches on the very same themes, "living realistically as a middle class in the United States" which often makes us resort to extremes to survive. Like the mother and daughter team that robbed that bank. But the weed selling antics of Showtime's hit show is really nothing like "Bad." The Pilot was about as perfect a Pilot as I've ever seen, and much of it rests on Bryan Cranston's shoulders.
Cranston plays Cheimstry teacher Walter White. He has a loving wife, a child with Cerebal Palsy and another is on the way. He also happens to be dying from an inoperable lung cancer situation, which happened although he "never smoked." His finances in disarray, the once great student of science turns to crime to solve his problems.
He cooks Crystal Meth with a good for nothing ex-student. From the antics of the first episode, the show is leading towards a dark place, but a place of truth. This is a no nonsense black comedy.
For people that love Tarantino or the Coen's, this might be your cup of tea.As the clueless, hapless and hopeless father of four on the celebrated series MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, Bryan Cranston came into his own, as he did an amazing balancing act that juggled slapstick, pathos and insanity all at once, proving that not only did "father NOT know best", but more than likely never would.
Now he essays the role of another father in the new series BREAKING BAD, but it's a shocking, bracingly refreshing turn that takes his 'Three Stooges' repertoire of grunts, shrieks, barks and neurotic ticks and virtually throws them out the window. Some of those qualities are still there, but unlike MALCOLM, BREAKING is the blackest of black comedies. When I first heard about it, the reviews I read compared it heavily (and favorably) to the Coen Brothers' dark crime comedy FARGO. And the comparisons are aptly warranted.
This is one of those series where the less you know about it going in, the better, but just to set your mind reeling with the possibilities, here it is in a nutshell: Cranston plays high school chemistry teacher Walter White, who is constantly battling the lackadaisical attitudes of his disinterested students, the looming specter of financial disaster - by supplementing his paltry teacher's salary with a second job at a local car wash, and trying to cope with the impending arrival of a new baby, even as he and his wife raise their disabled teenage son, whom unlike many stereotypical portrayals of handicapped kids is no Pollyanna-like angel.
Then in the midst of all this, Walter makes a shocking discovery: he has inoperable lung cancer, and therefore only a few years left to live at best. Facing the very real possibility of leaving his family struggling not only with his death, but a financial situation that could only end in catastrophe, Walter suddenly has a revelation, thanks to an idea handed to him by his boorish brother-in-law, who works with the DEA - he decides to become a crystal meth dealer.
Okay, so while you're letting your brain take that all in, you also need to know that this is one of those defining roles where you just know that the lead actor will get Emmy recognition, whether he intended to or not. That is just how good Cranston is as Walter. In fact, he's every bit as good as Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan, James Gandolfini's Tony Soprano or Harold Perrineau's criminally under-appreciated Augustus Hill. And he's backed by an amazing supporting cast of mostly new or unfamiliar faces (with the exception of Dean Norris as the brother-in-law).
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Based on novels by author Jeff Lindsay, Dexter follows the life of Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), a charismatic blood spatter analyst who works in the forensics at the Miami Metro Police Department.Live Streaming Video Free Online Tv at Home Game online for Live stream Video on your Online TV Broad cast On the outside, Dexter seems like the perfect guy -- he has a sister, Debra (Jennifer Carpenter), that adores him and a steady girlfriend, Rita (Julie Benz), with two kids that look up to him. However, what they don't know is that Dexter moonlights as a serial killer, only he isn't your typical killer. Basing his life on the teachings of his foster father, Dexter only kills people who truly deserve it: he ensures that those who got away with horrible crimes will never kill again.Dexter will never disappoint. Each and every episode is a work of art, and it never gets boring or old. To start, we have excellent deliveries from Michael C. Hall as the serial killer (yet a like-able one) known as Dexter Morgan. Add "The Excorcism Of Emily Rose" star Jennifer Carpenter, who plays Dexter's sometimes moody sister, Deb.
It's a hard accomplishment to get someone to actually love a serial killer. But Dexter is one of those few attempts that works. It's not forced upon you- the show doesn't shove the whole "well this serial killer had a terrible childhood..." in your face. And it doesn't need to in order to get you to love its main character. You just do.
Michael C. Hall can play any emotion he's handed. Jennifer Carpenter fits her character perfectly, as does everyone else in the cast.
Then there's the actual story lines. It's not cliché. It's actually scary and chilling. It keeps you guessing. It's one of those mysteries that is very difficult to solve, but it still keeps your interest.
'Dexter' can also be hilarious when it wants to be, depressing when it wants to be and especially thrilling when it wants to be. And it doesn't come across as trying too hard.
Strong writing, clever dialogue, talented stars. It all makes for a wonderful TV show. Definitely the best new show of the season and will become one of the best shows of all time.Between Dexter and Weeds, Showtime has a corner on the original new shows market. Not only are both of these shows completely original and innovative, but they are REALLY good.
Dexter, in particular, should not be reviewed by anyone who hasn't seen more than three episodes. I almost feel as if the first episode in the series is a tad-bit melodramatic (note Dexter screaming in the face of his first victim) just to pull in viewers that otherwise need something more visceral than a great screenplay.
By two more episodes the viewer should be absolutely intoxicated by the complexity of the character Dexter and the acting of Michael C. Hall. His own co-stars admit to being almost "scared" by how well Hall absorbs his character. Personally, I think that without Hall's mastery of Dexter there would be nothing to watch. Don't get me wrong, the plot of this show is extremely intriguing (and original, to be redundant), but the excitement lies purely in the way Dexter/Hall responds to A) his girlfriend, B) blood, and C) other serial killers.
I think that it is very reasonable to chuckle at Dexter's attempts to "fit in" social situations and I believe the writers of this show planned on it. What I am still stuck on, however, is whether or not to cheer Dexter on in his methodology (serial killing serial killers). This had better be the first of many seasons, so spread the word.
It's a hard accomplishment to get someone to actually love a serial killer. But Dexter is one of those few attempts that works. It's not forced upon you- the show doesn't shove the whole "well this serial killer had a terrible childhood..." in your face. And it doesn't need to in order to get you to love its main character. You just do.
Michael C. Hall can play any emotion he's handed. Jennifer Carpenter fits her character perfectly, as does everyone else in the cast.
Then there's the actual story lines. It's not cliché. It's actually scary and chilling. It keeps you guessing. It's one of those mysteries that is very difficult to solve, but it still keeps your interest.
'Dexter' can also be hilarious when it wants to be, depressing when it wants to be and especially thrilling when it wants to be. And it doesn't come across as trying too hard.
Strong writing, clever dialogue, talented stars. It all makes for a wonderful TV show. Definitely the best new show of the season and will become one of the best shows of all time.Between Dexter and Weeds, Showtime has a corner on the original new shows market. Not only are both of these shows completely original and innovative, but they are REALLY good.
Dexter, in particular, should not be reviewed by anyone who hasn't seen more than three episodes. I almost feel as if the first episode in the series is a tad-bit melodramatic (note Dexter screaming in the face of his first victim) just to pull in viewers that otherwise need something more visceral than a great screenplay.
By two more episodes the viewer should be absolutely intoxicated by the complexity of the character Dexter and the acting of Michael C. Hall. His own co-stars admit to being almost "scared" by how well Hall absorbs his character. Personally, I think that without Hall's mastery of Dexter there would be nothing to watch. Don't get me wrong, the plot of this show is extremely intriguing (and original, to be redundant), but the excitement lies purely in the way Dexter/Hall responds to A) his girlfriend, B) blood, and C) other serial killers.
I think that it is very reasonable to chuckle at Dexter's attempts to "fit in" social situations and I believe the writers of this show planned on it. What I am still stuck on, however, is whether or not to cheer Dexter on in his methodology (serial killing serial killers). This had better be the first of many seasons, so spread the word.
Wigan V Ipswich Sky Bet Championship Match 22 -September 2013
Wigan V Ipswich Sky Bet Championship Match 22 -September 2013. Wigan will welcome back Shaun Maloney and Jean Beausejour for the visit of lpswich after they were rested for the Europa League draw with Zulte Waregem.
They are still without Grant Holt, Gary Caldwell, Ivan Ramis and Ali Al Habsi.Watch Wigan V Ipswich Live, Watch Wigan V Ipswich Live Stream, Watch Wigan V Ipswich Free Live Stream, Watch Wigan V Ipswich Online, Watch Wigan V Ipswich Online Free, Wigan V Ipswich Live, Wigan V Ipswich live stream Online.
Ipswich could have Paul Anderson back after a groin problem as well as Tyrone Mings, out with a knee ligament injury suffered on the opening day.
Veteran striker Alan Lee, who primarily joined the club as a coach, could also feature among the substitutes.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is only the eighth competitive match between these clubs. Wigan have won four of the previous seven.
• Ipswich have only visited the DW Stadium twice in the league and lost both games 1-0.
• The Tractor Boys have recorded one League Cup victory and one league win over Wigan. They claimed three home points against them in December 2004.
Wigan Athletic
• Wigan have won two, drawn two and lost two of their six Championship games, but remain unbeaten at home (W1, D2).
• The Latics, who were in European action on Thursday and have a trip to Manchester City in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday, play this match on Owen Coyle's 100th day in charge.
• Striker Grant Holt is one league goal shy of 150 in his career.
Ipswich Town
• Ipswich are hoping to complete a hat-trick of league victories for the first time this calendar year.
• The Suffolk club enter the weekend as the highest placed of eight clubs still seeking their first away win in the Championship - all but one of their 10 points have been picked up at Portman Road.
• The Tractor Boys' 11 Championship goals have been scored by eight different players, plus one own goal.
They are still without Grant Holt, Gary Caldwell, Ivan Ramis and Ali Al Habsi.Watch Wigan V Ipswich Live, Watch Wigan V Ipswich Live Stream, Watch Wigan V Ipswich Free Live Stream, Watch Wigan V Ipswich Online, Watch Wigan V Ipswich Online Free, Wigan V Ipswich Live, Wigan V Ipswich live stream Online.
Ipswich could have Paul Anderson back after a groin problem as well as Tyrone Mings, out with a knee ligament injury suffered on the opening day.
Veteran striker Alan Lee, who primarily joined the club as a coach, could also feature among the substitutes.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is only the eighth competitive match between these clubs. Wigan have won four of the previous seven.
• Ipswich have only visited the DW Stadium twice in the league and lost both games 1-0.
• The Tractor Boys have recorded one League Cup victory and one league win over Wigan. They claimed three home points against them in December 2004.
Wigan Athletic
• Wigan have won two, drawn two and lost two of their six Championship games, but remain unbeaten at home (W1, D2).
• The Latics, who were in European action on Thursday and have a trip to Manchester City in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday, play this match on Owen Coyle's 100th day in charge.
• Striker Grant Holt is one league goal shy of 150 in his career.
Ipswich Town
• Ipswich are hoping to complete a hat-trick of league victories for the first time this calendar year.
• The Suffolk club enter the weekend as the highest placed of eight clubs still seeking their first away win in the Championship - all but one of their 10 points have been picked up at Portman Road.
• The Tractor Boys' 11 Championship goals have been scored by eight different players, plus one own goal.
Man City V Man Utd Barclays Premier League Match 22 -September 2013
Man City V Man Utd Barclays Premier League Match 22 -September 2013. Manchester City playmaker David Silva could return for the Manchester derby after recovering from a thigh injury.
Micah Richards has overcome a hamstring problem but Gael Clichy is not expected to feature following a similar injury.Watch Man City V Man Utd Live, Watch Man City V Man Utd Live Stream, Watch Man City V Man Utd Free Live Stream, Watch Man City V Man Utd Online, Watch Man City V Man Utd Online Free, Man City V Man Utd Live, Man City V Man Utd live stream Online.
Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck remains doubtful with a knee injury, and Phil Jones (ankle) and Rafael (hamstring) are still sidelined.
Shinji Kagawa will hope to retain his place, though Ashley Young and Nani are both in contention.
MATCH PREVIEW
Here's to the first real blockbuster of the season! We've had a couple of pretenders to the title which haven't really delivered so far, but I'm confident that this one will live up to expectations.
"Our bus driver was on their bench"
Ron Atkinson
Ron Atkinson and John Gidman remember the last Manchester derby without Sir Alex Ferguson
Both teams may have made an unspectacular start in the Premier League, but their performances and goals scored in the Champions League on Tuesday will ensure that they come into the derby full of attacking confidence.
City could have scored a bucket-load at Plzen, with the pick of the three they did get coming from Yaya Toure. Although still nominally playing in a defensive midfield role, the giant Ivorian is again playing with a freedom that we perhaps didn't see as much last season.
He's certainly knocking the ball around nicely, with his 347 successful passes comfortably the highest number in the Premier League so far, and 65 more than United's best passer Michael Carrick.
After shining against Bayer Leverkusen with his 199th & 200th United goals, much will again be expected of Wayne Rooney in a fixture he always seems to relish.
He's scored four goals in his last three away to City, including two in last December's thrilling 3-2 United win, and only needs one more to become the record scorer in all Manchester derbies. On 10 goals, he's level with City's Joe Hayes and Francis Lee, with seven in the Premier League equalling Eric Cantona's total.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"What makes this derby interesting is that, if one of these team loses, they have only got seven points from a possible 15 and will have lost two of their first five games. That is part of the reason I think this is a nailed-on draw."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
With Brian Kidd for City and Phil Neville and Ryan Giggs for United, there's plenty of derby know-how in the coaching teams - yet this is the first time since 1947 that BOTH City's and United's bosses are new to this particular rivalry.
On that occasion, Jock Thomson's blues and Matt Busby's* reds drew 0-0. I'd be amazed if this one finished goalless.
*New as a manager, but he had played in a derby for City - a 3-1 away win in February 1931.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Last season, City and United beat each other away from home in the Premier League - United won 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium in December, City won 2-1 at Old Trafford in April.
Manchester United have won six of the last 10 Premier League meetings between the two clubs, with City winning three.
United have won nine of their 16 Premier League trips to City, who have five victories. There have only been two draws.
Manchester City
Manchester City have scored in each of their last 52 Premier League home games. The all-time record for the competition is 66, set by Manchester United.
In their last Premier League match, against Stoke, City failed to score for the first time this season. They also had fewer attempts on goal than their opponents (Stoke 11, City 10).
City have failed to win in their opening two Premier League away matches for the third time in the last four seasons.
Since the start of the 2012-13 season, no side has kept more clean sheets in the Premier League than Manchester City (21).
Manchester United
United's only win in their last five Premier League away games came on the opening weekend against Swansea (W1, D3, L1).
Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie have scored a combined 28 goals in 23 Premier League starts together (van Persie 15 and Rooney 13).
Rooney has now either scored or assisted 40 goals in his last 44 Premier League games.
Van Persie has scored 13 of the 17 penalties he has taken in the Premier League. He is yet to finish on the losing side when he has scored for United in the Premier League.
Since his Premier League debut in August 2006, Ashley Young has won a joint league-high 12 penalties. Former Villa colleague Gabriel Agbonlahor has also won 12.
Against Crystal Palace, debutant Marouane Fellaini (46) made more passes than Anderson (39) despite only replacing him after the hour mark.
Micah Richards has overcome a hamstring problem but Gael Clichy is not expected to feature following a similar injury.Watch Man City V Man Utd Live, Watch Man City V Man Utd Live Stream, Watch Man City V Man Utd Free Live Stream, Watch Man City V Man Utd Online, Watch Man City V Man Utd Online Free, Man City V Man Utd Live, Man City V Man Utd live stream Online.
Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck remains doubtful with a knee injury, and Phil Jones (ankle) and Rafael (hamstring) are still sidelined.
Shinji Kagawa will hope to retain his place, though Ashley Young and Nani are both in contention.
MATCH PREVIEW
Here's to the first real blockbuster of the season! We've had a couple of pretenders to the title which haven't really delivered so far, but I'm confident that this one will live up to expectations.
"Our bus driver was on their bench"
Ron Atkinson
Ron Atkinson and John Gidman remember the last Manchester derby without Sir Alex Ferguson
Both teams may have made an unspectacular start in the Premier League, but their performances and goals scored in the Champions League on Tuesday will ensure that they come into the derby full of attacking confidence.
City could have scored a bucket-load at Plzen, with the pick of the three they did get coming from Yaya Toure. Although still nominally playing in a defensive midfield role, the giant Ivorian is again playing with a freedom that we perhaps didn't see as much last season.
He's certainly knocking the ball around nicely, with his 347 successful passes comfortably the highest number in the Premier League so far, and 65 more than United's best passer Michael Carrick.
After shining against Bayer Leverkusen with his 199th & 200th United goals, much will again be expected of Wayne Rooney in a fixture he always seems to relish.
He's scored four goals in his last three away to City, including two in last December's thrilling 3-2 United win, and only needs one more to become the record scorer in all Manchester derbies. On 10 goals, he's level with City's Joe Hayes and Francis Lee, with seven in the Premier League equalling Eric Cantona's total.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"What makes this derby interesting is that, if one of these team loses, they have only got seven points from a possible 15 and will have lost two of their first five games. That is part of the reason I think this is a nailed-on draw."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
With Brian Kidd for City and Phil Neville and Ryan Giggs for United, there's plenty of derby know-how in the coaching teams - yet this is the first time since 1947 that BOTH City's and United's bosses are new to this particular rivalry.
On that occasion, Jock Thomson's blues and Matt Busby's* reds drew 0-0. I'd be amazed if this one finished goalless.
*New as a manager, but he had played in a derby for City - a 3-1 away win in February 1931.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Last season, City and United beat each other away from home in the Premier League - United won 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium in December, City won 2-1 at Old Trafford in April.
Manchester United have won six of the last 10 Premier League meetings between the two clubs, with City winning three.
United have won nine of their 16 Premier League trips to City, who have five victories. There have only been two draws.
Manchester City
Manchester City have scored in each of their last 52 Premier League home games. The all-time record for the competition is 66, set by Manchester United.
In their last Premier League match, against Stoke, City failed to score for the first time this season. They also had fewer attempts on goal than their opponents (Stoke 11, City 10).
City have failed to win in their opening two Premier League away matches for the third time in the last four seasons.
Since the start of the 2012-13 season, no side has kept more clean sheets in the Premier League than Manchester City (21).
Manchester United
United's only win in their last five Premier League away games came on the opening weekend against Swansea (W1, D3, L1).
Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie have scored a combined 28 goals in 23 Premier League starts together (van Persie 15 and Rooney 13).
Rooney has now either scored or assisted 40 goals in his last 44 Premier League games.
Van Persie has scored 13 of the 17 penalties he has taken in the Premier League. He is yet to finish on the losing side when he has scored for United in the Premier League.
Since his Premier League debut in August 2006, Ashley Young has won a joint league-high 12 penalties. Former Villa colleague Gabriel Agbonlahor has also won 12.
Against Crystal Palace, debutant Marouane Fellaini (46) made more passes than Anderson (39) despite only replacing him after the hour mark.
Cardiff V Tottenham Barclays Premier League Match 22 -September 2013
Cardiff V Tottenham Barclays Premier League Match 22 -September 2013.Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall is expected to return to the starting line-up after missing the draw at Hull with a hip injury.
Craig Bellamy is fit again, but Andreas Cornelius remains sidelined.
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Danny Rose hurt his ankle in that game and is expected to miss out, but Vlad Chiriches could make his debut after finally receiving a work permit.
MATCH PREVIEW
In January 1962, when this pair last met in the top flight, Tottenham Hotspur had a magnificent side. Dave Mackay scored in a 1-1 draw at Ninian Park. Spurs were the reigning champions. They were on their way to retaining the FA Cup. They return to the Welsh capital on the brink of becoming a title-contending side again.
They've created more chances than any other Premier League club so far. They've kept six clean sheets in seven games in all competitions. They're not the finished article, but they're not far off.
Christian Eriksen's arrival has added that little sparkle of midfield magic that they've missed since the departure of Luka Modric. He has an eye for a defence-splitting pass and will chip in with goals too, as he did against Tromso.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"I thought Spurs were very good last week in their win over Norwich - they could have won even more easily than they did. I just hope the Bluebirds' owner Vincent Tan lets Malky Mackay get on with his job, even if he loses two or three games on the spin, because he's got a good manager there."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
There is balance, creativity and variation in the Tottenham midfield. The keeper is superb. The defence has cut out silly mistakes. But who will AVB play up front. Jermain Defoe looks a sharper option than £26m Roberto Soldado, but the Spaniard seems the preferred choice.
Manchester City's big names went to Cardiff last month and caught a cold. They dominated possession, as Tottenham are likely to do, but the Bluebirds capitalised on errors and claimed a famous victory. With the fiery breath of 25,000 Welsh dragons behind them, the new boys will be after another famous scalp.
Steven Caulker has a point to prove. I'm surprised Tottenham let him go. Peter Whittingham has always been a good player. I'm delighted he's back in the Premier League.
Craig Bellamy's fitness issues will be a concern, but what a lovely story it is - helping his hometown club into the big time in the autumn of his career. He'll always irritate defenders, as will Peter Odemwingie, who's desperate to rescue his reputation.
Cardiff look the most likely of the promoted trio to stay up. But however sticky it gets, they must keep faith with Malky Mackay. They've allowed him to spend. Now they must trust in a bright, young manager.
He may not be as close to the summit of English football as AVB, but he's done a great job bringing Cardiff back to the top flight after 51 years. Both men are richly deserving, but AVB should take the spoils here.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
This is the first meeting between the clubs in the league since the 1977-78 season when they met in the old Division Two. They haven't met in the top flight since the 1961-62 campaign when Tottenham were the defending champions. They drew 1-1 at Ninian Park and Spurs won 3-2 at White Hart Lane.
Tottenham haven't won away at Cardiff in five attempts in all competitions since 1957.
Their last meeting was in the FA Cup third round in 2007. Tottenham drew 0-0 in Cardiff before winning the replay 4-0.
Cardiff City
Cardiff had the best home record in the Championship last season and are unbeaten in their last nine league matches at Cardiff City Stadium (W3, D6).
They have played the highest proportion of long passes in the Premier League this season (15.4%).
Fraizer Campbell played 10 Premier League matches on loan at Tottenham in 2008-09, scoring one goal. Steven Caulker started 17 Premier League matches for Spurs last season, scoring twice.
Against Hull, Peter Whittingham scored his first Premier League goal since 6 November 2004 - a span of 3,234 days.
Tottenham
Andre Villas-Boas' side won all six of their Premier League games against newly-promoted sides in 2012-13.
Spurs have scored twice in five of their last seven away games in the league.
Entering this weekend's fixtures, Tottenham have had the most shots in the top flight (59 excluding blocked) and have allowed the fewest shots of any team (7.3 per game) this season.
Christian Eriksen has created four goals in his five league appearances in 2013-14 (Premier League and Eredivisie combined).
Craig Bellamy is fit again, but Andreas Cornelius remains sidelined.
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Danny Rose hurt his ankle in that game and is expected to miss out, but Vlad Chiriches could make his debut after finally receiving a work permit.
MATCH PREVIEW
In January 1962, when this pair last met in the top flight, Tottenham Hotspur had a magnificent side. Dave Mackay scored in a 1-1 draw at Ninian Park. Spurs were the reigning champions. They were on their way to retaining the FA Cup. They return to the Welsh capital on the brink of becoming a title-contending side again.
They've created more chances than any other Premier League club so far. They've kept six clean sheets in seven games in all competitions. They're not the finished article, but they're not far off.
Christian Eriksen's arrival has added that little sparkle of midfield magic that they've missed since the departure of Luka Modric. He has an eye for a defence-splitting pass and will chip in with goals too, as he did against Tromso.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"I thought Spurs were very good last week in their win over Norwich - they could have won even more easily than they did. I just hope the Bluebirds' owner Vincent Tan lets Malky Mackay get on with his job, even if he loses two or three games on the spin, because he's got a good manager there."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
There is balance, creativity and variation in the Tottenham midfield. The keeper is superb. The defence has cut out silly mistakes. But who will AVB play up front. Jermain Defoe looks a sharper option than £26m Roberto Soldado, but the Spaniard seems the preferred choice.
Manchester City's big names went to Cardiff last month and caught a cold. They dominated possession, as Tottenham are likely to do, but the Bluebirds capitalised on errors and claimed a famous victory. With the fiery breath of 25,000 Welsh dragons behind them, the new boys will be after another famous scalp.
Steven Caulker has a point to prove. I'm surprised Tottenham let him go. Peter Whittingham has always been a good player. I'm delighted he's back in the Premier League.
Craig Bellamy's fitness issues will be a concern, but what a lovely story it is - helping his hometown club into the big time in the autumn of his career. He'll always irritate defenders, as will Peter Odemwingie, who's desperate to rescue his reputation.
Cardiff look the most likely of the promoted trio to stay up. But however sticky it gets, they must keep faith with Malky Mackay. They've allowed him to spend. Now they must trust in a bright, young manager.
He may not be as close to the summit of English football as AVB, but he's done a great job bringing Cardiff back to the top flight after 51 years. Both men are richly deserving, but AVB should take the spoils here.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
This is the first meeting between the clubs in the league since the 1977-78 season when they met in the old Division Two. They haven't met in the top flight since the 1961-62 campaign when Tottenham were the defending champions. They drew 1-1 at Ninian Park and Spurs won 3-2 at White Hart Lane.
Tottenham haven't won away at Cardiff in five attempts in all competitions since 1957.
Their last meeting was in the FA Cup third round in 2007. Tottenham drew 0-0 in Cardiff before winning the replay 4-0.
Cardiff City
Cardiff had the best home record in the Championship last season and are unbeaten in their last nine league matches at Cardiff City Stadium (W3, D6).
They have played the highest proportion of long passes in the Premier League this season (15.4%).
Fraizer Campbell played 10 Premier League matches on loan at Tottenham in 2008-09, scoring one goal. Steven Caulker started 17 Premier League matches for Spurs last season, scoring twice.
Against Hull, Peter Whittingham scored his first Premier League goal since 6 November 2004 - a span of 3,234 days.
Tottenham
Andre Villas-Boas' side won all six of their Premier League games against newly-promoted sides in 2012-13.
Spurs have scored twice in five of their last seven away games in the league.
Entering this weekend's fixtures, Tottenham have had the most shots in the top flight (59 excluding blocked) and have allowed the fewest shots of any team (7.3 per game) this season.
Christian Eriksen has created four goals in his five league appearances in 2013-14 (Premier League and Eredivisie combined).
Crystal Palace V Swansea Barclays Premier League Match 22 -September 2013
Crystal Palace are without midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi, who serves a one-game ban after his red card last weekend.
Fit-again duo Jerome Thomas and Jonathan Parr could be involved, but Joel Ward (calf) is set to miss out.
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Ben Davies and Jonjo Shelvey are set to return after beginning on the bench in midweek but Pablo Hernandez remains sidelined by a hamstring problem.
MATCH PREVIEW
Demolishing Valencia in their own backyard was another major landmark for Swansea but after the plaudits Michael Laudrup and his players rightly received they must now concentrate on domestic matters.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"These are the games that Crystal Palace have to win if they are going to stay up.
"Palace will be ready for Swansea - I can imagine their manager Ian Holloway saying to his players 'look, this lot will be dead on their feet here - let's have a real go'."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
The memories from that magnificent performance in the Mestalla will linger for a long time but the edge could be taken off the occasion if Premier League points aren't taken in the less glamorous surroundings of Selhurst Park.
Few observers will be surprised to see Palace in the relegation zone after a tough start to the season but the Eagles may take inspiration by taking a peak around the door of the visiting dressing room.
It's only two years ago that Swansea were in an almost identical position, arriving in the big time via the play-offs with a squad lacking big names.
Despite a difficult start, they are now embarking on their third season at the highest level with a major trophy in the cabinet and European football to enjoy.
The way Ian Holloway's men accounted for Sunderland last month showed just how important home advantage will be for the Eagles this season. Selhurst Park is not a typical Premier League stadium these days and Palace have to make the most of the environment.
Holloway celebrated victory against the Black Cats with an impromptu jig in the technical area but we'll be denied any touchline antics this weekend as he completes a ban for complaining about the refereeing during Palace's defeat against Tottenham, which resulted from a Roberto Soldado penalty.
"My opinion doesn't count because the rules are the rules" was his more restrained view of another spot-kick decision which led to last week's 2-0 loss at Old Trafford and a red card for Kagisho Dikgacoi.
However, it's already clear the Premier League is going to be a livelier place again for Holloway's presence and you do wonder if he feels he has unfinished business - his Blackpool team were relegated with 39 points in 2011 - which would have guaranteed survival in all but one of the last 10 seasons.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Swansea are chasing a fourth consecutive win against Palace.
The last time they met, during the Swans' promotion-winning campaign in 2010-11, the Welsh club won both encounters 3-0.
Both sides have been Football League members since 1920, but this will be only the 17th league game between the sides, and the first in the top flight.
Crystal Palace
Victory would see Palace win back-to-back Premier League home games for the first time since January 2005, when they defeated Aston Villa (2-0) and then Tottenham (3-0).
They have failed to score in nine of their last 16 league games (including play-off matches), scoring 13 times in total.
The Eagles have lost two of their last 26 games at Selhurst Park in all competitions (to Tottenham on 18 August and Birmingham on 29 March).
They have only delivered four crosses successfully to team-mates this season, fewer than any other Premier League side.
There have been 22 penalties (14 won, eight conceded) in Crystal Palace's last 41 games in the Premier League.
Swansea City
A victory would mean the Swans win consecutive Premier League away games for the first time since November 2012, when they won at Newcastle (2-1) and then at Arsenal (2-0).
Michael Laudrup's side have lost their last five games against London opposition.
The Swans have conceded seven goals this season, a tally exceeded by only Sunderland (eight) prior to this weekend.
Fit-again duo Jerome Thomas and Jonathan Parr could be involved, but Joel Ward (calf) is set to miss out.
Swansea captain Ashley Williams is doubtful with an ankle injury that ruled him out of their win in Valencia.Watch Crystal Palace V Swansea Live, Watch Crystal Palace V Swansea Live Stream, Watch Crystal Palace V Swansea Free Live Stream, Watch Crystal Palace V Swansea Online, Watch Crystal Palace V Swansea Online Free, Crystal Palace V Swansea Live, Crystal Palace V Swansea live stream Online.
Ben Davies and Jonjo Shelvey are set to return after beginning on the bench in midweek but Pablo Hernandez remains sidelined by a hamstring problem.
MATCH PREVIEW
Demolishing Valencia in their own backyard was another major landmark for Swansea but after the plaudits Michael Laudrup and his players rightly received they must now concentrate on domestic matters.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"These are the games that Crystal Palace have to win if they are going to stay up.
"Palace will be ready for Swansea - I can imagine their manager Ian Holloway saying to his players 'look, this lot will be dead on their feet here - let's have a real go'."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
The memories from that magnificent performance in the Mestalla will linger for a long time but the edge could be taken off the occasion if Premier League points aren't taken in the less glamorous surroundings of Selhurst Park.
Few observers will be surprised to see Palace in the relegation zone after a tough start to the season but the Eagles may take inspiration by taking a peak around the door of the visiting dressing room.
It's only two years ago that Swansea were in an almost identical position, arriving in the big time via the play-offs with a squad lacking big names.
Despite a difficult start, they are now embarking on their third season at the highest level with a major trophy in the cabinet and European football to enjoy.
The way Ian Holloway's men accounted for Sunderland last month showed just how important home advantage will be for the Eagles this season. Selhurst Park is not a typical Premier League stadium these days and Palace have to make the most of the environment.
Holloway celebrated victory against the Black Cats with an impromptu jig in the technical area but we'll be denied any touchline antics this weekend as he completes a ban for complaining about the refereeing during Palace's defeat against Tottenham, which resulted from a Roberto Soldado penalty.
"My opinion doesn't count because the rules are the rules" was his more restrained view of another spot-kick decision which led to last week's 2-0 loss at Old Trafford and a red card for Kagisho Dikgacoi.
However, it's already clear the Premier League is going to be a livelier place again for Holloway's presence and you do wonder if he feels he has unfinished business - his Blackpool team were relegated with 39 points in 2011 - which would have guaranteed survival in all but one of the last 10 seasons.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Swansea are chasing a fourth consecutive win against Palace.
The last time they met, during the Swans' promotion-winning campaign in 2010-11, the Welsh club won both encounters 3-0.
Both sides have been Football League members since 1920, but this will be only the 17th league game between the sides, and the first in the top flight.
Crystal Palace
Victory would see Palace win back-to-back Premier League home games for the first time since January 2005, when they defeated Aston Villa (2-0) and then Tottenham (3-0).
They have failed to score in nine of their last 16 league games (including play-off matches), scoring 13 times in total.
The Eagles have lost two of their last 26 games at Selhurst Park in all competitions (to Tottenham on 18 August and Birmingham on 29 March).
They have only delivered four crosses successfully to team-mates this season, fewer than any other Premier League side.
There have been 22 penalties (14 won, eight conceded) in Crystal Palace's last 41 games in the Premier League.
Swansea City
A victory would mean the Swans win consecutive Premier League away games for the first time since November 2012, when they won at Newcastle (2-1) and then at Arsenal (2-0).
Michael Laudrup's side have lost their last five games against London opposition.
The Swans have conceded seven goals this season, a tally exceeded by only Sunderland (eight) prior to this weekend.
Arsenal V Stoke Barclays Premier League Match 22 -September 2013
Arsenal V Stoke Barclays Premier League Match 22 -September 2013.Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta could play for the first time this season after recovering from a thigh injury.
Manager Arsene Wenger said: "He is one of our leaders and we are happy to have him back."Watch Arsenal V Stoke Live, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Live Stream, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Free Live Stream, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Online, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Online Free, Arsenal V Stoke Live, Arsenal V Stoke live stream Online.
However, Santi Cazorla, Yaya Sanogo, Abou Diaby, Tomas Rosicky, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lukas Podolski all remain unavailable.
Forward Marco Arnautovic could make his full Stoke debut after impressing as a substitute against Manchester City.
Boss Mark Hughes is without Mark Muniesa, Glenn Whelan and Jamie Ness because of injury.
MATCH PREVIEW
It was another typical Arsenal away-day in Europe against Marseille, and that's now 10 consecutive wins on the road in all competitions. What a steely run - and what a turnaround since that home defeat by Aston Villa on the opening day. It was all doom and gloom then, but not now.
Despite only buying one player, it was a masterful signing from Arsene Wenger. Mesut Ozil is easily one of Europe's best, and the fans will be licking their lips for his home debut. His capture has lifted the whole club.
But there's also a logical, practical factor to his presence now - Arsenal's injury list is one of the longest Wenger's ever had to deal with. They've got a lot of young boys filling the bench, so the last thing they'll want is another injury.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"Arsenal look a completely different side compared to last season, no question about it. They are getting positive results which brings confidence, and in turn that belief brings more good results. The signing of Mesut Ozil was a massive boost."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
Defensively, there's been the usual anxious moment or two, but the the goalscoring form of Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsay has kept them honest.
Ramsey has lurked in the shadows in recent seasons, but he really seems to have finally exorcised his injury demons. With him, Ozil, Jack Wilshere and Mathieu Flamini - that's some midfield unit.
This match makes for a really intriguing litmus test for a new-look Stoke. Tony Pulis did amazingly well with the Potters, but it's fair to say Mark Hughes wants them to get the ball down on the floor more. Doing just that, they were very unlucky not to beat Manchester City last weekend and the players seem to have taken to the Welshman.
There's been some bad blood between the two clubs in recent years, but with Hughes replacing Pulis it could be a bit different now - the issue of whether Stoke play 'dirty' should be diluted. Their new striker, Marko Arnautovic, really impressed me in the last 20 minutes against Manchester City. And forgotten man Stephen Ireland could be reinvigorated under Hughes, for whom he played brilliantly while both were at City a few years ago.
How Marc Wilson, Stephen N'Zonzi and Charlie Adam cope with Arsenal's midfield will have a real bearing. I'd imagine we're in for a decent tussle.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Stoke have lost all five previous visits to Arsenal in the Premier League.
The last time Stoke won away at Arsenal was in August 1981, a 1-0 victory in the old Division One at Highbury. They have gone 11 matches against Arsenal in north London without winning.
In 14 meetings between Arsene Wenger and Mark Hughes, the Frenchman has the edge with eight wins to the Welshman's four.
Arsenal
The Gunners have scored in nine successive Premier League games, the longest-such current run.
Laurent Koscielny has been sent off once and conceded two penalties in three Premier League appearances this season.
Aaron Ramsey has already registered his best-ever goal haul in a single campaign for Arsenal (six in all competitions).
Against Sunderland, Olivier Giroud scored his first Premier League goal outside of London. He now has 15. He is also one of nine players in Premier League history to score in each of the first four games of a single Premier League season.
Stoke
The club have already registered two Premier League wins this season, after four matches. Last season, it took until their 11th fixture to record two Premier League victories.
Stoke have received six yellow cards so far this season. Arsenal, meanwhile, have received 10 yellow cards and one red.
In their last match, Stoke had more attempts on goal than Manchester City (11-10).
Manager Arsene Wenger said: "He is one of our leaders and we are happy to have him back."Watch Arsenal V Stoke Live, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Live Stream, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Free Live Stream, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Online, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Online Free, Arsenal V Stoke Live, Arsenal V Stoke live stream Online.
However, Santi Cazorla, Yaya Sanogo, Abou Diaby, Tomas Rosicky, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lukas Podolski all remain unavailable.
Forward Marco Arnautovic could make his full Stoke debut after impressing as a substitute against Manchester City.
Boss Mark Hughes is without Mark Muniesa, Glenn Whelan and Jamie Ness because of injury.
MATCH PREVIEW
It was another typical Arsenal away-day in Europe against Marseille, and that's now 10 consecutive wins on the road in all competitions. What a steely run - and what a turnaround since that home defeat by Aston Villa on the opening day. It was all doom and gloom then, but not now.
Despite only buying one player, it was a masterful signing from Arsene Wenger. Mesut Ozil is easily one of Europe's best, and the fans will be licking their lips for his home debut. His capture has lifted the whole club.
But there's also a logical, practical factor to his presence now - Arsenal's injury list is one of the longest Wenger's ever had to deal with. They've got a lot of young boys filling the bench, so the last thing they'll want is another injury.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
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"Arsenal look a completely different side compared to last season, no question about it. They are getting positive results which brings confidence, and in turn that belief brings more good results. The signing of Mesut Ozil was a massive boost."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
Defensively, there's been the usual anxious moment or two, but the the goalscoring form of Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsay has kept them honest.
Ramsey has lurked in the shadows in recent seasons, but he really seems to have finally exorcised his injury demons. With him, Ozil, Jack Wilshere and Mathieu Flamini - that's some midfield unit.
This match makes for a really intriguing litmus test for a new-look Stoke. Tony Pulis did amazingly well with the Potters, but it's fair to say Mark Hughes wants them to get the ball down on the floor more. Doing just that, they were very unlucky not to beat Manchester City last weekend and the players seem to have taken to the Welshman.
There's been some bad blood between the two clubs in recent years, but with Hughes replacing Pulis it could be a bit different now - the issue of whether Stoke play 'dirty' should be diluted. Their new striker, Marko Arnautovic, really impressed me in the last 20 minutes against Manchester City. And forgotten man Stephen Ireland could be reinvigorated under Hughes, for whom he played brilliantly while both were at City a few years ago.
How Marc Wilson, Stephen N'Zonzi and Charlie Adam cope with Arsenal's midfield will have a real bearing. I'd imagine we're in for a decent tussle.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Stoke have lost all five previous visits to Arsenal in the Premier League.
The last time Stoke won away at Arsenal was in August 1981, a 1-0 victory in the old Division One at Highbury. They have gone 11 matches against Arsenal in north London without winning.
In 14 meetings between Arsene Wenger and Mark Hughes, the Frenchman has the edge with eight wins to the Welshman's four.
Arsenal
The Gunners have scored in nine successive Premier League games, the longest-such current run.
Laurent Koscielny has been sent off once and conceded two penalties in three Premier League appearances this season.
Aaron Ramsey has already registered his best-ever goal haul in a single campaign for Arsenal (six in all competitions).
Against Sunderland, Olivier Giroud scored his first Premier League goal outside of London. He now has 15. He is also one of nine players in Premier League history to score in each of the first four games of a single Premier League season.
Stoke
The club have already registered two Premier League wins this season, after four matches. Last season, it took until their 11th fixture to record two Premier League victories.
Stoke have received six yellow cards so far this season. Arsenal, meanwhile, have received 10 yellow cards and one red.
In their last match, Stoke had more attempts on goal than Manchester City (11-10).
Forfar V Rangers Scottish League One Match 22 -September 2013
Forfar V Rangers Scottish League One Match 22 -September 2013.Companies House is to contact Rangers' subsidiary Sevco Scotland Ltd after it filed an incomplete annual return.
The document submitted on 12 September contained no details of shareholding during the return period from the company's date of incorporation.Watch Forfar V Rangers Live, Watch Forfar V Rangers Live Stream, Watch Forfar V Rangers Free Live Stream, Watch Forfar V Rangers Online, Watch Forfar V Rangers Online Free, Forfar V Rangers Live, Forfar V Rangers live stream Online.
Annual returns usually provide details of the identities of shareholders.
Sevco Scotland Ltd was the company that acquired the assets of The Rangers Football Club PLC last summer after it formally entered liquidation.
Sevco Scotland Ltd changed its name to The Rangers Football Club Limited in July 2012 and is now wholly owned by The Rangers International Football Club PLC.
Companies House told BBC Scotland that it would raise the issue with Sevco Scotland Ltd and confirm if a second annual return was to be filed by the company. Forfar picked up their first win of the season in a victory away to fellow strugglers East Fife.
The visitors took the lead after 15 minutes when James Dale danced through the East Fife defence before slotting home past Greg Paterson.
The Fifers equalised 10 minutes before half-time, when Scott Durie's long-range effort squirmed through Darren Hill's legs.
The home side almost immediately took the lead, when Nathan Austin's rasping shot struck the crossbar just after the restart.
A goalkeeping error allowed Forfar to regain the lead five minutes into the second half.
Dale Hilson's long range effort bobbled awkwardly in front of Paterson, causing the keeper to misjudge the bounce that took the ball into the net.
Forfar wrapped up the points with nine minutes remaining, when Gavin Swankie was played through by Gavin Malin and the striker struck a sweet shot into the bottom left-hand corner to secure all three points.
East Fife : Paterson, Neilson, Thom (Campbell 69), Mbu, Naysmith, Dutot (Jonathan Stewart 59), Austin, Durie, Johnstone, Buchanan, Tuta (Brown 78).
The document submitted on 12 September contained no details of shareholding during the return period from the company's date of incorporation.Watch Forfar V Rangers Live, Watch Forfar V Rangers Live Stream, Watch Forfar V Rangers Free Live Stream, Watch Forfar V Rangers Online, Watch Forfar V Rangers Online Free, Forfar V Rangers Live, Forfar V Rangers live stream Online.
Annual returns usually provide details of the identities of shareholders.
Sevco Scotland Ltd was the company that acquired the assets of The Rangers Football Club PLC last summer after it formally entered liquidation.
Sevco Scotland Ltd changed its name to The Rangers Football Club Limited in July 2012 and is now wholly owned by The Rangers International Football Club PLC.
Companies House told BBC Scotland that it would raise the issue with Sevco Scotland Ltd and confirm if a second annual return was to be filed by the company. Forfar picked up their first win of the season in a victory away to fellow strugglers East Fife.
The visitors took the lead after 15 minutes when James Dale danced through the East Fife defence before slotting home past Greg Paterson.
The Fifers equalised 10 minutes before half-time, when Scott Durie's long-range effort squirmed through Darren Hill's legs.
The home side almost immediately took the lead, when Nathan Austin's rasping shot struck the crossbar just after the restart.
A goalkeeping error allowed Forfar to regain the lead five minutes into the second half.
Dale Hilson's long range effort bobbled awkwardly in front of Paterson, causing the keeper to misjudge the bounce that took the ball into the net.
Forfar wrapped up the points with nine minutes remaining, when Gavin Swankie was played through by Gavin Malin and the striker struck a sweet shot into the bottom left-hand corner to secure all three points.
East Fife : Paterson, Neilson, Thom (Campbell 69), Mbu, Naysmith, Dutot (Jonathan Stewart 59), Austin, Durie, Johnstone, Buchanan, Tuta (Brown 78).
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