A little more of This n That

The new issue of EW arrived today, featuring the “Best of Summer”. It thankfully included a reminder of a new show that I really wanted to make sure was on my “to watch” list for this summer.

- The new Lifetime series, The Protector, features the ever-wonderful Ally Walker in an hour-long procedural drama (UGH! More of the same?!)

The synopsis is that Ally’s character, Gloria, is a divorced mother of two boys, who is also a detective in the LAPD homicide division (is that original, or what?!) The only other regular cast member that I’ve heard of is Miguel Ferrer. The last time I saw Ally was on Sons of Anarchy, as evil Agent June Stahl (who got her due comeuppance at the end of last season). I sure hope there’s a bit of humor in this drama. As great as Ally is with drama (Profiler is still amongst my favorites), she’s so underrated in her comedic talents.

- Another new series I just noticed included Mark-Paul Gosselar.

What is it with MPG and lawyer shows? Does he really give off that vibe? It seems that this is more of a comedic lawyer show, as Breckin Meyer described it as “a legal Disneyland”. Oy! Will this be any different than The Defenders?

- I just saw this pic of Jason Momoa as Conan.

Oy! I know his extremely long dreads as Ronan Dex on Stargate Atlantis ended up growing on me through time. I’m not sure this look ever will.

- on a final note. Too bad they couldn’t hit LF between the eyes in this one!

I believe “The Case of the Missing Viewers” is also a direct correlation with the addition of Fishy. Yes, I know Billy P’s departure made a few viewers leave, but I think bringing in LF (and over-using his character) also hurt the ratings immensely.
I do love the quote for Helen Mirren on this one “Hot. Even when making an ugly face”. And Oprah in the middle? Are we done with her now? Please?