Via the Futon Critic, here's what's on tap on the Sci Fi Channel:
First of all, here's what's returning:
Eureka comes back for a second season July 10 (as mentioned before). I only caught a couple episodes of the first season, but I liked what I saw. If you tend to avoid Sci Fi because you think it's all deep, dark and profound stuff like Battlestar Galactica, you should give Eureka a try. It's quirky and fun without being trite.
Ghost Hunters returns June 6. I don't watch this show because ghosts aren't real. Of course, that's not really a reason not to watch it, is it? I watch the Flintstones even though humans and dinosaurs didn't actually exist at the same time. Maybe I should just shut my mouth. Yeah, I think I should. Fine, then, I will.
Anyway, Doctor Who is also coming back to kick off it's third season on July 6, but Brad already told you that.
Finally, a second season of Who Wants to Be a Superhero? takes flight on July 25. But again, you already knew that.
Now on to the new stuff:
Destination Truth: This new "reality" series follows Josh Gate to different locations around the world where strange and unexplained occurrences have taken place. It debuts June 6 at 10:00 p.m.
Derren Brown Project: This still-untitled series debuts July 25 at 10:00 p.m. It will focus on acclaimed mentalist Derren Brown. I dismissed this new series at first as just another showcase for some charlatan like Sylvia Browne or James Van Praagh, but Brown fully admits he can't really read minds and that his whole act is just a trick. I may have to check this one out.
Last but not least, that Flash Gordon series we've been talking about starts August 10.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
4-30-2007 @ 4:53PM
Chris said...
Did they renew The Dresden Files, I know they probaly didn't cause I guess I was the only one watching but I just had to ask?
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4-30-2007 @ 5:10PM
ladi said...
There was at least two of us watching the Dresden Files. I hope it comes back.
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4-30-2007 @ 5:27PM
chasingclerks said...
Here's #3, and I loved it. I too hope it gets renewed and we get to see Harry again.
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4-30-2007 @ 5:28PM
metz said...
Make that 3 of us. It got better as it went along. If you only watched the first couple of episodes, give it another try in case SCI-Fi decides to run it again this summer.
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4-30-2007 @ 5:40PM
Vince said...
Make that five of us that watch it. I'd love to see more adventures of Dresden & Bob :-)
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4-30-2007 @ 5:47PM
khia213 said...
Make that six. It's like a grown-up, beat down Harry Potter.
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4-30-2007 @ 5:57PM
Adam from TV Squad said...
From what I can gather, the fate of the Dresden Files is still up in the air. Keep in mind this post is just for new and returning shows for this summer, so one assumes there's still a glimmer of hope the show will return in the Fall.
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4-30-2007 @ 6:31PM
David said...
I guess we have all the Dresden File fans... all 6 of them. :)
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4-30-2007 @ 7:08PM
4ham said...
Here's another Dresden fan! And it's about time they broadcast the second season of Eureka, the first season was just too short.
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4-30-2007 @ 7:10PM
David said...
Eureka season 2 is just as short as season 1. There are only 13 episodes to it and I don't understand why considering that The Flash show and Painful to Watch Jane got 22 episodes.
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4-30-2007 @ 8:04PM
Gordon Werner said...
I watched the Dresden Files as well ... AFAIK it will be returning next fall
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4-30-2007 @ 8:16PM
gooby said...
Yey, Eureka! Along with Battlestar Galactica and Stargate Atlantis, the best sci-fi shows around. Quality acting, funny storylines and just plain entertaining. I much rather get 13 quality episodes than 22 cruddy episodes.
I still can't believe sci-fi channel green lit Painkiller Jane. That show's HORRID! Acting and effect wise it's just unwatchable. Loken just can't act. Period.
But back to Eureka, I can't wait for it's return, I've watched the first season over and over about a dozen times. Any idea if it's going to be released on DVD any time soon?
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4-30-2007 @ 9:12PM
Joey Geraci said...
Count me as the first Painkiller fan, I guess. The first couple episodes have been far better than the first couple episodes of Dresden were, at least, and they were at least somewhat enjoyable (I liked what they did last week with a fairly innovative spin on the scifi-amnesia concept). Given how well Dresden files developed after the fairly crummy beginning, I have high hopes for Painkiller Jane. And I like Kristanna Loken!! Besides the hotness, she seems to be a fairly good actress. Better than I expected anyway.
Anyway, yea for more Eureka and I have high hopes for Flash Gordon.
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4-30-2007 @ 11:20PM
Shawn said...
Happy to see the day and date for Eureka!! Finally this show comes back... I have been looking forward to this for awhile now. Great show, that Eureka is, that and Heroes ... what an episode tonight, huh?
Back to Eureka .... I believe they could have done more then 13 quality eps. give us at least 18 to 20 but anything will do!
Keep up the good work Sci-Fi. You seem to be doing better then your bigger sister NBC!
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5-01-2007 @ 8:07AM
Cindy said...
Hopefully the networks read the fans. I also love the Dresden Files and can't wait for the new ones.
Glad to see Eureka back too! This is just a great show to watch and be entertined.
The Sci-Fi channel has come a long way baby!
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5-01-2007 @ 10:29AM
Brad said...
Dresden Files wasn't the best show on TV, but it definitely had a certain charm. It kept me coming back week after week. I was sold when I realized his wizard staff was a hockey stick and his wand was a drum stick.
Also, I've caught some Youtube stuff of Darren Brown's British show and it's really solid. He uses Mentalism in amusing ways, then usually explains how he did it which is always fascinating.
Things like having someone write down a present they'd like before coming, then convincing them (without them being aware of it) that they really wanted something else.
I also liked the one where he shows how to beat 9 world class chess players (including some Grand Masters) at once.
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5-01-2007 @ 10:54PM
Phish said...
PLS do not EVER mention BSG and this crap in the same sentence ever again, otherwise i will personally break into your house are format all your computers, game consoles, TIVO and ipods!
you have been warned!
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5-08-2007 @ 8:04PM
Zarina said...
Actually, according to the number of people who have signed the petition for Season 2 of the Dresden Files, at least 3,998 people (myself included) love the show! Bring on Season 2!!
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5-09-2007 @ 2:40PM
leek53 said...
Another Dresden Files fan here with fingers & toeos crossed for season 2. What the heck... seasons 3,4,5,6,7,8.... you get my drift
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5-22-2007 @ 7:05AM
Steve said...
While I hate to say it I think that SciFi is at least going to let Dresden Files Lie a while before they come out with the second season. Look at some of the other series they have run that didn't come with a ready audience, they run them for a while let them lapse and see how many people scream and how long the do so that they will know the size and ardor of the audience when they make the business decision to bring it back or not.
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