A lot of people would say FOX's Fringe. A lot of people would say CBS's The Mentalist (it's also the #1 new show ratings-wise). Some might even say CBS's Worst Week, though a lot of people wouldn't. It's actually been kind of a blah year for new shows.The Boston Herald, a newspaper I used to write for many TV seasons ago, says one of the best new shows is actually on The CW, and it's Privileged. Amy Amatangelo says that Privileged is "that rare show...that gets better every week." She's even really specific when comparing it to other shows. If you like Brothers & Sisters you'll like parts of the show, and if you're a fan of How I Met Your Mother, you'll like other parts of it (the show is about a Yale grad who is hired by a cosmetics millionaire to tutor her kids). She compares it to Gossip Girl too.
So this go me thinking: what do you think is the best new show of the year? I haven't seen Privileged yet, so I'd probably have to go with either The Mentalist or Fringe. Poll is after the jump.
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11-11-2008 @ 2:50PM
Isabelle Carreau said...
I've been watching Privileged and I must admit that I'm enjoying it. As for it being the best new show this season, I don't know. The lead actress is a joy to watch. She got on my nerves on "Reba," but here, she shows she's got the goods. The show is way too different than the other new shows to really be able to say if it's better or not. It does have a little bit of everything, which makes it a nice guilty pleasure to watch.
Out of the list, I think my top show would be "The Mentalist" with "Privileged" not too far behind. "Fringe" is nice but it still has to woo me in.
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11-11-2008 @ 2:59PM
Jason said...
Life on Mars
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11-11-2008 @ 3:35PM
Ganesh said...
I easily second this. "Life on Mars" is a great show with good production values, a great plot and interesting dialogue. Yet it doesn't even make bob's top 8? What's up with that?
11-11-2008 @ 3:44PM
scott said...
I picked Fringe from your list, but let me add my voice to the Life on Mars lovers too!!
True Blood is also missing, and that would round out my top three new shows.
11-11-2008 @ 4:45PM
Franklin said...
Agreed. Life On Mars followed closely by Fringe!
11-11-2008 @ 4:30PM
Karen said...
Another Life on Mars fan.
11-12-2008 @ 12:04AM
David said...
Oh man...I voted for Fringe because it seemed like the only halfway decent option, but how could I forget Life on Mars?? Definitely the best new show this year.
11-11-2008 @ 3:04PM
Terry said...
I don't know why life on mars wasn't included but thats my choice!!! :)
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11-11-2008 @ 3:09PM
Sharon said...
Life on Mars. I can't believe you left that on off the list. I like the Mentalist & Fringe, but Life on Mars is a must see for me. There's just something about that show.
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11-11-2008 @ 3:09PM
it-s said...
Life On Mars!!!!!
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11-11-2008 @ 3:15PM
tony said...
Best new "network" show of the season- Fringe. Great acting, great stories with TONS of potential. It's also something new and refreshing. Not a tired procedural with a different twist to it(The Mentalist).
BUT the best show overall of the new season without a doubt is True Blood. What a great show. Incredible storytelling with great characters. I enjoyed the novel and season 1 of True Blood has captured the great story telling while also making the show lively and racy.
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11-11-2008 @ 5:16PM
rahul said...
i second tru blood!
11-11-2008 @ 3:26PM
Hawk said...
Life on Mars...by a long shot!
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11-11-2008 @ 3:32PM
Andrew said...
Life On Mars, for sure. Not really a new show, if you count the UK version, but it's still doing very well.
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11-11-2008 @ 3:33PM
Bob Sassone said...
I was going to include Life on Mars and True Blood, along with a couple of canceled shows (like The Ex-List), but I didn't want to make the list too big. That's why the "Other" is there so you can give your own pick in the comments.
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11-11-2008 @ 3:34PM
Erica said...
Privileged is my favorite new show, followed by Raising The Bar
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11-11-2008 @ 3:41PM
Brent H said...
Life on Mars..odd that's not on your poll at least...Also my gf's favorite show... True Blood on HBO.
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11-11-2008 @ 3:38PM
it-s said...
Love True Blood also!
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11-11-2008 @ 3:37PM
Dave said...
Life on Mars
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11-11-2008 @ 3:55PM
southsidebruce said...
best two shows are missing, this list is worthless since all shows on it are not watchable. "sons of anarchy" & " life on mars" are the ones!!!
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