I finally finished watching 5 seasons of ALIAS. The show that started out as an espionage saga of a double agent is to date one of the best action/drama series I have watched.

I still remember the time I used to wait for Friday evenings to catch the new episode of the show on Axn (India). This was only the second tv series that I had chosen to follow after The X Files. There have been many shows that followed this that were as good if not better in edge of the seat entertainment (24 is the one that comes most recommended) but I havent had the time (and mood) to give them a try (yet ).

The show runs for 5 seasons, with the first 3 being very true to the original conception. Season 4 was at best average with the writers probably trying too hard to keep the pace and the excitement. Fortunately the final season had a little bit of the magic of the first couple of seasons, the last few episodes gave the same feeling that had once driven me to not miss the next episode.

Considering the number of Emmy awards and nominations for the series and its actors. Plus the fact that this was the show that shot Jennifer Garner to fame, I would recommend you to give this show a watch.

Ps: Oddly as I was reading the Wikipedia entry of the show I realized that this show was actually created by J. J. Abrams, who also created Lost! No wonder I loved the show

Pps: The subject of this post is a symbol the occurs and reoccurs right thru the series.

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The third season of Heroes has been a big disappointment in my opinion. Its not the story or the characters entirely(though they are not perfect either) but more to do with the lack of quite simply logic in some parts. I understand the show is a Sci-Fic show but some things are simply beyond explanation.


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Found this on youtube.

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It has been years since I have been hooked to a reality tv show. I loved the first seasons of Survivor(who didn’t?) and Amazing Race, frankly none of the talent shows capture the magic and intrigue that those shows did back in the day.

So when I caught the first few episodes of Roadies 5.0 (yes another “dot ooh”) I thought it was fun. The interviews and the kids trying hard to prove they are better than what they are. The show was not exactly impressive but it seemed to surprise me and I liked that. I ended up watching most of the series and even waiting for the last few episodes!

I know its clichéd to say this but I knew who would win… actually I person I hoped would win, ended up winning. The episodes towards the end were really interesting with the unpredictability quotient at an all time high. There was loads of melodrama, fights and bitching but hey thats what was really fun.

I don’t know why I never wrote about the show before… but now that it is done I felt it deserved that post

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Season 4 Episode 5 of the tv series Lost is personally the best 42 min of television! The episode is beyond words, the concepts explained and the story told is so compelling it had me awe right through and almost in tears at the end.

I have loved some amazing episodes of “The X Files”, episodes that made me think of new possibilities but this particular episode simply blew my mind away.

IF you have watched Lost and stopped watching after season 3, please watch the 5 episodes this season and I promise you, you will be as excited about it(if not more) as you were during season 1.

Ps: Whenever I have to give an example of good writing I have always used Lost as an example. This is exactly why

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Started watching the series Big Bang Theory and its pretty good… Saw the ads a while ago in a movie theater(!) and a few days back a colleague gave me a few episodes.
Some of the theoretical physics is just too good and aptly put in context. The comic timing of the actors is one of the best i have seen in a long time. Considering its just one season(9 episodes) old I recommend you to check it out.

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After the disappointing season 2 of Heroes and Prison Break(+S3) I had almost given up hope for any multi season show. But its the very first show that had me hooked that somehow manages to keep me excited!

Waited for months for Lost’s 4th season to be aired and It was totally worth it! The show is simply gripping… many unanswered questions but atleast they haven’t lost the plot yet.

Crossing my fingers that they can keep this momentum up.

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