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tv_talk2015-05-13 01:29 am
New Shows (June 1 - June 21)
- Unreal premieres on June 1 on Lifetime.
A fictitious behind-the-scenes glimpse into the chaos surrounding the production of a dating competition program. Set against the backdrop of the hit dating competition show "Everlasting," "UnREAL" is led by flawed heroine Rachel Goldberg (Shiri Appleby), a young producer whose sole job is to manipulate her relationships with, and among, the contestants to get the vital dramatic and outrageous footage that the program’s dispassionate executive producer, Quinn King (Constance Zimmer), demands. What ensues is an eye-opening look at what happens in the outrageous world of unscripted television, where being a contestant can be vicious and being a producer a whole other reality.
- The Whispers premieres on June 1 on ABC.
We love to play games with our children. But what happens when someone else starts to play with them too? Someone we don't know. Can't see. Can't hear. In The Whispers, someone — or something — is manipulating the ones we love most to accomplish the unthinkable. Starring: Lily Rabe, Barry Sloane, Milo Ventimiglia, Derek Webster, Kristen Connolly, Kylie Rogers and Kyle Harrison Breitkopf.
- Stitchers premieres on June 2 on ABC Family.
Covert operative Kirsten (Emma Ishta) works with neuroscientist Cameron (Kyle Harris) to be integrated (stitched) into the minds of recently deceased to use their memories to investigate crimes.
- Sense8 premieres on June 5 on Netflix.
One gunshot, one death, one moment out of time that irrevocably links eight minds in disparate parts of the world, putting them in each other's lives, each other's secrets, and in terrible danger. Ordinary people suddenly reborn as "Sensates." Starring: Tuppence Middleton, Brian J. Smith, Doona Bae.
- Odd Mom Out premieres on June 8 on Bravo.
The series stars Jill Kargman playing a version of herself as she navigates the treacherous and elite ecosystem of New York's Upper East Side, and the uber-wealthy mommy clique inhabiting this fantastically outrageous domain. A New Yorker through and through, Jill Weber (Kargman) embraces her quirky and somewhat unconventional life with her loving husband, Andy Weber (Andy Buckley), three great kids, and a best friend who shares the same love for donuts and snarky retorts, Vanessa Wrigley (KK Glick). However, the posh and decadent world of Andy's classically blue-blooded family slowly takes over as Jill valiantly tries to resist all the delicious temptations and perks their wealth can afford.
- Dark Matter premieres on June 12 on Syfy. It is based on the graphic novel Dark Matter by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie.
In Dark Matter, the crew of a derelict spaceship is awakened from stasis with no memories of who they are or how they got on board. Facing threats at every turn, they have to work together to survive a voyage charged with vengeance, betrayal and hidden secrets. The cast includes Zoie Palmer, Roger Cross, Marc Bendavid, Anthony Lemke, Melissa O'Neil, Joelle Ferland and Alex Mallari, Jr.
- Clipped premieres on June 16 on TBS.
Clipped centers on a group of barbershop coworkers who all went to high school together but ran in very different crowds. Now they find themselves working together at Buzzy's. Starring Ashley Tisdale, Mike Castle and Matt Cook.
- Proof premieres on June 16 on TNT.
Jennifer Beals plays Dr. Carolyn Tyler, who has suffered the recent, devastating loss of her teenage son, the breakup of her marriage and a growing estrangement from her daughter. Carolyn is persuaded by Ivan Turing (Matthew Modine), a cancer-stricken tech inventor and billionaire to investigate cases of reincarnation, near-death experiences, hauntings and other phenomena, all of it in the search for evidence that death is not the end.
- The Astronaut Wives Club premieres on June 18 on ABC. It is is based on Lily Koppel's book, The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story.
The Astronaut Wives Club focuses on seven women who were key players behind some of the biggest events in American history. As America’s astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, the lives of their young wives were transformed, seemingly overnight, from military spouses to American royalty. As their celebrity rose, and tragedy began to touch their lives, they rallied together. Starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Yvonne Strahovski, Odette Annable, and Desmond Harrington.
- Complications premieres on June 18 on USA.
“Complications” centers on a disillusioned suburban doctor who, while still dealing with the emotional effects of his daughter’s death, unexpectedly becomes a vigilante hero when he intervenes in a drive-by shooting, saving a young boy’s life. When John (Jason O’Mara) learns the boy is still marked for death, he’s compelled to save him at any cost. Through this journey, he must compromise his morals, often doing the wrong thing for all the right reasons. The series also stars Jessica Szohr as Gretchen, a reckless but capable nurse; Beth Riesgraf as John’s wife, Samantha, who while attempting to support her husband, is struggling with her own issues; and Lauren Stamile (as John’s by-the-book coworker, Dr. Bridget O’Neill, who finds herself dealing with the aftermath of his actions.
- Killjoys premieres on June 19 on Syfy.
Killjoys follows a fun-loving, hard living trio of interplanetary bounty hunters sworn to remain impartial as they chase deadly warrants throughout the Quad, a distant system on the brink of a bloody, multiplanetary class war. Hannah John-Kamen stars as the gorgeous, complicated, and deadly Dutch. Aaron Ashmore takes on the role of John Jaqobis, a peacemaker who hates conflict. Luke Macfarlane stars as D’avin, a handsome, rugged, sarcastic, and incredibly loyal former soldier.
- Ballers premieres on June 21 on HBO.
Ballers is a new half-hour comedy series starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football. Rob Corrdry, Omar Benson Miller, John David Washington, Donovan Carter, Troy Garity, Jazmyn Simon, and Arielle Kebble also star.
- The Brink premieres on June 21 on HBO.
A new half-hour dark comedy series, The Brink focuses on a geopolitical crisis and its effect on three disparate and desperate men: Walter Larson (Tim Robbins), the US Secretary of State; Alex Talbot (Jack Black), a lowly Foreign Service officer; and Zeke Tilson (Pablo Schreiber), an ace Navy fighter pilot. These three compromised souls must pull through the chaos around them to save the planet from World War Three. The show also features Aasif Mandvi, Maribeth Monroe, Carla Gugino and Eric Ladin.
I may check out:
Unreal
2 (12.5%)
The Whispers
3 (18.8%)
Stitchers
2 (12.5%)
Sense8
12 (75.0%)
Odd Mom Out
0 (0.0%)
Dark Matter
9 (56.2%)
Clipped
0 (0.0%)
Proof
0 (0.0%)
The Astronaut Wives Club
1 (6.2%)
Complications
0 (0.0%)
Killjoys
7 (43.8%)
Ballers
0 (0.0%)
The Brink
2 (12.5%)
Which one are you most looking forward to? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Overall, though, there doesn't seem to be a lot that jumps out at me. #ohwell