If
you are still lamenting that 2011 has just whizzed by and all your
favourite TV shows have ended, get over it and look forward to these
exciting brand new television series -- or at least their second seasons
-- to be shown in the U.S. this year.
Alcatraz (FOX)
Sarah Jones as detective Rebecca Madsen (YouTube Screenshot)
With TV veteran J.J. Abrams
as executive producer, this series revolving around the infamous
Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay area already has some cachet.
American actress Sarah Jones
plays the main protagonist, San Francisco Police Department homicide
detective Rebecca Madsen. She needs to find a former prisoner, Jack
Sylvane (played by Jeffrey Pierce)
whose fingerprints were found at a crime scene despite the fact that
he was supposed to be dead. What is more intriguing: he hasn't aged one
bit after all these years. Alcatraz might remind viewers of the hugely
popular Prison Break and Fringe. With seemingly similar plot and
characters, Alcatraz has the potential to become the next television
breakout series. In June 2011, it was honoured as "Most Exciting New
Series" at the 1st Critics' Choice Television Awards.
American Horror Story Season 2 (FX)
FX network president with the cast and producers of American Horror Story (Getty Images)
Do not write this off thinking it is another cheesy American horror
series just because it is from the creators of Glee. The initial plot
for the first season was lazy and predictable. It started off with the
Harmon family moving into the haunted mansion because it was selling
way cheaper than other properties in Los Angeles, where season 1 is
based. Fortunately, the yawn factor ends there. The plot thickens with
each new episode introducing previous owners whose spirits are still
lingering in the mansion, haunting the current owners. With solid
acting from the good-looking cast, riveting storyline and the sensual
sex scenes, this series has redefined horror genre as sexy and
provocative. American Horror Story is also in contention for two Golden Globes Awards for Best Television Series and Best Supporting Actress in a television series.
Game of Thrones Season 2 (HBO)
A scene taken off Game of Thrones Season 2 Screenshot
The king of current HBO series with an impressive 13 Emmy Awards
nominations, Game of Thrones has fans eagerly anticipating the second
season debuting in April. The epic battle which broke out in season one
has left viewers on edge over what will happen with the dragons, white
walkers and civil war. It has been a while since television viewers have
been treated with such clever storylines and well-executed fighting
scenes. The plot for the second season may remain a mystery if you
haven't read the second book in the series by George R. R. Martin, but
it promises to be worth the wait.
Spartacus: Vengeance (Starz)
Spartacus played by Australian actor Liam Mcintyre
The death of Andy Whitfield
(who played the role of Spartacus in the first season) has not led to
the series' downfall. It is still going strong with the third season
premiering at the end of this month. The sequel to Spartacus: Blood and
Sand will kick off with the gladiator rebellion that is causing fear in
the Roman Republic. Spartacus (now played by Australian actor Liam McIntyre)
will have to make a crucial decision to either save his army or take
vengeance against the man who forced his wife to slavery, indirectly
causing her death. The new season appears to follow the successful
formula of its prequel with more sex, villains, heroes and
heart-throbbing action.
Touch (FOX)
Kiefer Sutherland as Martin Bohm in Touch
Alerting all Fans of Kiefer Sutherland and the critically acclaimed series 24.
The Emmy award winner ditches his character as Jack Bauer and now plays
Martin Bohm in this new series. Bohm, a single father, has an
11-year-old mute and autistic son, Jake, who is born with a special
gift. He is able see the past, present and future. Unable to utter a
word, Jake can only attempt to communicate to his father by writing
random numbers hoping he can decipher what he has written in order to
save people. Take note of the timing 0318 hrs as it is when strange
occcurences happen. With a strong plot and starring the charismatic Sutherland, it is not surprising that Touch has garnered hype long before its premiere.
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