Being Human gets a 2nd Season Order

Being Human has become a regular part of my television schedule. I'm a sucker for supernatural stories, so of course I had to check out Being Human when it premiered. While shows like True Blood and The Vampire Diaries focus more the on the mythology and the feud between the different beings, Being Human is all about the dramatic struggle to blend in and find meaningful relationships. With this focus, it's no wonder it's the most female-skewing audience on the Syfy schedule. 

While the ratings haven't been outstanding, they're solid enough to keep the show around and strong in the key demographics. Television has remained a more female-friendly medium, as compared to films. 

No word yet on when the second season would premiere, but the current season will end on April 11. 

Have you guys been watching this show? 

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TV is back in full swing tonight!

It looks like my Monday nights are going to be very busy this TV season. After the winter hiatus, all the returning shows are starting tonight and all the new shows are on too. Here's what I'll be watching. Don't forget to tune in to your favorite returning shows!

How I Met Your Mother, CBS 8pm


Chuck, NBC 8pm

Also, while it's not in the trailer, I hear Jeffster will have another signature performance! Definitely don't want to miss this.

Being Human, Syfy 9pm


The Cape, NBC 9pm

I'm giving it a few episodes, then I'll decide if I'm going to keep watching or not. I enjoyed the first hour of the pilot (Carnival of Crime!), but it fizzled out in the 2nd hour. So we'll see how this episode fares.

My Spring 2011 TV Schedule

There are a whole slew of new midseason shows, some of which I've profiled. With all the changes to the TV landscape, I figured I'll lay out just what shows I'll be watching (and therefore probably posting about.)

Mondays

8pm: Chuck (NBC)
While this season hasn't been my favorite, it's still a whole lot of fun to watch. While its ratings have never been stellar, it's become the anchor show on NBC's weak Monday night lineup. Will that be enough for it to get another season renewal? It's still too early to tell...
8pm: How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
This season has been a steady rise over a weak season 5. The hook of Ted telling the story of how he met his wife has me hook, line, and sinker. I'll be watching this show to the bitter end if it comes to that.
9pm: Being Human (SyFy)
I just posted about this in one of my midseason previews. My most anticipated new show! A werewolf, ghost, and werewolf are 20-something roommates. Hijink and drama ensue.


Tuesdays
8pm: Glee (FOX)
This is the most erratic show on television. For every 3 episodes of mediocrity bordering on crap, there's 1 that I love and keeps my watching. If that ratio gets worse, I may just give up on it but for now I'm in for at leas the rest of the season. And with the ratings stronger than ever and a plum post-SuperBowl timeslot, it's going to be on for a while.

Wednesdays

8pm: Live to Dance with Paula Abdul (CBS)
I'm a sucker for dance shows. I'm covering this for RealityWanted.com, so check it out :)
9pm: Modern Family (ABC) 
Still the most hilarious show on television. I'm not a part of the Community fervor, maybe one day when I catch it on DVD, but for now all my comedy love belongs to Modern Family and Cougar Town.
9:30pm: Mr. Sunshine (ABC)
Taking over Cougar Town's spot for a while, I'll be tuning in to see if Matthew Perry is still my favorite Friend.
9:30pm: Cougar Town (ABC)
If you wrote this show off because of the title, or after the first few episodes, please give it another shot! It's hilarious, smart, and has tons of heart while we follow this family of misfit friends.
10pm: Off the Map (ABC)
I'm not much for medical shows anymore (I used to be a huge fan of Grey's and House) but I do love exotic locations. Plus, a friend of mine worked on the show so if it gets picked up for a full season or more, my friend gets to keep his job! So everybody watch :)

Thursdays

8pm: The Vampire Diaries (CW)
I don't think I need to espouse my love for the show anymore.
8pm: The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
This season has been off with the whole Penny/Leonard and Sheldon/Amy, but I'm in til the end of the season, at least.
8pm: Bones (FOX)
Damn you David Boreanez! You're just so charismatic! The chemistry between Booth and Bones reached a major head in the fall finale of The Doctor in the Photo. It was the best episode of the season and I can't wait to see where things go from here between them.
8:30pm: Perfect Couples (NBC)
While the sneak preview episode wasn't great, I'm going to give it another shot just because of the cast. I love Olivia Munn and the It's Always Sunny Waitress finally gets a real role!
9pm: Nikita (CW)
My favorite new show of the season, the action has been nonstop and I'm looking forward to the rest of the season.

Sundays

9pm: The Cape (NBC)
While this has been panned by many of the critics who got early screeners, I'm still hopeful. It's supposed to be like a comic book come to life and maybe those critics just didn't get/appreciate that aspect? It's superheroes and Summer Glau, of course I'll be tuning in.

What will you lot be watching this season? Anything you think I should give a chance?

Also, in case you missed it, here's a handy list of all the midseason premiere dates and times.

Midseason Preview: Being Human

From SyFy:

Meet vampire "Aidan" (Sam Witwer), werewolf "Josh" (Sam Huntington) and ghost "Sally" (Meaghan Rath), three paranormal, 20-something roommates living in Boston and struggling with living double lives as they try to be human.

Being Human debuts on Syfy Monday, Jan. 17, at 9/8C.

This is quickly becoming my most anticipated January premiere! It's got everything I love (vampires, werewolves, 20-something drama, alter egos/double lives!) all in one place. Will you guys be tuning in?

Complete list of Midseason TV debuts and returns

Everything is on hiatus thanks to the holidays and family time, but soon TV will be back in action! Here's a complete list of all the premieres and returns for midseason TV. 


What new midseason show are you most looking forward to? I was looking forward to The Cape, but it's been getting some pretty terrible reviews from critics. Maybe my genre loving heart will belong to Syfy's Being Human? 


Sat., Jan. 1
Primeval (BBC America), 9 p.m. 


Sun., Jan. 2
Brothers & Sisters (ABC), 10 p.m. 
Desperate Housewives (ABC), 9 p.m. 


Mon., Jan. 3
The Bachelor (ABC), 8 p.m. 
Castle (ABC), 10 p.m. 
Greek (ABC Family), 9 p.m. 
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS), 10 p.m. 
How I Met Your Mother (CBS), 8 p.m. 
Mike & Molly (CBS), 9:30 p.m. 
Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family), 8 p.m. 
Rules of Engagement (CBS), 8:30 p.m. 
Two and a Half Men (CBS), 9 p.m.


Tue., Jan. 4
The Biggest Loser: Couples (NBC), 8 p.m. 
Detroit 1-8-7 (ABC), 10 p.m. 
Parenthood (NBC), 10 p.m. 
Southland (TNT), 10 p.m. V (ABC), 9 p.m.


Wed., Jan. 5
Better With You (ABC), 8:30 p.m. 
Cougar Town (ABC), 9:30 p.m. 
Friday Night Lights (DirecTV 101), 9 p.m. 
Human Target (Fox), 8 p.m. 
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC), 9 p.m. 
The Middle (ABC), 8 p.m. 
Modern Family (ABC), 9 p.m.


Thur., Jan. 6
$#*! My Dad Says (CBS), 8:30 p.m. 
The Big Bang Theory (CBS), 8 p.m. 
CSI (CBS), 9 p.m. 
Grey's Anatomy (ABC), 9 p.m. 
The Mentalist (CBS), 10 p.m. 
Private Practice (ABC), 10 p.m. 
Wipeout (ABC), 8 p.m.


Fri., Jan. 7
Blue Bloods (CBS), 10 p.m. 
CSI: NY (CBS), 9 p.m.
Medium (CBS), 8 p.m. 
Merlin (Syfy), 10 p.m.


Sun., Jan. 9
Bob's Burgers (Fox), 8:30 p.m. 
Californication (Showtime), 9:30 p.m. 
The Cape (NBC), 9 p.m. 
The Cleveland Show (Fox), 8:30 p.m. 
Episodes (Showtime), 9 p.m. 
Family Guy (Fox), 9 p.m. 
Shameless (Showtime), 10 p.m. 
The Simpsons (Fox), 8 p.m.


Mon., Jan. 10
Lie To Me (Fox), 9 p.m.


Tue., Jan. 11
The Good Wife (CBS), 10 p.m.
Lights Out (FX), 10 p.m. 
NCIS (CBS), 8 p.m. 
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS), 9 p.m. 
Teen Mom 2 (MTV), 10 p.m. 


Wed., Jan. 12
Chase (NBC), 9 p.m. 
Criminal Minds (CBS), 9 p.m. 
Off the Map (ABC), 10 p.m.


Sun., Jan. 16
Big Love (HBO), 9 p.m.


Mon., Jan. 17
Being Human (Syfy), 9 p.m. 
Chuck (NBC), 8 p.m. 
Harry's Law (NBC), 10 p.m. 
House (Fox), 8 p.m. 
Skins (MTV), 10 p.m.


Tue., Jan. 18
Life Unexpected (CW), 8 p.m. (series finale) 
White Collar (USA), 10 p.m.


Wed., Jan. 19
American Idol (Fox), 8 p.m.
Paula Abdul's Live to Dance (CBS), 8 p.m. 


Thur., Jan. 20
30 Rock (NBC), 8:30 p.m. 
Bones (Fox), 8 p.m. 
Community (NBC), 8 p.m. 
Fairly Legal (USA), 10 p.m. 
The Office (NBC), 9 p.m. 
Outsourced (NBC), 10:30 p.m. 
Parks & Recreation (NBC), 9:30 p.m. 
Perfect Couples (NBC), 10 p.m. 
Royal Pains (USA), 9 p.m.


Fri., Jan. 21
Fringe (Fox), 9 p.m. 
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (Starz), 10 p.m.


Sun., Jan. 23
Kourtney and Kim Take New York (E!), 10 p.m.


Mon., Jan. 24
90210 (CW), 8 p.m.
Gossip Girl (CW), 9 p.m.


Tue., Jan. 25
Hellcats (CW), 9 p.m. 
One Tree Hill (CW), 8 p.m.


Thur., Jan. 27
Archer (FX), 10 p.m. 
Nikita (CW), 9 p.m. 
The Vampire Diaries (CW), 8 p.m.


Fri., Jan. 28
Smallville (CW), 8 p.m. 
Supernatural (CW), 9 p.m.


Sun., Feb. 6
Glee (Fox), following the Super Bowl 


Mon., Feb. 7
The Chicago Code (Fox), 10 p.m.


Tue., Feb. 8
Law & Order: Los Angeles (NBC), 10 p.m. 
Raising Hope (Fox), 9 p.m.


Wed., Feb. 9
Justified (FX), 10 p.m.
Mr. Sunshine (ABC), 9:30 p.m.


Wed., Feb. 23
America's Next Top Model (CW), 8 p.m. 
Shedding for the Wedding (CW), 9 p.m.


Mon., Feb. 28
The Event (NBC), 9 p.m.


Sunday, March 6
Celebrity Apprentice (NBC), 9 p.m.


Wed., March 16
America's Next Great Restaurant (NBC), 9 p.m. 
The Marriage Ref (NBC), 10 p.m.


Tue., March 29
Body of Proof (ABC), 10 p.m.


Wed., April 6
Breaking In (Fox), 9 p.m.


Wed., April 13
Happy Endings (ABC), 10 p.m.

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