Invasion

It seems that most people who don't like this show seem to think that it's awfully slow to reveal what's actually going on. I have to say that I do agree with that. It has been slow in letting us in on the full story, but it's been methodical at least. Plus, you have to admit, whenever they do let something out of the bag, it's usually mind-boggling. Last night was no different. Fairly slow episode, but the last few minutes made it so worth it and gave you plenty to keep up a buzz about it until next Wednesday night.

We left off last week after Tom kidnapped the children. We find out that he took them to some cabin out in the woods for a night of BBQ, relaxation, and karaoke. Kira doesn't seem to think it's odd because Tom barely speaks to her, but Jesse is convinced that Tom had another reason for taking them out to this place. Obviously he was right because at one point during the night, Jesse glances down the hallway and sees Tom walk by dragging a huge black bag - large enough to hold a body.

Despite lots of the mediocre reviews this show has received from disgruntled "fans", I still like it. In fact, it gets better with every episode. Each installment has added just a bit more than the last one and the episode from a few nights ago was huge. The "you know what" has hit the fan and it seems Sheriff Tom has finally started to enact whatever plan he has in the works. It seems like he's reaching the point where he either knows precisely what's happened to him and he's embracing it or whatever is inside him is so powerful that he truly has no control. Either way, I'm terrified of his condescendingly "nice" attitude and humungous forehead. I mean, look at that thing.

The Good Stuff

5. Lost: I really don't think this needs an explanation. Fantastic ensemble, great writing, interesting backstory... okay, so I gave an explanation.

4. Rescue Me: I would have never pegged Denis Leary as someone who could piece together a hit drama, but he's done it and season two was outstanding.

3. Entourage: This show gave me more one-liners to endlessly repeat from its second season than some shows give you in their entire run.

2. Nip/Tuck: If you don't watch this show then you're missing out. Seriously.

1. 24: I can't get enough of this show. I fall asleep with the DVDs on. Season 5, just a few more weeks. Deep breaths.

It's been a few episodes since anyone here has looked at this generally mediocre show. I've watched every episode so far because I'm a glutton for anything on the TV that moves and speaks, but I figured I'd give it a crack this week. That being said, this was probably the best episode of the season and if from here on out the episodes maintain this momentum, then Invasion is going to move up my list rather quickly.

I think we're all very sensitive about Hurricane Katrina right now, and there are some admittedly startling images at the beginning of Invasion (the build-up of the storm, the live reports from reporters on television, the hospital being evacuated), but I'm not sure that a warning was needed before the show started. I mean, the people who were hurt by Katrina probably aren't watching it, and even if they are, do we really feel we have to baby them by saying that, yeah, this show has a hurricane, but it's not like Katrina? I'm not really sure I get it the warning.

But on with the show...

Are you looking forward to Invasion, one of the approximately 3000 alien/mystery shows premiering this fall? Take note: the show will premiere as scheduled on September 21. ABC pulled the promos for the show because the plot of the show is about a hurricane hitting Florida, but they decided against delaying the show's debut.

The show could very well be a hit, since it's on after Lost. Let's hope it's as good as the promos.