Fall TV Shows

I spoke a week or so ago about the new fall TV shows. We are now into the second week of the season, and here are my thoughts so far:

• Will definitely give "Hawaii Five-O" another shot tonight. It's a cop show with beautiful scenery, and I hope we don't become too caught up in Steve McGarrett's angst over his murdered father, but you just can't turn away form "Hawaii Five-O." Still, you can't shake the thought: Much like Dan Qualye was no Jack Kennedy, Alex O'Laughlin (whoever he is) is no Jack Lord.
• Will also DVR the NBC show opposite it, "Chase." I caught the show last week and it has possibilities. Lots of action and very fast moving. However, there was also foreshadowing about the lead character's, Annie Frost, troubled upbringing. Can't we be spared this stuff?
• Tuesday's "Detroit 1-8-7" with Michael Imperioli is definitely deserving of another viewing. Good cop show.
• Wednesday's "The Defenders" on CBS with Jim Belushi was also a good show. Liked Belushi's character very much (although he has troubling issues with his ex-wife; what is it with these kinds of issues on TV shows today?). I'm not totally sold on the guy who plays his partner, who is there for some male eye-candy for the lady viewers.
• I have ceded the TV on Thursdays to Marilyn for Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice.
• I still have a couple of shows on the DVR that I have not had the chance to sample yet.
• Until the next time, always remember these immortal words: "Book 'em, Danno."
• Aloha.