Where did the spring go?

No post since February? Lame. It's almost time for upfronts, so I thought I'd catch us up.

First, the blog started because Shonda Rhimes killed Lexie Grey. So let's get an update of where I am on Grey's Anatomy. Damn. I'm loving it again. Why? Because the doctors bought the hospital, and Jackson suggested that they call it Grey - Sloan Memorial Hospital. So, even though I still disagree with the decision to kill of Lexie Grey (and subsequently Mark Sloan), at least they are being honored in some way. Also, you know how sometimes characters die or move and then you never hear about them again? That's just not the case here--we're always hearing snippets about Lexie and Mark. So, it could be worse.

New shows:

• The Following: I kind of have a love-hate relationship with it. They keep using the kid to get leverage, and I hate that. It always feels contrived. But I love Kevin Bacon's character, Ryan Hardy. He is perfect.
• Hannibal: I kind of have a love-hate relationship with it. Reminiscent of the Night Stalker reboot a couple of years ago, I think I would like it better if they hadn't called it Hannibal and based it on characters we already know and love. Because these characters are different, and I'm not a big fan of "different."
• House of Cards: I've only watched a few episodes, but it is delicious. Can't wait to keep watching.
• Here are some things I didn't like, so I quit them--sometimes after a few episodes, sometimes after one, sometimes after 10 minutes: Golden Boy, The Americans, Monday Mornings, Bates Motel, Cult
• How to Live with Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life: The title is too long for me to watch. (Just kidding. I didn't like it, so I quit.)
• Family Tools: I like the people in this, but I don't think I'm going to like it. I'll probably quit.
• Zero Hour: I liked it, so it got canceled.
• Still haven't seen premiere dates for Dracula or Family Tree (mentioned in a previous post).

My favorite TV renewal scorecard was run by a blogger who recently passed away. :-( I had an alternative, but it really isn't as good. But that's the one I'll be using from now on. So let's see if any of my shows have been canceled.

[insert time to check http://tvline.com/2013/01/04/tv-shows-renewed-cancelled-2013-abc-nbc-cbs-fox-cw/]

OK, no. Nothing's been canceled yet. But while I was out there, I found out that Glee has been officially renewed through season 6. Really, Fox? It's so up and down this year--what makes you think it will get any better through season 6? Whatevs.

I also found out that The Following has been officially renewed, which is great. But based on the previews for the next few weeks, I can't imagine the story they're going to tell!

And that's all the TV news I have today. :-)