"Rich & Shameless" is a collection of seven premium films produced by TNT and Raw. The series delves into the lives of individuals who have achieved enormous wealth and the ups and downs that come with it. The films offer a glimpse into the realities of extreme wealth, something that most people never experience.
Each film in the series tells a true story, capturing both the successes and failures of the individuals involved. Viewers are taken on a journey that explores the thrills and miseries that accompany such immense wealth. Through this series, viewers gain a better understanding of the complexities that come with a life of luxury.
The series provides a unique insight into the lives of the wealthy and famous. It reveals the harsh realities of their experiences, which are often glamorized in popular culture. With "Rich & Shameless," viewers can gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of wealth and the struggles that come with it.
Mad Men, Magic City and The Playboy have landmarked the "fashion" for television series depicting midst of the 20th century in some romanticized and embellished way which is not surprising (it's hard to believe that series showcasing the real 50-60th life could gain some success). Vegas looks exactly like next one in row of abovementioned TV shows, telling a story about a very typical Sheriff, Ralph Lamb, confronting the evil personalized in a typical Italian mobster Vincent Savino. The character of Sheriff Ralph Lamb was copied from real life person, a Sheriff of Clark County whose name was Ralph Lamb, and who served in 1961"“1979. Vincent Savino impersonate crime boss Marcello Giuseppe Caifano, a real-life mobster too, a high-ranking member of the Chicago Outfit criminal organization, who moved to the city of inspiring opportunities (Las Vegas). He was made overseer of mob-controlled casinos in Las Vegas and has got a "Don" chair of Las Vegas by trading off his wife, a " supersexy blonde hottie" Darlene, to the Godfather of the Chicago Mafia. As the price was paid, Vincent Savino / Marcello Caifano was faced the necessity to take total control over the city, and Ralph Lamb was the last standing on his way.
An ultimately glorious opening in 2012, Revolution, tells us a story about post-apocalyptic future where the blood and soul of our technically advanced world has totally dissappeared "“ the Electricity. Imagine, that in one disastrous moment some unknown phenomena will switch off all the electricity on the planet. Forever. Imagine the world without computers, batteries, machinery, lamps, automobiles, airplanes, ships and train. It's needless to say that would be the world without a bank system, a medical system, a policy and, as the result without the power at all. In Revolution, these tiny forces allowing the electrons to run inside the devices wires are all run out in one moment all over the Earth and nobody knows why and what to do in order to restore it. The Revolution action takes place after fifteen years since the "blackout" "“ the humanity is not even looks similar to what we now mean by this word. There are no United States of America, but there are lots of small republics, counties and anarchies "“ all ruled by cruel leaders. One of those leaders Sebastian "Bass" Monroe (played by David Lyons: Eat Pray Love, The Cape and Mobius) is on the hunt for a man who wears a strange amulet (it looks exactly as USB flash drive), Aaron Pittman, a former Google executive, who received this "amulet" from his friend, Ben Matheson. The "amulet" appears to be a real USB data storage, and when we learn that Ben passed it secretly to Aaron just in seconds before the "blackout" it becomes absolutely clear that the USB-drive is somehow connected with the reason of "blackout" and may be a key to restore the electricity in the world.
Filling an empty niche of modern TV, Chicago Fire colorfully depicts working days of Chicago Fire Department consisting of Truck 81, Squad 3, Ambulance 61 and 25th Battalion. The TV show was developed by Dick Wolf, a man standing behind Law & Order and Community TV shows, who definitely knows how to produce a successful television products and turn them into the series of spin-offs. So, we may easily expect NY Fire, LA Fire and San Francisco Fire in the nearest future. The show features dramatic storyline, the action begins just after the loss of the man during the recent fire accident, and everyone in the crew rebuke others for this loss. Nevertheless, the life continues, as every working day challenges them and their leader, a veteran to gather all the will and strength to perform their duty better the rivals, a Rescue Squad. Chicago Fire concept looks to be very easy replicated and in case of success, the TV show will turn its cast to well known actors (as it happened to Law and Order Cast). So the bright future is almost here for Jesse Spencer (Dr. Robert Chase - "House M.D."), Taylor Kinney (Mason Lockwood - "The Vampire Diaries") and Monica Raymund (Dana Lodge "“ "The Good Wife").
If you liked Thelma & Louise, Mad Money and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, then you are probably a fan of award-winning screenwriter Callie Khouri. Her talented writing had secured ABC's new television series Nashville positions as a huge hit of 2012-2013 seasons. The TV show depicts life and struggle of country music star Rayna James to get back on the big stage. Her last chance is her next promo tour, which she has no chances to fail, just because if she fails, her future career as country music star will be very questionable if possible at all. To make chances higher, Rayna takes in her tour, a young starlet Juliette Barnes, whose young sexy power is expected to be in some help to make Rayna's promotion more effective. There are no doubts that both singers are pursuing their own goals. If, the first one wants not to fade away from stardom, the second one wants to take her place in the stage. The next problem is that Rayna's father, Lamar Wyatt, who is powerful politician and a wealthy man of Nashville, seems to be disapproved in Ryana's abilities to regain her stardom glory. As a controlling patriarch he's betting on Rayna's husband, Teddy Conrad, who was living on Rayna's revenues, and now is trying to make a career as mayor of Nashville (thanks to help of a father-in-law). Such a twisted plot is accompanied by masterfully selected and combined ensemble cast: Ryana James is played by Connie Britton (a Vivien Harmon in American Horror Story and Diane Huxley in 24 television series), while the young teenage music star Juliette Barnes, is played by Hayden Panettiere (Kirby Reed in Scream franchise.)
If you can't wait any more for next Hollywood superhero blockbuster, Arrow will deliver what you crave for in the format of action-packed television series. The TV show depicts day and night life of fictional character who is billionaire playboy Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) at day and redoubtable vigilante "Green Arrow" at night. His story begins five years ago when irresponsible and careless masher, Oliver shipwrecks at inhabited island in the middle of Pacific Ocean. Considered to be dead he was faced lonesome life in dangerous environment for almost five years. The modern day Robinson Crusoe has to develop special abilities to survive the ordeal, the masterly wielding a bow was one of them. As he returns home, Oliver decides to hide his new skills from the entourage, and use them to fight all sorts of villains: corrupted officials, mob leaders, and common bandits. When night comes he puts on his dark green cloak over the perfect body (say hello to "single females" audience), takes his bow and arrows and goes on the streets of Starling City to restore the piece and order. But there is one thing more about Arrow: as Oliver Queen he ultimately wishes to return his ex-girlfriend Dinah Laurel Lance (played by Katie Cassidy: Emma Perkins from Monte Carlo)
Arguably the best of the kind Survivor series are at his next glorious pivotal point "“ Survivor: Philippines delivers a successful dish with precisely measured amount of needed ingredients: danger, glory, fear, loathing and friendship. Alongside with fifteen new people audited and accepted for Survivor: Philippines, there are three well-known castaways from previous seasons. All of them have got a illness and/or injures during the previous Survivors, however their charisma and audience's love returned them to the show. These lucky ones are Russell Swan (removed from Survivor: Samoa due to his blackouts), Jonathan Penner (who has seriously infected a knee in Survivor: Micronesia), and Michael Skupin (who was evacuated from The Australian Outback due to his multiple skin burns).
When you and your family just move into a luxurious gated community, all you have to expect are tranquility, peace and mutual respect of all the neighbors. But, what if "all of the neighbors" are the alien forms of extraterrestrial life, and you and your beloved ones are the only humans in this "society"? What will you do? Claim your real estate agent to cancel the contract? Pass all the extraterrestrials to FBI to conduct the inhumane experiments? No, you will teach them humanity and learn from them how to be a "good family" instead. Exactly as Weaver family does in this weird and sometimes "goofy" television series, The Neighbors centered on their unusual life among the aliens. But don't consider their neighbors some sort of ugly monsters"¦ Oh, yeah, of course they have some green goo ejaculated from ears when they cry, and, of course, they prefer to eat using eyes, not mouth, but they so adorable! So, you have ever intent to pass them to official for some cruel test, please, don't do it! Although, the TV show has gained mostly negative receptions from critics, it worth watching for many reasons. First of all it was created by legendary Dan Fogelman, and all the critics negative reviews are just a result of high expectations for these series. The second reason is the ensemble cast: the star of Entourage, Modern Family, Still Standing and ER - Jami Gertz looks natural in the extraterrestrial surrounding of Ningning Deng, Tracy Weisert and Mobin Khan.
Sometimes sarcastic, sometimes touching, but every time funny, The New Normal is a Ryan Murphy's and Ali Adler's TV series filmed originally for NBC. The TV show revolves around successful gay couple, David Murray and Bryan Collins (played by Justin Bartha and Andrew Rannells).Their life is good, their careers are rocketing and everything is running smoothly in their relationship, besides the one thing they wish insanely, a baby. On this ground they meet Goldie Clemmons (Georgia King), a young single woman who agrees to become a surrogate mother for their planned child. Notwithstanding there is one obstacle on the way to make David's and Bryan's dream come true "“ the Goldie's conservative grandmother Jane Forrest (Ellen Barkin), and be sure she will do everything to prevent two fathers-to-be happiness. Meanwhile Goldie, David and Bryan discuss if two "fathers" wishes to be present at Goldie's insemination. The Bryan responds with categorical NO, just because female genitals look for him ""¦as Tarantula's face". Later we learn that all he wishes the baby should be "blonde, skinny, and doesn't cry" so may by Goldie's grandmother was right?
If you love animals more than people around you, then, Animal Practice is the best TV show to watch in 2012 in your case. Why? Just because every character in Animal Practice prefers to deal with dogs, monkeys, birds, whatever, than with humans. However, they (characters) are not some homogeneous substance: some of them are "inappropriate ones", some "crazy ones", some "vulgar ones" and even some "nervous ones". This entire bestiary" is headed by Dr. George Coleman, who is, probably, most colorful representative of all these "kinds". He can easily make an analogy between a dog's behavior and values of average woman's life. Initially, it seems like he is wrong, but finally all of his predictions and analogies turn to be ultimately right. The animals in Animal Practice are "inappropriate" too: a monkey who rides a mini-ambulance all the season-long (this monkey earns 12,000USD for each episode, by the way), a suicidal cat, who tries to kill itself as his owner forces it to watch he Wendy Williams Show. And of course, Dr. Coleman has his own version of events and analogies with cat owner's intimate life, which he easily explains to her, sometimes playing it unsafe.
A Scott Silveri's situation comedy starring Matthew Perry in leading role, Go On received mostly positive feedback from critics thanks to Matthew's brilliant play as Ryan King. Ryan is the main protagonist in the TV show; he is suffering from tragic loss of his wife and attending some sort of group therapy predominately consisting of people who lost one or more of their beloved ones, but not without the exclusions. These exclusions make the series funny despite of the abovementioned tragic outline of the plot. For example, a girl named Sonia is coping with the death of her cat, Cinderella; Danny is grieving that his wife had a baby from other man and so on. Although many critics agree that Matthew Perry is the only selling point of Go On, the rest of the cast ensemble is good enough to accompany Matthew success: the group leader, Lauren Schneider, is played by Laura Benanti (Carol-Lynne from The Playboy Club and Maria Grazie fromLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit); Julie White plays Anne, a lesbian lawyer grieving the death of her girlfriend (or boyfriend girl?), you probably know Julie White as Gwen in Hello I Must Be Going and Judy Witwicky from Transformers movie series.
