Fall Preview, Pt. 2


In the second part of my fall TV preview, I'll take a look at some cable shows coming this fall to be on the lookout for. While the Network Shows get a lot of the publicity, some of the most creativity in TV is happening on basic and premium cable channels.

Psych, Wednesdays at 10p.m. on USA. Starts Oct. 12
"Psych" is normally a summer favorite, but this year USA Network held off the premier until the fall. The show — starring James Roday and Dule Hill — isn't deep or complex, but it is pretty fun. There is a lot of comedy, a lot of 1980s references, and some interesting stories. This is lighter fare, but it's well done.

Boardwalk Empire, Sundays at 9p.m. on HBO. Starts Sept. 25
Now in its second season, "Boardwalk Empire" takes a look at the criminal world of Atlantic City, New Jersey in the 1920s. The show can, at times, be overly violent and have a little too great a degree of sexual content, but it is a well done crime drama. For those who liked the "Sopranos," this is right up your alley.

Dexter, Sundays at 9p.m. on Showtime. Starts Oct. 2
"Dexter" is one of the more morally complex shows there is. The show is about a serial killer (Michael C. Hall) who works for the Miami Metro Homicide Department and hunts other killers. It probably perfectly encapsulates the American notion of justice. It's a show that explores a dark subject in a fascinating way. It's probably not for everyone, but those looking for a dark, moody drama should check this show out.

The Walking Dead, Sundays at 9p.m. on AMC. Starts Oct. 16
While "Mad Men," "The Killing," and "Breaking Bad" earn all the Emmy nominations and critical raves, "The Walking Dead" was AMC's highest rated show. After a short, six-episode first season, the show — based on a popular graphic novel of the same name — returns with a longer second season. The show features gripping human drama as well as an interesting take on a popular genre. This fits perfectly with a society that seems fixated on theories of the end of the world.

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