The other sort of chemistry

[threemonkeys]

Mal Reynolds, err I mean Nathan Fillion has a new show. It is called Castle and it is chock full of Fillion being witty and puppy dog charming as only he can. All you Firefly fans are going to want to see it - that isn't advice, just a statement of inevitability. But as you are getting ready to watch it, why don't you try the following. Lay in a good supply of your favourite alcoholic beverage. Then as you watch the show, whenever you see an obvious odd couple/buddy cop cliché take a sip. In fact any overused TV cliché merits a sip. And when Mal, err I mean Castle, says "huh" in a familiar manner take a big ol' swig.

Now I know you can play this game with pretty much any show and get quite merry, but for this show, you better watch out. Umm, did I mention that you should organise somebody to pick you up from the floor afterwards - you won't be able to walk. What fun you will have. And it is witty and puppy dog charming as well.

Oh and if you need further hints about the nature of the show, consider that Fillion once auditioned for the role of a certain moody vampire in another, much earlier, Joss Whedon show.

Comments

[littenz.livejournal.com]

I take it you like this show, then?

Were you sober when you finished watching?

When do you anticipate it being cancelled?

[threemonkeys.livejournal.com]

Option D - none of the above. The show reminds me a lot of Bones (hence the oblique Boreanaz reference at the bottom). I.e. charming main characters but essentially no substance - just another crime detective show with, in this case, added cliche on the side.

[littenz.livejournal.com]

It'll run for several seasons then.

[threemonkeys.livejournal.com]

Yeah, thats how I figure it. Bones is still running after all.