The blog is back and isn't happy

After a long period of downtime the blog is back. Over the next few days I will be sharing thoughts on some of the new US shows that are currently on our screens and answering questions like how did Heroes get so bad so fast? Why is Lipstick Jungle so addictive when its so poor, and how can Channel 4 dump Brothers and Sisters on a Saturday afternoon?

But first The Riches. The FX series first appeared a year ago and while it meandered around a bit mid-season, the superb performances of Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver carried the show. It was a year between seasons, but the second run currently airing on Virgin1 (yes, that network is still on the air), has been terrific. There are only 7 episodes because of the writers strike and ends with a suitable cliffhanger.

But after 20 shows, FX in the US have announced the show has been cancelled. No wrap up movie, no conclusion nothing. Just stopping in the middle of nowhere. Be interesting to hear what Izzard makes of it.

So enjoy the show this week and next week because that will be it. Poor show FX and shame on you Virgin for shoving it out to 11pm, catch it while you can, and we will remember you fondly Doug Rich