To Infinity And Beyond

It would appear 2010 represents more than just a new decade; as sweeping changes to the television landscape are upon us. This has nothing to do with getting laid aside from watching TV with women will get you laid (and these shows will definetely help you with that); so think of this as more of an editorial. Fox is reportedly talking about pulling the plug on 24 and Lost is steamrolling toward its finale; and television is super important to my day to day; even if I don't watch it everyday.

At the beginning of the decade; the landscape of television was just beginning to shift. Perennial 90s favorites; Ally McBeal, The Cosby Show, The X-Files were all either over by 2000 or had long since lost their drawing power. Reality television was the name of the game and everyone was getting in on it. Several shows however came along during that time period and changed the way network television was crafted. These shows were Lost, 24, CSI, Grey's Anatomy; all ushering their respective genres into the new Willenium. 24 revitalized the career of Keifer Sutherland; the show's lead, as Jack Bauer; a federal agent known for going "off the grid" to get the job done. Lost was almost the opposite of 24, with its large ensemble cast and overarching themes and plots. CSI showed us a different side of law enforcement; using science and analysis as the tools of the trade, not a dimly lit interrogation room with good cop/bad cop. And Grey's showed ER you can have a show about a hospital where a helicopter isn't falling on someone.

So now we're right back where we started. The television we loved is coming to an end; and we're left wondering what's next.