[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ow we all love watching reruns of old shows like Lost and Buffy, but with summer in full swing, it’s time to check out a few new TV shows. Have no clues where to start? We have you covered! Here are 9 exciting must-watch shows you have to check out this summer.
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Channel: TNT
When: Sunday @ 9/8c premiered June 22
Cast:
- Eric Dane as Commander Tom chandler
- Rhona Mitra as Dr. Rachel Scott
- Adam Baldwin as Mike Slattery
- Travis Van Winkle as Danny Green
- Executive producer Michael Bay
Synopsis: This show is about a global pandemic that destroys about 80 percent of the population. It’s deadly and spreads quickly. However, the Navy destroyer U.S.S Nathan James has not fallen victim to the virus while at sea. The Last Ship carries 216 crewmembers, one of which is Dr. Rachel Scott. They were attacked while collecting samples. They find out their mission is for Scott to find a cure for the virus. They must face many decisions and attacks from enemy soldiers desperate for the cure. They can’t return home until their mission is complete.
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[tab title=”Rush” icon=”entypo-book”]Channel: USA Network
When: Premiered Thursday 7/17/2014 at 9pm/8c
Cast:
- Tom Ellis is Dr. William P Rush
- Larenz Tate is Dr. Alex Burk
- Sarah Habel is Eve Parker
- Odette Annable plays Sarah Peterson the ex girlfriend.
Synopsis: About a Physician named Dr. William Rush who provides private services to the rich and elite of Los Angeles. He fixes their mistakes. His special clientele don’t want their name out there, some of which are very bad. Dr. Rush collects a very high fee for his expertise and is paid in cash in advance. One thing is for sure… you can’t care nor can you have feelings.
Why We Love it: It’s brand new, but has a really good pilot episode. Dr. Rush is a good character, plus there’s some really interesting cases and shows a different perspective in the life of a doctor.[/tab]
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[tab title=”Extant” icon=”entypo-book”]Channel: CBS
When: Wednesday @ 9/8c premiered July 9th.
Produced by Steven Spielberg
Cast:
- Halle Berry plays Molly Woods
- Goran Visnijic plays John Woods
- Pierce Gagnon Plays Ethan Woods
- Camryn Manheim plays Sam Barton
- Brad Beyer plays Harmon Kryger
Synopsis: It’s a mystery/thriller about an astronaut named Molly Woods who spends a year in space on a solo mission. When she returns she has to adjust to her family and new changes happening in her life. We also find out her son is a robot. More mysteries develop when Dr. Sam Barton gives her a physical, and Molly finds out she is pregnant, which she considers impossible since she can’t get pregnant. They discover she has brain abnormalities just like a presumed dead astronaut named Harmon Kryger. Harmon shows up alive and visits Molly to tell her his theory. They both saw hallucinations of someone they loved. For now there are a lot unanswered questions and mystery surrounding the possible experiments and aliens that have arrived.
Why We Love It: If you enjoy sci-fi, space, aliens or high tech, this will definitely one to check out.
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[tab title=”The Strain” icon=”entypo-book”]Channel: FX
When:Sunday’s @10/9c
Cast:
- Corey Stall as Ephraim Good weather (Head of CDC Canary Project)
- David Bradley as Abraham Setrakian (pawnbroker)
- Mia Maestro as Nora Martinez (biochemist)
- Sean Astin as Jim Kent (co-worker of Nora and Eph at the CDC)
- Kevin Duran as Vasiliy Fet (pest control) Rat exterminator
- Miguel Gomez as Augustin Gus Elizalde
- Executive producers Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan
Synopsis: When a contagion from Berlin ends up in the cockpit of an airplane, everyone abroad ends up dead in this new vampire virus drama. They contact Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC Canary project, to investigate the viral outbreak. Abraham Setrakian, a pawnshop owner tries to convince them that he knows what it is—an ancient strain of vampirism that requires a host. These parasites are said to latch on and suck the blood of its host.
Why We Love it: If you’re not afraid of gore and you like vampires, this is the show for you. Don’t forget to turn on your TV on Sunday to the FX channel to watch the second episode unwind.[/tab]
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[tab title=”Satisfaction” icon=”entypo-book”]Channel:USA network
When: Series premiere Thursday July 17 @ 10/9c
Cast:
- Matt Passmore plays Neil Truman
- Stephanie Szostak plays Grace
- Blair Redford play Simon
Synopsis: A show about an investment banker who is never home. He has a daughter, and a wife that is getting bored. They have everything they need on the surface, but it’s not enough. Neil has no time for his family and he hates his job. Grace wants to have fun so she goes to a club and meets an escort named Simon. Neil tired of his job speaks up, yells at his boss, but his boss don’t take his outburst seriously, and so Neil is forced to meet a client in NY. He acts out in an airplane, coming out on video and then he quits his job. He runs to find his wife only to discover her with an escort having sex. Neil somehow makes some odd choices, and decides to get Simon’s phone and his clients. Now he will start a new position at work.
Why We Love it: This show has a different spin on marriage and relationships. Will Neil’s odd choices make the family happy? Can it fix the marriage? Guess you’ll have to watch to see if Grace and Neil will be “satisfied”.
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[tab title=”Unforgettable” icon=”entypo-book”]Channel:CBS
When: Season 3 premiered June 29th at 9pm
Cast:
- Poppy Montgomery
- Dylan Walsh
- Dallas Roberts
- Jane Curtin
- Tawny Cypress
- James Hiroyuki Liao
Synopsis: It about a detective Carrie Wells, who has a rare medical condition that helps her remember everything. This is a good show, you see what Carrie sees as she pictures scenes from her memories. Nothing gets past her. She really remembers every single detail and she never has to write anything down.
Episodes to Watch:
- Season 3 Episode1 New Hundred.
- Season 3 Episode 2 The combination
- Season 3 Episode 3 The Haircut
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[tab title=”Rookie Blue” icon=”entypo-book”]Channel: ABC
When: Thursdays 9/8c
Cast:
- Missy Peregrym as Andy McNally
- Gregory Smith as Dov Epstein
- Charlotte Sullivan as Gail Peck
- Travis Milne as Chris Diaz
- Enuka Okuma as Traci Nash
- Ben Bass as Sam Swarek
Synopsis: In this engaging, action-pack Cops show, you learn about their lives, relationships and friendships, their troubles and how they handle situations. They go through hardships and grow as police officers. This season Chris is dealing with drugs and Andy has had to train a really bad rookie, which lands her in trouble.
Why We Love it: We can’t wait to see the consequences of many of characters’ actions, and how they will learn to deal with them.
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[tab title=”Suits” icon=”entypo-book”]Channel: USA
When: Wednesdays 10/9c
Cast:
- Harvey Specter played by Gabriel Macht
- Mike Ross played by Patrick J Adams
- Jessica Pearson played by Gina Torres
- Louis Litt played by Rick Hoffman
- Donna Paulsen played by Sarah Rafferty
- Rachel Zane played by Meghan Markle
Synopsis: This show is about high-energized competitive lawyers. Top attorney Harvey Specter does not believe in losing. Jessica, his mentor, is on the top, knows how to play the game well, and makes sure her firm wins. Mike (Harvey’s protégé) knows how to negotiate and has come a long way. Mike and Harvey continue to battle each other.
Why We Love it: This show always has someone conniving his or her way in, or trying to tear down the firm. And someone always has to take the fall. You have to be on your toes in this firm.[/tab]
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[tab title=”Covert Affairs” icon=”entypo-book”]Channel: USA
When: Tuesdays 10/9c
Cast:
- Piper Perabo as Annie Walker
- Chris Gorham as Auggie Anderson
- Kari Matchett as Joan Campbell
- Peter Gallager as Arthur Campbell
- Hill Harper as Calder Michaels
A spy and CIA operative, Annie Walker tends to follow her gut and not listen to orders. Her friend Auggie, the head of DPD tech ops department and Joan’s indispensable right hand man, always comes to her aid. This season, Ryan McQuaid played by Nic Bishop joins as a private spy.
Why We Love it: An energy filled show with plenty of action…what’s not to like?[/tab]
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