Hit shows for 2014
Calling all couch potatoes (yes we admit it)! If you’re anything like us, and can spend hours glued to the screen catching up on your revered television shows/escaping reality, we’ve got just the round up for you. Introducing our picks on the must-watch series (old favourites and new loves alike) hitting our screens this year. Mark your calendars!
Sherlock Season 3
As full- time Honeygals and part-time Cumberb*tches, you can see why this one comes up tops on our list. We tumbled off our chair watching the Season 2 finale, almost fell for the viral video of Benedict Cumberbatch explaining how Sherlock survives, and even tweeted #SherlockLives after the Season 3 trailers. If you’re as psyched as us for the return of Season 3, treat yourself to the Season 3 prequel mini-episode on BBC’s YouTube channel before you dive straight into the three-episode The Final Vow which premiered on 1 Jan.
Sherlock
Girls Season 3
Touted the new Sex in the City (but way more realistic), Girls (starts 13 Jan) delves into touchy issues that could affect each and every one of us gals. From finding a job after college to bad break ups, pregnancy to a whole other load of (typical) feminine insecurities, it’s easy to connect with this brutally honest series which paints a truthful picture of the everyday concerns females have to deal with. Did we mention that it’s written and produced by the young and incredibly talented Lena Dunham, who stars as the lead Hannah in the series? You go girl!
The Newsroom Season 3
Whether you love it or hate it, agree or disagree with its perspective, you’ve got to give The Newsroom credit for having real guts to go behind-the-scenes in the cable news industry and offer alternative discussion on major (and controversial) events in America. After receiving a nod from the Emmys, The Newsroom was slated to kick off production for Season 3 early this year. We’re expecting new episodes to run sometime in fall.
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones Season 4 (Editor’s Pick)
The highly-anticipated new season of hit fantasy series Game of Thrones has got its premiere date – 6 April. Loyal fans (mainly fan boys…ok and strangely our Managing Ed) are practically on the edge of their seat, eager to find out how this epic drama proceeds following the death of several important characters last season. Girlfriends, it’s time to make some plans of your own – you might not be able to peel your man away from the screen!
The Walking Dead Season 4
We weren’t initially sold on the idea of a zombie series, but boy, were we hooked! The Walking Dead Season 4 took a mid-season break, which left us all hanging, and will return 9 February (season 5 premieres in October). We’re all geared up to get answers on the questionable survival of key characters, how the group copes after being separated during the fall of their prison camp, and if they’ll reunite anytime soon.
True Detective
True Detective
Up-and-coming director Cary Fukunaga, who gained a cult following with his debut film Sin Nombre (2009) and the tasteful interpretation of Jane Eyre (2011), has been given the huge task of directing True Detective (debuts on HBO 12 Jan). It tells the tale of two homicide detectives, played by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, who are on the hunt for a serial killer in gloomy Louisiana. With a stellar cast, gripping plot, artistic cinematography, and promising directing, we’ve got our eye on True Detective shaping up to be one of the best thrillers this year.
Downton Abbey Season 5
A family of upper-crust English aristocrats and their servants living in the Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey – not exactly exciting circumstances on first glance but this well-crafted British series explores the human condition so superbly, it is one of the most-watched dramas in the world with a highly devoted fan base (Honeygals included). Rumoured to be the fifth and final season of the franchise (we pray not), it’s an absolute must-watch!
House of Cards
House of Cards Season 2
‘For those of us climbing up to the top of the food chain, there can be no mercy. And the butchery begins’. With those last lines in the season 2 teaser trailer, ardent fans collectively whipped out their calendars and circled the date – 14 Feb. That’s when this critically acclaimed political-drama, executively produced by David Fincher and helmed by the steely Kevin Spacey, will be unveiled on Netflix. Psst… search it up on the World Wide Web and you’ll find tutorials on enabling Netflix streaming in Singapore. You’re welcome!
Orange is the New Black Season 2
Joining the Netflix original series mix, Orange is the New Black revolves around Piper Chapman, a middle class lady sentenced to 15 months in jail for a decade-old crime she was unwittingly involved in. You’ll find yourself bawling your eyes out with Piper as she struggles with arduous prison life, learns to deal with her cellmates, and fears for the demise of her engagement-to-marry. Though Season 2’s premiere date is unconfirmed, rumour has it that filming is all wrapped up and we can look forward to new episodes soon!
The Blacklist Season 2
Bursting onto the scene in 2013, The Blacklist won over critics with its edgy plot of Raymond Red Reddington, a former government agent and one of FBI’s most-wanted fugitives, who seeks the cooperation of a rookie FBI analyst to track down his personal (you guessed it) blacklist of global criminals. James Spader does a darn good job as bad-ass Reddington, and you can expect more top-class acting from this veteran. The second half of Season 1 will be back Jan 13 and the studio has announced that Season 2 is in the works.
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