Write Or Wrong 5

*This column is dedicated to all of you who love quality television.

Ah, the sweet glow of the cathode ray tube of entertainment. Images dance before our eyes and entertain us with hours of action, drama, comedy, and even the much-hated “reality” show. So here we are at the end of the season and I must say it has been a rather good one. There have some surprisingly good new series and some equally bad ones. But overall, I have to say that things are looking up for the small screen. Let's begin, shall we?

Best New Show: It's not really that difficult to pick this seasons breakout hit. It's a show that has kept me coming back for it's clever mix of espionage, action, and small scale-drama. Alias, the new spy-drama by JJ Abrams, creator of that god-awful Felicity show, is hands down the best new show of this season. As I stated, this show is just the perfect blend of kick-ass action, clever plot threads, and genuinely gripping character relationships. Season one is over and done with, but if you missed it you're not totally out of luck. There are bound to be re-runs of the show over the summer and ABC Family Channel does re-air the show from time to time. So watch Alias. You thank me for recommending it.

Honourable Mentions: Smallville and 24

Worst New Show: Oh my, there are just so many shows to choose from. So many that it's scary. But I would have to pick Glory Days. Yes, another horribly bad Kevin Williamson show. Oh, but I know what you're saying, “But it's like X-Files meets Dawson's Creek. That's cool.” No it's not. The concept is sound but the execution is hugely flawed. Boring stories, vapid characters due to horrible acting, and lack of originality make this show something to stay away from. So, if the WB has not yet cancelled this show, I suggest they soon do so.

Honourable Mentions: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, UC: Undercover

Best Season Finale: The award goes to the Alias season ender. Just watch it. Someone lives, someone dies, and the last two minutes just blew me away. Watch it!

Best Single Episode: Buffy: the Musical. Damn, this was a fun episode of Buffy. Chock full of campy humour, some pretty decent singing performances, and some pretty bad performances as well, it was just really fun to watch. And seeing James Marsters as the Spike the vampire, it just makes it more apparent that he's channelling Billy Idol as a bloodsucker. Indeed.

Worst Single Episode: Watch any episode of UC: Undercover. Oh wait, you can't because it was cancelled at the mid-season point. HAHAHA.

Worst Trend: Killing off a main character. It's just sad that shows have to resort to antics such as killing of a major character just to keep the audience interested. I know that for some of the shows this season, it was a necessary action that they had to take, But seriously folks, let's get a bit more original.

Best Actress: Yeah, I think this is trend with me but Alias' Jennifer Garner is just the best thing to hit the small screen in a long time. She has all the tools. She's gorgeous, she's a good actress, and she is believable in her role. Just look out as she kicks some ass in the big-screen Daredevil flick.

Best Actor: Oh, this is a tough one. Who should I pick? There are a bunch of dudes I could pick, but it boils down to one. Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum is just the man of the hour. His portrayal of a young Lex Luthor is just dead on. He plays Lex as an arrogant yet honourable rich boy and succeeds. He shows that deep down, Lex is a person who wants to help people. But, at the same time, he's got the characteristic Luthor ruthlessness sown in to the very fibre of his being. He's conflicted and Rosenbaum makes this clear. So look for him in the future, he's gonna make waves.

Okay, my little self-indulging rant about the television is over. But you have to agree, there are some really good, entertaining shows out there. You don't have to be a TV junkie like me, but I suggest you take a gander and see the goodness that the mighty television has to offer. Unless, you don't have a television. And if that's the case, well, then just read. Comic books preferably. But that's a story for another day . . .