Hello. A new post and this time it's about my top six shows of 2014. So, here are my choices:
- Happy Valley: This was a show that I was really interested and excited to watch because a) It is written by Sally Wainwright and she also writes Last Tango in Halifax which I also love to watch so it was great that Sally wrote something new for BBC One and relating to Last Tango in Halifax, Sarah Lancashire plays the role of Catherine, and boy, what a performance! She was just magnificent in the role. Just amazing. Astounding. It gripped the nation, it sent Twitter in a frenzy, everyone was talking about it, it was just fantastic television. And yes, there is going to be a second series. One to watch out for...
- How to Get Away With Murder: What a show. There, a simple sentence but also a true sentence. The show centers around the mystery off who killed Sam. We go back and forwards in time as we get more clues about what really happened to Sam. It is a sexy, stylish, fantastic show that grabbed my attention right away. It even made me want to study law. And I can't say that nothing else has made me want to study law. Watch and be amazed at Viola Davis as she excels in this role that will keep you wanting more, and more, and more.
- Doctor Who: Doctor Who is my favourite show. There, I've said it. I'll hold my hands up high; guilty as charge. It always has been, I'm practically obsessed with the show. Literally. I have mountains of books, DVDS, loads of merchandise. It was my childhood and it is a great part off my life now. As sad as it sounds. So, season eight and Peter Capaldi as the Doctor. Doesn't get any better than that does it? Not for me! I have loved Capaldi in the role of the Doctor. He is just magnificent, a truly great actor and his passion for the show just screams through. It really does. Although there may have been a few weak episodes in the series and unnecessary forced Danny and Clara moments, it has been a great series. Michelle Gomez as the Master... wow. What a performance as the utterly insane 'Missy'. 'Doctor Chang!' is one of my favourite, if not, of the whole series eight. I can't wait to see more of Michelle! Jenna Coleman has also been really impressive in the role of Clara. The relationship of Clara and the Doctor has really been an exciting thing to watch and to develop. More of that please.
- The Missing: I love a good gritty drama that I can think about and try and work out the killer or whoever. I love it. I thrive off it. Of course, I don't dig out my Sherlock Holmes costume, my magnifying glass, watching the episodes again and again just to see if I missed just... something. Of course not. (I literally don't - I don't own a Sherlock Holmes costume, honest). But yes, The Missing is another drama that got everyone talking about. It centers around little Oliver Hughes going missing and his father and mother are desperately trying to find out what happened to their son. Especially the dad, Tony as he can't give up his obsession to finding out what happened to Oliver. The ending may have been up in the air or not that clear, but it is a great show with fantastic writing, directing, cinematography and acting. Frances O'Connor really stood out for me with her performance of Emily, the mother. The scenes when she sees Oliver, when she goes on the bridge, was just fantastic. Gave me goosebumps. I can't wait to see what series two has to offer.
- Eastenders: This show has really stepped up a gear in 2014, it really has. With the new producer, Dominic Treadwell-Collins, the show has really had, quite frankly, a kick up the arse and it has had the nation gripped by the 'Who Killed Lucy Beale?' story that is part of the 30th anniversary celebrations off the show. There are lots of suspects, practically, most off the cast and I'm still not that 100% positive about who has actually did it. But I'm thinking it has to be somebody close to the Beales, or if not, one of the Beales themselves. Maybe Ian? Hmm... let's keep watching and investigating. In our Sherlock Holmes costumes, of course. (If we have one!).
- Gogglebox: This has recently been upgraded to my 'favourite TV shows' list as it is hilarious. I love watching people, it's great. In a non-creepy way. I love watching people's reactions, people just being... well, people. And Gogglebox gives me that opportunity. On paper, it's the most boring ideas for a TV show EVER. It's basically people watching TV and talking about it. That's it. But I love it. I had the Gogglebox book for Christmas (yes, there is a book!), and I am in love with it. I love finding out more about the people on the show, I love finding out their thoughts about things related to TV. It's a great book, I highly recommend it! It's full of great quotes. My favourites on the show are: Chris and Stephen, Steph and Dom, Leon and June... pretty much all off them in their own special way. Except the people who play chess. What's the point? Sorry, but no. Not for me. They add nothing to the show. But yep, it's hilarious. And I can't wait for the most-likely board game off the show for next Christmas.
So, there you have it! My top six shows off 2014. It's been a great year for television. And I hope it's going to be the same in 2015 too. I hope you liked my little image/chart at the start... it took me ages! Ages! So, yeah, I hope you enjoyed TV in 2014.
What are your favourite shows off 2014? Let me know in the comments!
That's all for now...
Corey.
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