In late 2014, the Sky network launched a new Entertainment channel called The Zone, which features TV shows and movies from the Science Fiction, Cult, Fantasy, Superhero and Horror genres. I squealed rather loudly in delight when I read about it, because I have long wished that NZ had its very own version of the SyFy channel available overseas. At this stage I should mention I am well well WELL behind in watching TV shows. Something had to give when I became a parent to my mini-geeks, and sadly TV was it L
So when I read the initial line up for The Zone there was even more squealing, or squee as it is fondly known as. My mysky unit then very quickly filled up with all sorts of shows, many of which got the one episode watch and then the flick. (Sorry awesome shows, I only have so much mysky hard drive space and evening viewing time). But the following oldie yet extremely goodie shows made the final cut, and I am now well addicted!
The great news for you, our lovely library customers, is that we have most of these terrific shows on DVD for you to borrow, just in case you missed them on The Zone, or don’t have Sky TV at home. Or maybe you just want to revisit the awesomeness.
The great news for you, our lovely library customers, is that we have most of these terrific shows on DVD for you to borrow, just in case you missed them on The Zone, or don’t have Sky TV at home. Or maybe you just want to revisit the awesomeness.
First up is Eureka. Eureka is a quirky wee town like no other. Jack Carter, a
U.S. marshal who stumbles across the town, is quickly drawn into mysterious events,
which we soon learn are pretty par for the course in Eureka. In a town made up
of America’s top geniuses and scientists, things definitely get a bit
interesting! I’m so in love with Sheriff Jack and the way he meshes with the
town, and can’t wait to see more. Luckily for me I have 5 more seasons to look
forward to J
Next is Warehouse 13. This is a spin off show from Eureka, but stands on its own
just fine. Secret Service agents Pete
and Myka are ‘seconded’ to Warehouse 13, a highly secretive storehouse of
supernatural artefacts. They are sent on missions to retrieve such objects when
they wreak havoc in the world. There is just such a fun dynamic between the
leads. Again, I’m pretty happy to see I have another 4 seasons after this one
to go, wahoo!
Third on the list is Supernatural. This is a show I have been missing out on for so many years
it’s a bit embarrassing really. I have several good friends (and family
members) who have been telling me how much I would love it, and yep, they were
all right. Supernatural follows the adventures of brothers Sam and Dean
Winchester as they battle a legion of supernatural and demonic creatures. I may
have come to this show because, lets face it, that’s a whole lot of hot right
there with Sam and Dean, but I’m staying because it is nail biting and
terrifyingly good (although I MAY watch from under a pillow a chunk of the
time). The dynamic between the brothers is just that good – it really is
what makes the show what it is. Not to mention the incredible supporting cast,
I am hanging out to get to Charlie episodes. And yay - now I understand so much
more on Tumblr!
Lastly we have Teen Wolf , which has almost completely taken over my mysky, as since The Zone
launched, they have already played the first three seasons and are just
starting the fourth. I’m quite ok with that, but my other half not so much; he
seems to be missing the attraction (ahem) somehow. Teen Wolf is (very) loosely
based on the 1985 movie of the same name that featured Michael J Fox. I am
actually old enough that I loved this movie at the time (although not so much
its sequel). This modern take on Teen Wolf is a whole lot more gruesome and
gritty, but is still filled with just the right amount of teen angst. Scott McCall is the said Teen Wolf after being
bitten in the pilot episode, and he is not only navigating some very
complicated wolfy politics and vendettas, but is dating the daughter of the
family of hunters that have hunted his kind since way back when - awkward! His best friend Stiles is just THE
best, full of zingy dialogue and witty one liners. His mysterious werewolf
mentor Derek Hale is full of smoulder, tension and general hotness, and I am
never sad at all when he has to remove his shirt, although usually he is in
pain at the time, oh dear *fans self*.
So these are just a few of my new (old) favourite things,
courtesy of The Zone. If you’ll excuse me, I believe I may have some more TV to
catch up on J
