Day 6: Welcome once again, to the latest set of polls for the Best Show Competition 2010. Yesterday once again saw some shockers and surprises in a quieter day for votes. I can safely say I am not winning the competition. I have less than half the scores right so far :P We say goodbye to Band of Brothers (Scandelous), House (Bonkers, although Deadwood is quality TV), One Tree Hill and Prison Break. Through is Grey's, Desperate Housewives, Deadwood & Scrubs. The competition is throwing in some right shockers.
I have noticed a few negative comments on the way the competition is going, and I will say I have been surprised with some of the votes, but this is a hunt for the best TV show as voted for by the readers of SpoilerTV and other related sites, and so what they say is what is the case. I'm enjoying the shock, despite many times jumping on my bed aghast at some of the results. It's all fun at the end of the day :)
For all those who have entered the competition, once the results are updated, you can check out how you are doing here: Updated Brackets
Today we have the big Gahooter, the one everyone's been waiting to see how it does. That is LOST battling against the hugely popular The West Wing and also king of comedy Seinfeld taking on the crazy Twin Peaks. I'm expecting the number of votes to reach new highs today! Also, in a great day of polls, we have The OC vs Life on Mars (UK) & Doctor Who vs. ER which you can view here: Best Show Ever 1.3c
The West Wing vs. LOST
The West Wing
Seasons: 7 (Finished)
Format: Political Drama
Synopsis: The series is set in the West Wing of the White House—where the Oval Office and offices of presidential senior staff are located—during the fictional Democratic administration of Josiah Bartlet (played by Martin Sheen).
Fan Review: (Somehow I lost some of the names of the people who sent reviews, so if this is yours, let me know!)
Garnering 27 Emmys over the course of its seven season run, the West Wing stands as one of the most critically acclaimed shows ever made, and it’s not hard to see why. Forgoing the angst, vast conspiracies, and flashy action sequences generally found on TV, the West Wing was one of those rare shows that believed being smart and engaging was enough to make a series not just passably entertaining but exceptionally so. Focusing on the everyday lives of the White House staff serving under newly elected president Josiah Bartlet, writer Aaron Sorkin brought a wit and intelligence to the screen that in many ways has yet to be matched, somehow made even better by the show’s all-star ensemble cast featuring the likes of Bradely Whitford, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, and an unforgettable Martin Sheen, among others. Inspiring, captivating, and even educational, the West Wing was drama at its best, making even the most mundane aspects of the American political tradition both fun to watch and something to be proud of. The standard by which any good series should be measured, the West Wing is a no-brainer for one of the greatest, if not itself the best, shows ever to air on television.
LOST
Seasons: 6 (Finished)
Format: Adventure/Drama/Mystery/Fantasy/Scince Fiction
Synopsis: The series follows the lives of various groups and people, most importantly the survivors of the crash of a commercial passenger jet flying between Sydney and Los Angeles, on a mysterious tropical island somewhere in the South Pacific. Episodes of the early seasons typically feature a primary storyline on the island, as well as a secondary storyline from another point in a character's life.
Fan Review: HP108
LOST is a show that revolutionized network television and the internet. The series explored themes and storylines that most shows were afraid to explore and created a buffet of mysteries that kept that show interesting for six seasons. LOST is a show that will be remembered for its clever twists and complex characters, with both great heroes and villains, for having a roller coaster run and for proving that not all the best shows are on cable television. LOST is an amazing show with perhaps the most controversial series finale ever.
Twin Peaks vs. Seinfeld
Twin Peaks
Seasons: 2 (Finished)
Format: Mystery/Psychological thriller/Supernatural/Suspense
Synopsis: The series follows the investigation, headed by FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan), of the brutal murder of a popular teenager and homecoming queen, Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee).
Fan Review: None Submitted
Seinfeld
Seasons: 9 (Finished)
Format: Sitcom
Synopsis: Set predominantly in an apartment block on Manhattan's Upper West Side (but shot mainly in Los Angeles), the show features a host of Jerry's friends and acquaintances, including George Costanza, Elaine Benes and Cosmo Kramer.
Fan Review: None Submitted
Thanks once again for voting and taking part in the Competition. Hope your doing well, and that your favourite shows are getting through. Comment away and lets see who grinds through today.
Top 3 Most Voted for Polls So Far:
1. Legend of the Seeker vs. Fringe (Day 2, Round 1 - 3283 votes)
2. Firefly vs. 24 (Day 2, Round 1 - 3069 votes)
3. Flashforward vs. Friends (Day 4, Round 1 - 2593 votes)
Also if you would like to submit a review for any show for the next round, then send them to harris_4_president@yahoo.co.uk! I need, need need reviews for all the shows currently in Round Two!
Adam
