Ms. Taco's First Impressions-Weekend Nights

Grimm
Series premiere October 21st-9pm-NBC
Once Upon A Time
Series premiere October 23rd-8pm-ABC

Interesting that we are seeing the premiere of two fairy tale based shows this fall (also interesting that they are premiering two days apart). I love the idea of having a fairy tale themed show on the schedule. Kind of makes me think of the graphic novel series Fables, which I've been meaning to check out. One of these is definitely another route to go to fill my fairy tale fix until I finally get around to reading that series. I have to say that right now, I'm kind of partial to Once Upon A Time for a few different reasons. The preview is more visually appealing to me and seems a tad more lighthearted than the preview for Grimm, which, despite the grimness (pun intended) of many fairy tales out there I think some lightheartedness is needed in a genre like this. Grimm just feels like all gloom and doom. It also doesn't hurt to see that the crew for Once Upon A Time includes writers from Lost, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Life Unexpected (all shows that are high on my list). And while Grimm is coming to us from the executive producers of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, it's just not drawing me in. One fairy tale show is enough for me this season. I'm planning to check out Once Upon A Time, and if it doesn't live up to my expectations, I might give Grimm a shot.

Also premiering this fall are A Gifted Man, premiering September 23rd at 8pm on CBS, and Pan Am, premiering September 25th at 10pm on ABC. Neither of these shows struck a real interest in me from the previews, but they might be of interest to some of you!


Ms. Taco's Returning Weekend Favorites:
Chuck/The Amazing Race