Chuck

Recently, I have begun watching TV shows. Perhaps I have just gotten bored with film, but I have decided to try out several of the newest TV series. So, let's start with Chuck.

I will rate Chuck on a number of categories that don't typically need to be rated when it comes to a movie.

1) The cast. Chuck is hilarious and makes you think that if you just tried a little harder you could also be a superspy. The guy who plays John Casey is GENIUS and Morgan always makes the show watchable. Jester (the strange combination of Jeffrey and Lester) makes you want to laugh, cry and vomit, often simultaneously. And then there is Sarah. Sarah is great, but most of the time you are just realizing that they are fated NOT to be together and you think he should hook up with the various cameo's that make appearances as Chuck's love interests.

2) The plot. Most shows die early. Most shows go along well for a year, sputter off in year 2 and then become absolutely unwatchable during year 3. Chuck does NOT do this. Every season has a combination of long-term and short-term storylines that come together to make an incredibly watchable series. It does become stagnant briefly during the middle of season 1, but it quickly gets back on track and brings the thunder.

3) Mainstreamness. This may seem like an odd category, but here goes. Is Chuck just like all the others? Is Chuck merely an NBC remake of the classic Richard Greico film, "If Looks Could Kill". The answer is... no. With a great cast, a unique and oft-changing storyline and fantastic cameos (my 2 favourites being Uncle Carl and The Strahan) Chuck brings it every week. It NEVER gets old, NEVER regurgitates itself, (except when done well and on purpose) and it's got Scott F-ing Bakula. SO THERE.

I give Chuck 2.5 Donairs and if you're not already watching it, you should be ashamed of yourself. And if you're not watching it because you're too busy watching True Blood or Dexter, then f@#$ you.

Tanner. OUT