*Of shows that I watch. Sorry, that means no LOST, 24, etc. Should I have included True Blood and Mad Men? It feels like those were a million years ago. There are four categories, ranging from the best to the worst. As usual, totally biassed. SPOILERS. Obviously.

Totally Awesome/Loved It

1. Big Love
2. Ugly Betty
3. Gossip Girl
4. Modern Family

Big Love was my favourite finale, it delivered on everything. And they’re out now! Can’t wait for next season.

Ugly Betty. I would have loved a Daniel/Betty kiss, but you’re forgiven, everything was perfect. By the way, I’m holding prayer circles at my house every week for the movie to happen, everyone’s welcome to join.

I know what you’re thinking – Gossip Girl? Yes, this was the worst season ever, a complete disaster. BUT, the finale was perfect, reminiscent of season 1 even. Also, I’m someone who strongly believes in positive reinforcement. I did say I was going to be biassed –  I will love these characters and show no matter what. I mean, hello, Chuck Bass got shot and was left bleeding in the middle of the road a million miles away from home. Jenny is gone! At least for now. And Nate is spending the summer taking advantage of Chuck’s black book. GG earns its spot in RELATIVE terms.

I usually just lump Modern Family in with Community and The Big Bang Theory, but I laughed a million times more during the MF finale. Also, Phil wins for Best TV Dad.

Well Done/High Five!

1. United States of Tara
2. Damages
3. Californication
4. The Vampire Diaries
5. The Big Bang Theory
6. Community

United States of Tara would have been in the first category, but I’m starting to get tired of the whole “Let’s find out why Tara’s so fucked up” storyline. ALSO, OMG YOUR SISTER WAS JUST LEFT AT THE ALTER. THIS NIGHT ISN’T ABOUT YOU TARA! Seth Gabel’s storyline seems to be over, really sad. I cried myself to sleep that night. Of course he had to be a Republican! Oh and yes, I did take a million screenshots when Marshall and Lionel kissed.

Californication. GOD HANK, can’t you just stay out of trouble for five minutes? So much well-played drama in the finale. HOWEVER, how many times are we going to do Hank and Karen break up, Hank and Karen are soulmates, Hank and Karen try again, Hank screws up, Hank and Karen break up? Either keep them together or move on. Another thing – Karen, if you’re going to hate on Hank (which you have many reasons to), don’t do it for actions that were total misunderstandings, there’s only so much you can blame an idiot. That being said, Hank totally completes me.

Community – I like Jeff and Annie together.

Underwhelming/Okay

1. The Mentalist
2. The Good Wife

I’ve never been one for procedurals, but I love The Mentalist and expected a little better. Even the perfection that is Simon Baker couldn’t keep me from browsing Tumblr while I watched the finale.

The Good Wife actually was on par with the rest of its season so I guess I can’t be too hard on it. It’s just never been one of my favourites – I can’t understand why everyone has such a TV hard-on for it. I really can’t. The ending was blah to me too, OMG WILL THE GOOD WIFE STAND NEXT TO HER HUSBAND OR DECIDE TO HAVE AN AFFAIR WITH HER PITIFUL YET ATTRACTIVE CO-WORKER?! Edge of my seat for next season.

Terrible/Unnecessary/WHAT

1. Private Practice
2. Grey’s Anatomy
3. Brothers & Sisters

I thought the killing characters for no reason to create season finale drama trend was over a couple of seasons ago? I guess not. Poor Dell. First his wife dies and his house burns down. Then he dies, leaving his daughter an orphan… really? George O’Malley 2.0. An amazing season of episodes that I LOVED, all ruined in one finale.

I’ll admit, Grey’s Anatomy shouldn’t be on this list – I never watched the finale. But you know what, I couldn’t make it to the finale. This season was so terrible I had to stop watching. And I am one of the most loyal TV fans ever. Trust me. Shonda Rhimes, you need some new ideas.

Brothers & Sisters. This is the most heartbreaking one for me, B&S used to be my favourite show! Now it can barely get through an episode and apparently even the actors are over it. Rob Lowe decided he wants to move on, obviously the best solution is to kill him off, fine. But in a multi-car crash involving the whole family? And then there’s Saul who randomly has HIV. What? Not to mention, in future episodes, all cast members won’t be available for all episodes because of budget cuts. SO NO MORE WALKER FAMILY DINNERS. Ugh, just cancel it then.

I hate to end on a bitter note. And I just read over everything and feel terrible about calling Hank an idiot. So guys seriously, Hank Moody is the best ever.

Seth Gabel’s sudden appearance on United States of Tara MADE MY LIFE last night. And there will be more Seth for the rest of the season! I can’t believe I didn’t know about this beforehand, I’m such a terrible fan! And don’t even give me the “who?” – I haven’t posted in a whole month, I thought that as a frequent visitor of NYCW, his face would be permanently embedded in your brain. You’re welcome. I swear to god, he seems like the sweetest, most endearing creature on the planet. Yet somehow ridiculously lust worthy. I’ve never been more jealous of Princess Valhalla Hawkwind.

Speaking of… it’s been a month! I honestly don’t know what happened. But I have a new idea! I’m going to make short posts like this one. In theory, this will mean more frequent posts. In theory. I mean, TOTALLY, yes, way more posts. I’m going to have faith in myself this time! I can do it! I can do more than two posts a month!

LATER KIDS

• I started watching United States of Tara last night and love it so far! When I saw that Diablo Cody is one of the creators/producers, I went ughhh in my head, but I take that back now! Of course, it helps that John Corbett, aka Aidan/perfect dude from Sex and the City who I would have picked over Big ANY DAY plays Tara’s husband. The show is good too though. If you haven’t heard of it – Tara has multiple personalities – three in addition to herself: Buck, Alice, and T. I love that Max sleeping with one of the other personalities would be considered cheating. And that Buck calls Marshall Marsha.

• Next up, Secret Diary of a Call Girl. I broke my number one rule and started on season 2. BUT that’s all they had on demand okay. Whatever. Not as promising as US of Tara, but I’m warming up to it. One thing – I can’t differentiate between Hannah’s ex and her new guy. Ben and Alex. They look virtually the same! I keep going oh that’s Alex, wait, why is she talking to him about her work, I thought he doesn’t know!! OH, never mind, that’s actually Ben. Also, BAMBI is unbearable. I want to scream STFU at her every time she comes on screen.
• Anyway, aside from new shows on my to-do list, Gossip Girl is coming back tomorrow! In my heart of hearts, I know the rest of the season is probably going to be as disappointing as the first half, but I do have a morsel of hope left. I mean, Chuck finally has a major storyline and Blair is apparently going from “victim to vixen” – Josh Schwartz’s words, not mine. So we’ll see. I have my fingers crossed. Also, ten points for this overdramatic, soap opera trailer Gossip Girl, well done.
• Speaking of Gossip Girl, I think what would really redeem it for me, is if Jenny were to die a gruesome, tragic death in the season finale. Take note CW. We’re over her.