Sci-fi fans will have their fill this fall as network TV
kicks back into high gear and major outlets are eager to both resume their
biggest properties and build an audience. As long as audiences are looking for a
little escapism, what better than a fall TV sci-fi preview to send their
imaginations into orbit?
Last May we were left with burning questions from our
favorite sci-fi TV shows, everything from where in the universe Fringe's Peter
Bishop disappeared to, to how we'd worship our new lord and savior Castiel in Supernatural. We can't wait to see the
trippy and clever ways that writers will answer the fall TV cliffhangers we want to resolve; they have us
all on the edge of our seats waiting for a fresh dose of sci-fi
Plenty of brand new series also stoke the sci-fi fires, moving even further into the realm of fantasy; this trend reflects the increasingly
epic storytelling capabilities of TV. FOX's Terra Nova will likely prove one of the biggest names in sci-fi
this fall, but even CBS's smaller scale Person of Interest has a substantial
amount of buzz going for it.
What sci-fi shows have you ready to blast into orbit? Are you waiting to see where
the TARDIS takes Doctor Who next, or are you ready to hit the road in the
Impala with the Winchester brothers? Is
your fall TV lineup nothing but an American Horror Story? Give us your fall TV sci-fi preview picks in the
comments below!
Fall TV Sci-Fi Preview
Fall TV brings sci-fi out of this world this year, and UGO guides you through the sci-fi series you'll want to watch in 2011.
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By Kevin Fitzpatrick September 2, 2011 |
Terra Nova |
Premiere: Monday, Sept. 26 on FOX
Even though Comic-Con attendees were lucky enough to catch the first half of FOX's new sci-fi epic premiere, fans are rabidly on edge for the long-awaited debut of the Spielberg-produced Terra Nova.
Particularly given its immense scope and massive budget to live up to, Terra Nova will undoubtely be the words on every sci-fi fan's list as we explore the brave new world full of dinosaurs and danger at every turn.
Fringe |
Premiere: Friday, Sept. 23 on FOX
It's the question sci-fi fans have been asking themselves for months now: just where the frak is Peter Bishop? Our minds were already blown by the shocking developments between the two parallel universes, let alone the spectacular cliffhanger of last season's "The Day We Died." Not to mention, Fringe's mind-warping presentation at Comic-Con certainly didn't illuminate much.
Fringe has a full-season order ahead of it, plus with Chuck and Smallville no longer vying for pickups sci-fi fans have a new Friday-night rallying point to keep the weird and wild mysteries afloat. So tune in, or at least observe what happens to Peter this fall!
The Walking Dead |
Premiere: Sunday, Oct. 16 on AMC
Shattering ratings records with only its initial six-episode run, The Walking Dead's second season arrives this fall as the most highly-anticipated sci-fi series premiere in years. Lucky for us too, AMC has super-sized the Oct. 16 season premiere to a full 90 minutes!
So what happens to: Rick, Lori, Shane, Dale, Andrea, Glenn, Daryl after their escape from the CDC and join characters Hershel and Maggie this season? Fans of the comic had best tune in, as there's no telling how writers and (former) showrunner Frank Darabont deviate from the books. Don't let your hunger get the best of you, you'll need your brains firing on all cylinders this fall!
Supernatural |
Premiere: Friday, Sept. 23 on The CW
Saddle up, Supernatural fans! This season sees the Winchester boys as outlaws on the run from their newly empowered "God" Castiel, encountering a host of familiar faces along the way. Firefly's Jewel Staite appears in the season's third episode, while Buffyverse alum James Marsters and Charisma Carpenter will play husband and wife later in the season.
It looks like familiar faces Sherriff Mills, Death and the long-deceased Jo (Alona Tal) will show their faces as well! Pass the salt, this season's going to get bumpy for Supernatural fans!
Chuck |
Premiere: Friday, Oct. 21 on NBC
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, as just when Chuck's story headed in a bold new direction NBC decided to chuck Chuck to Friday nights for a final 13 episodes. Still, with their imminent end in sight, expect the writers to satisfactorily wrap up the show's mythology as we embark on the final chapter of Chuck, Sarah and Casey launching their own spy agency with Morgan as the new Intersect.
Considering it's Chuck, need we even mention the guest stars? Yes. Yes we do. Look for Luke Skywalker himself Mark Hamill in season premiere "Chuck Vs. the Zoom," and The Matrix's Carrie Anne Moss as a recurring nemesis/love interest for Adam Baldwin's Casey. Also confirmed to appear are LOST's Jeff Fahey, Smallville's Justin Hartley, Craig Kilborn and Community's Dani Pudi!
