Pretty Little Liars
There have been a number of outstanding scripted series this summer on basic and pay cable, all of them deserving of special praise. But at the moment there are three I can't stop thinking about: ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars, FX's Louie and Cinemax's Strike Back.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Some mannequin dresser has got a good eye because those mannequins somehow manage to convince people that they totally should buy a sequined paisley print mullet dress that will look best when accompanied by a grandmother's crochet sweater.
Nostalgia has is merits, but some youthful classics aren't destined to age with me. This is why I fear the inevitable day when I read about a new series in which Harriet the Spy runs the CIA.
T his list is biased. Completely biased. It's all my favorite TV shows of 2010
In advance of next week's column naming the ten best TV shows of 2010, here is my annual alternative ten best list, featuring shows that likely won't land on many such lists but still deserve special recognition.