After the impacts of the writer’s strike begin to wear off, television is slowly returning to what it used to be. The plots are more twisted then ever and the comedy is extraordinarily sharp. Why? Maybe during the span of the strike, the writers got a chance to really think about where they want their shows to go. Perhaps they had the time to brainstorm suspenseful ideas and come up with witty jokes to bring the originality back into their shows. With all of the old favorites returning to their normal time slots, here are two shows I recommend you tune in to. The Office Originality may be “The Office’s” strongest point. While the comedy and awkward scenarios are definitely top notch, the show’s unique plotlines truly make it great. During the post-strike premiere episode, Michael (played by Steve Carell) hosted a dinner party at his house. At the end of the party, Michael appears to have broken up with his girlfriend and ex-boss, Jan. However, I doubt that the producers would throw away such a worthy character like Jan. You’ll probably be seeing her again. While lady-hunting, Michael travels from New York night clubs to coffee shops. The funniest scene is when Michael plans to meet a date at a café. After seeing what his date looks like and meeting her, he denies that he is Michael. Moments later, the bartender announces that a hot chocolate is ready for Michael. Priceless. In the meantime, Jim (the assistant manager) and Pam’s (the receptionist) relationship was taken to new heights when he “joked” about proposing to her. However, the catch was he wasn’t joking. While this story-line is overwhelmingly addicting, I hope that writers keep the fake proposing to a minimum. It could get old very quickly. But, things seem to be looking up for the show. With only a few episodes left until the season finale, the writers have many compelling storylines to bring to a close, making for some highly entertaining TV. Lost Previously on “Lost”: brilliant writing, incredible plot twists, hair-raising suspense and heart-pounding action. Simply put, “Lost” has it all. Creator J.J. Abrams’ show could not be going better. It captivates around 13 million people each week and excels at leaving its viewers hungry for more. While I have been asked by many not to reveal any spoilers, I will say this: if you have not been keeping up with the current season, start now because you can bet that the season finale this May is going to be explosive. With only two seasons left and the inclusion of “flash-forwards,” the writers are being to use their best ideas. After last Thursday’s surprisingly realistic episode, some may say that the show is losing its sense of imagination and wonder. But, I believe that the show is trying to grasp a greater sense of realism. Now that show is nearing an end, the writers are slowly trying to bring the once fantasy island back to reality.
