The Office 702 Review- The Games Toby Plays

Michael (to Toby)- "You are the worst. I hate looking at your face. I wanna smash it."

Upon further review, last night's The Office actually did make me laugh a few times the second time through. It was an extremely enjoyable episode, but after my first go around I thought that it was not all that funny. The Office, in general, makes me smile more than it makes me laugh, so when it makes me smile a lot, I feel it was a good episode.

My review of "Counseling" is up over at TV Fanatic. Not all that quotable of an ep, but the Toby/Michael dynamic is always great. My hatred for the HR rep runs almost as equal as Michael's. We all know how much Toby can be disliked, as he was the winner of the inaugural Lily Finnerty Award at the 2009 Poolies.

Pam continuing to not make me want to slap her in the face, is also a nice surprise. I need a bit more Kevin to really get this season going into gear.

The Office 702 - "Counseling"
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30 Rock 502 Review- Follow Doctor's Orders

Dr. Spaceman- "Mrs. Jordan, I've already administered the epidural, so would you like one as well?"

After two strong weeks to start the fifth season, it seems that 30 Rock might have its groove back. I enjoyed almost all of last night's episode and there were a ridiculous amount of great one-liners. Add the return of Dr. Spaceman to the mix, and you have a great ep of 30 Rock.

My review of last night's ep, "When It Rains, It Pours", is up over at TV Fanatic. Go check it out to see all of the great quotes.

30 Rock 502 - "When It Rains, It Pours"
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Fall Poolies Watch- Drama

I have grown accustomed to reviewing television here at the Quiet Pool Perspective as of late, but my first love in regards to tv has always been ranking, voting and listing. So as we get closer to the Third Annual Quiet Pool Television Awards, we will continue to take a look at how things are shaping up. With some of our favorites gone, and plenty of new competition, the 2010 Poolies should once again be quite the event. As always, I'm looking for input from both Poolie voters and non-voters in order to make the nomination process of a more democratic nature. Sound off in the comments, email me at d4cella@gmail.com or hit me on twitter @quietpool.

We are beginning with the drama categories, and why not start with the Dynasty Award for Best Drama Series.

The Definites

Mad Men
Treme

In For Now
Entourage
Parenthood
House, MD
Jonas
Glee
Gossip Girl
90210
Life Unexpected

Outside Looking In
One Tree Hill
The Defenders
Hellcats
Grey's Anatomy
Brothers and Sisters
Pretty Little Liars

Now onto the character awards, first of which is the Dr. Doug Ross Award for Best Lead Character in a Drama.

The Definites

Hugh Laurie as Greg House

Don Draper- Mad Men
Greg House- House, MD
Ari Gold- Entourage

In For Now
Davis McAlary- Treme
Antoine Batiste- Treme
Adam Braverman- Parenthood
Vincent Chase- Entourage
Kevin Lucas- Jonas
Nate Archibald- Gossip Girl
Nick Morelli- The Defenders

Outside Looking In
Nate Bazile- Life Unexpected
Dan Humphrey- Gossip Girl
Derek Shephard- Grey's Anatomy
Nathan Scott- One Tree Hill
Johnny Chase- Entourage
Nick Lucas- Jonas

Next up is the Noah Hunter Award for Best Supporting Character in a Drama Series.

The Definites

John Slattery as Roger Sterling

Roger Sterling- Mad Men

In For Now
Scott Lavin- Entourage
Albert Lambreaux- Treme
Crosby Braverman- Parenthood
Chase Adams- One Tree Hill
Lane Pryce- Mad Men
James Wilson- House, MD
Chuck Bass- Gossip Girl
Noah Puckerman- Glee
Liam Court- 90210

Outside Looking In
Mark Sloan- Grey's Anatomy
Zeke Braverman- Parenthood
Dan Patch- Hellcats
Pete Campbell- Mad Men
Paul Jamison- The Big C

On to the ladies. The Veronica Mars Award for Best Female Character in a Drama Series.

The Definites

Nicole Anderson as Macy Misa

Sue Sylvester- Glee
Macy Misa- Jonas
Naomi Clark- 90210
Annie- Treme

In For Now
Alex Dupre- One Tree Hill
Peggy Olsen- Mad Men
Stella Malone- Jonas
Sally Draper- Mad Men
Savannah Munroe- Hellcats
Santana Lopez- Glee

Outside Looking In
Vanessa Abrams- Gossip Girl
Adrianna Tate Duncan- 90210
Quinn Fabray- Glee
Ivy Sullivan- 90210
Rachel Berry- Glee
Lisa Cuddy- House, MD
Blaire Waldorf- Gossip Girl
Sasha Grey- Entourage

And we do have so much hate in our hearts. The Marissa Cooper Award for the Character You Love to Hate in a Drama.

The Definites

Jane Adams as Tanya Skagle

Tanya Skagle- Hung
Kurt Hummell- Glee

In For Now
Turtle- Entourage
Dixon Wilson- 90210
Quinn James- One Tree Hill
Will Schuester- Glee
Erin Silver- 90210
Serena van der Woodson- Gossip Girl
Clay Evans- One Tree Hill
Artie Abrams- Glee

Outside Looking In
Mercedes Jones- Glee
Sonny- Treme
Vanessa Page- Jonas
Eric Foreman- House, MD
Meredith Grey- Grey's Anatomy
Aunt Lisa- Jonas
Henry Francis- Mad Men

Which episodes have stood out? The "One Wedding and a Funeral" Award for Best Episode in a Drama Series.

Treme- "All on a Mardis Gras Day" - 108
Mad Men- "The Suitcase" - 407
Entourage- "Lose Yourself" - 710
Lone Star- "Pilot" - 101
Jonas- "A Wasabi Story" - 207

What and who do you like fellow Poolies?

Survivor Week 3- Kickin' or Stickin'?

Spoiler alert...Below are some thoughts on the third episode of Survivor: Nicaragua. So watch the ep, get hood for a clue, then read what I had to say.

Marty- "I need to remove him, so that people will lose their daddy. And they'll either shake and crumble, or they'll have to come to me."

Although I was sad to see the great Jimmy Johnson leave us this week, but I was both fascinated and impressed with Marty last night. He wanted to make it so the other old geezers didn't have daddy Jim to hold onto anymore, but he didn't necessarily want to take his place as leader. So what if Jimmy T or Tyrone step into that role? Will they be his next target? I think it's an interesting strategy.

Getting rid of Jimmy was a bold move, but after all, he was wasting Jimmy T's talents. Seriously guy? You're going to chirp in Jimmy Johnson's ear like you're a fifth string wide receiver trying to get on the field? "You're wasting my talents here Coach." This was classic.

Who else was speaking out of turn this week? Who do you think? Probst! Hey Jeff, it's not your place to coax the contestants into a certain way of thinking. During the competition he yells out "Dan, you need to do something!" As a Dan owner in our fantasy league, this bothered me to no end. If the other contestants aren't smart enough to figure out Dan's not pulling his weight, who are you to point it out? That's not fair to my man Dan.

Then at tribal council he went on his normal spree of leading questions. "Who are the weak players?" Just let them talk it out. Don't put your own spin on everything that is going on. If Probst doesn't ask that question, Jimmy J doesn't get outed as the only admitting he's weak, and maybe he doesn't go home.

I'm not even going to go into detail on what NaOnka was all about this week. She is just the worst.

Fantasy Scores

Brigade Grenades

Sash- W3 (4), Im (8)= 12
Chase- W3 (4), Im (8)= 12
Dan- W3 (4), Votes (-4)= 0
Jill- W3 (4)= 4
Jane- W3 (4)= 4
Week 3= 32 Total= 63

Studio Flow CEO

Shannon
Fabio- W3 (4), Im (8)= 12
Kelly S- W3 (4), Im (8)= 12
Jimmy T- W3 (4)= 4
NaOnka- W3 (4), Im (8)= 12
Week 3= 40 Total= 33

Power Bottoms

Brenda- W3 (4), Im (8)= 12
Marty- W3 (4)= 4
Tyrone- W3 (4)= 4
Yve- W3 (4)= 4
Wendy
Week 3= 24 Total= 28

The Full Schilling

Jimmy J- Votes (-32)= -32
Benry- W3 (4), Im (8)= 12
Kelly B- W3 (4), Im (8)= 12
Alina- W3 (4), Im (8)= 12
Holly- W3 (4)= 4
Week 3= -8 Total= 23

Sons of Anarchy 304 Review- Home Cooked

So my final week of having a screener has come and went. Back to the normal way of reviewing tv, actually watching the show while it airs! How weird. My review of last night's Sons of Anarchy, "Home", is up over at TV Fanatic.

It was another quality episode, but another one in which SAMCRO remained in California. If they never make it to Ireland I'm going to be very upset. I'm as big a fan of the Man In Black as anybody, but this Jimmy O needs a smack down like no other. He just looks like he's up to no good. He may be as nice as can be, after all, I can't understand a word that comes out of his or Father Ashby's mouth.

Here's the question though: How long ago was Maureen Ashby involved with John Teller? Because for at least a couple years she was tied to Jack Bauer, back when she was going under the alias of Kate Warner.

Sons of Anarchy 304 - "Home"
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One Tree Hill 803 Review- Podcasting a Shadow

Seriously, I thought that the two or three podcasts I posted her at the Pool a few months back would be boring to anyone other than my few readers, but Mouth McFadden's terrible podcast in this week's episode of One Tree Hill was boring to every and anyone who had to listen to it.

My review of last night's episode, "The Space In Between", is up over at TV Fanatic. This is an actual e-mail from my actual boss over at TV Fanatic:

"Sorry you had to sit through this...but it led to a solid review!"

He and I both! Honestly, I like reviewing One Tree Hill in addition to Chuck, Sons and Mad Men, because other wise I would have nothing but good things to say all the time. I enjoy taking my frustrations out on this show in writing, but M.L. House is correct in that everyone should be sorry for me for having to witness such atrocities.

Go check out my review over at TV Fanatic, or just jump to the comments to see that even the fans that go to the website to read about the show are really disliking it.

One Tree Hill 803 - "The Space In Between"
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Chuck 402 Review- I Don't Know How to Pack a Suitcase

Jeff (to Ellie)- "Rumor has it you're pregnant. Is there room in that womb for two?"

My review of last night's really fun Chuck went live over at TV Fanatic this morning. There wasn't much substance on the Mama Bartowski front, but we got a heck of a sweet cat fight between Sarah and this week's enemy. It was back to the status quo with Chuck and Sarah going out on a mission together, and Morgan and Casey handling their business at the Buy More.

We welcomed back Jeff and Lester, while also being graced by some big guest stars. Isaiah Mustafa, the Old Spice guy, impressed as a Buy More employee. Lou Ferrigno, the Incredible Hulk, failed to impress. And Bronson Pinchot, Balky or Serge from Beverly Hills Cop, was literally on camera for 1.5 seconds.

Check out the review, the Chuck Round Table, or just all the quotes over at TV Fanatic.

Chuck 402 - "Chuck vs. The Suitcase"
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Mad Men 410 Review- Panic Room

Only three episodes remain in this great fourth season of Mad Men. My review of the tenth episode, "Hands and Knees", is up over at TV Fanatic. I wrote about how a couple of the story lines were way too obvious, but a few others were pleasantly surprising.

Analogy of the week: "Meanwhile, Don is sweating through his shirts like he's Hugo Reyes staring down a bucket of ranch dressing."

Mad Men 410 - "Hands and Knees"
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