Posted by Dustin on 07.06.2010 at 6:46 pm

MARCUS SUSPECTS NICK IS HIDING SOMETHING AFTER TERESA’S MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE ON ABC’S THE GATES

“Repercussions” – No sooner is Nick assailed with the revelation that vampires exist and are living inside The Gates, than he finds himself forced into an alliance with one. To complicate matters, Marcus begins an investigation into Teresa’s disappearance, bringing him dangerously close to uncovering the secret that Dylan and Nick share. Devon is brewing up some trouble of her own when she decides to let bygones be bygones and attend a party with her ex-husband and his new wife. Meanwhile, Andie is reeling from a recent discovery that threatens to stunt her budding relationship with Charlie. Unfazed and enamored, Charlie continues to pursue her, oblivious to the mortal danger he may face in “The Gates,” SUNDAY, JULY 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Starring are Victoria Platt as Peg Mueller, Brett Cullen as Frank Buckley, McKaley Miller as Dana Monohan, Georgia Cole as Emily Radcliff, Kyle Secor as Thomas Bates, Devon Gummersall as Chad Taylor, Barbara Alyn Woods as Barbara Jansen, Gloria Votsis as Vanessa Buckley, and Shanna Forrestall as Nicole Romero. .

CLAIRE IS READY TO CHANGE THE TERMS OF HER RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRISTIAN ON ABC’S THE GATES

“Jurisdiction” – When a neighbor is murdered inside The Gates at the hand of a vampire, Nick enlists Dylan’s help to find the killer. Sarah organizes a school fundraiser at Devon’s Spa, but finds it difficult to bring bickering factions together. Claire attempts to end her “arrangement” with Christian, only to find him more entrenched in her life than ever. Frustrated by the side effects, Andie stops taking her medicine and tries to control her symptoms, resulting in dire consequences for those around her in “The Gates,” SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Starring are Victoria Platt as Peg Mueller, Brett Cullen as Frank Buckley, Georgia Cole as Emily Radcliff, Matthew Cornwell as Eddie Barnes, Gloria Votsis as Vanessa Buckley, Andrea Powell as Karen Crezski, Paul Blackthorne as Christian Harper, Barbara Alyn Woods as Barbara Jansen, Melissa Ponzio as Gloria Bennett, Kelly Collins Lintz as Fund-Raising Mom, Rob Pralgo as Alex Dupree, and Pam Greenas Woman.

Posted by Dustin on 06.28.2010 at 7:06 pm

So I am actually really loving “Scoundrels” on ABC. I didn’t think I would, but it’s a good show. I’m still waiting for Logan the prodigal son to show his true West colors. It was brought up in the latest show by the police detective that he can’t believe Logan passed the bar on his first try. Hmmmm. I’m also wondering what the guy really wants from the sister who wants to be a model.

I found the second episode of “The Gates” better than the first. I loved the story with the daughter Andy being a succubus. Never saw that coming! She doesn’t know and the doctor told the father to tell her before she hurt a boy. I think that will happen before he can tell her though.

I am guessing the witch that runs the day spa drugged the ex-cop and somehow got him to kill the old chief of police with a spell? He did have her spa tea in his house.

Finally I am really wondering what is really going on with the girl who likes the kinda dorky young cop. At this point everyone in The Gates seems to be some kind of supernatural. What’s her story?

Posted by Dustin on 06.28.2010 at 3:02 pm

Because next week is the 4th, both shows are reruns of their pilots. New episodes air on July 11th and 18th.

A THREAT FORCES LOGAN WEST TO SHOW HIS TRUE “WEST” FAMILY COLORS, ON ABC’S “SCOUNDRELS”

“Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire” – A threat forces Logan West to show his true “West” family colors and Heather is hired in a local strip club, on “Scoundrels,” SUNDAY, JULY 11 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Cast: Greg Serano as Cruz, Michael Bowen as Charlie, Jesus Mayorga as Billy, Marya Beauvais as Alexandra “Lexy” Markham, David House as Robby Monroe, Grant Show as Alan Markham, Johnathan McClain as Hugh Barnes, Marshall Teague as John Stierson and Tait Fletcher as inmate.

CHERYL REALIZES HER MARRIAGE IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE, ON ABC’S “SCOUNDRELS”

“Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?” – Logan agrees to represent Wolf in the appeal process, and Cheryl realizes her marriage to Wolf is in serious trouble, on “Scoundrels,” SUNDAY, JULY 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Cast: Greg Serano as Cruz, Scott Ryan as Tad, Rachel Boston as Tanya, Jesus Mayorga as Billy, Marya Beauvais as Alexandra “Lexy” Markham and Chris Browning as Russell Bickley.

FRANK IS EMBROILED IN A NEW INVESTIGATION, AND CLAIRE IS CONFRONTED BY AN OLD FRIEND ABC’S “THE GATES” ON ABC

“Breach” – There’s been a robbery at the McCallisters’, setting off a series of similar mysterious robberies around town. Meanwhile Brett does his best to get his relationship back on track with Andie, though she still finds herself drawn to Charlie; Lukas encourages Brett to join the pack and blow off a little steam; Leigh is not herself when she loses an important package, and possibly her connection with Marcus; and Claire reunites with an old friend who questions her transformation to a humble housewife, on “The Gates,” SUNDAY, JULY 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Starring are Victoria Platt as Peg Mueller, James Preston as Lukas Ford, Devyn Tyler as Mia Mueller, Shannon Lucio as Teresa, Linden Ashby as Ben McAllister, Andrea Powell as Karen Crezski, Paul Blackthorne as Christian Harper, Jason Davis as Mr. Abernathy, Rachel DiPillo as Lexie, Kendrick Cross as tech guy, Kym Jackson as gorgeous woman, Chris Jensen as Gerald Crouse and Catherine Dyer as Lauren Crouse.

FRANK FINDS AND UNLIKELY ALLY IN A NEIGHBOR, AND BRETT BEGINS RUNNING WITH A NEW CROWD, ON ABC’S “THE GATES”

“The Monster Within” – A missing hunter casts unwanted attention on Brett and the pack, creating tension with Coach Ross. Meanwhile Nick and Dylan try to put their differences aside during The Gates Father/Daughter Dance, with mixed results; and Andie and Charlie’s relationship looks like it’s headed for smooth sailing, until an unexpected secret turns everything upside down, on “The Gates,” SUNDAY, JULY 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Starring are McKaley Miller as Dana Monohan, Georgia Cole as Emily Radcliff, James Preston as Lukas Ford, Roger Cross as Coach Ross, Shannon Lucio as Teresa, Kyle Secor as Thomas Bates, Paul Blackthorne as Christian Harper, Rachel DiPillo as Lexie, Matt Martin as Stan Patterson, Barbara Alyn Woods as Barbara Jansen and Stacey Turner as newscaster.

Posted by Dustin on 06.22.2010 at 11:19 am

I have yet to watch “Scoundrels” to decide if it is something I want to watch, it’s on Tivo. But here are the july 11th spoilers for it and “The Gates.” Oh and if you want to relive the heartbreak that was “Eastwick’s” cancellation, ABC has two new episodes on July 10th for you! (One I believe was one they completely skipped over)

Read on for all the spoilers . . .

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Posted by Dustin on 06.21.2010 at 1:36 pm

So ABC’s “The Gates” premiered last night, fittingly right after “True Blood.” I felt like I went from watching a show about vampires and werewolves to another show about vampires and werewolves. Oh I did!

The show is about a gated community, built as the developer put it, because some people didn’t feel safe in the outside world. The show has a new police captain taking over and moving his family into “The Gates.” Unlike the old captain though, he’s not about to be bribed into ignoring what goes on. What goes on? Well there is a vampire couple, the wife who seems to have a bad habit of killing people. Then apparently the football team at the local high school is a pack of werewolves. Post Note: There are also two witches, one who has an issue that the other is basically drugging half of the gates with magical herbs she gives them to make teas out of.

I have to watch it again. I feel like it was too much vampires and werewolves in 2 hours for me to keep track of. I definitely liked the vampire couple and whatever weirdness is going on with them. The werewolves kids storyline, not so much. The whole thing was very “True Blood” meets “Desperate Housewives” in a way honestly.

Did you watch it? Did you like it? Will you watch it again?

Posted by Dustin on 06.08.2010 at 5:33 pm

I haven’t yet decided if I will actually watch “The Gates” or “Scoundrels” past the first episodes, but given the lack of other stuff, I suspect I will. I have been hearing good things about “The Gates” from those who have screened some early episodes.

NICK DISCOVERS THERE’S SOMETHING LURKING BENEATH THE SURFACE, ON ABC’S “THE GATES”

“What Lies Beneath” – Nick investigates the death of the last Chief of Police, disturbed by what he’s starting to discover about The Gates. Claire Radcliff deals with the repercussions from her recent transgression, fighting to put the past behind her. At school, Andie struggles to sort out her blossoming feelings for Charlie. And Brett works hard to keep dating Andie while fighting off Lukas’ tempting offer to “come running,” on “The Gates,” SUNDAY, JUNE 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Starring are Brett Cullen as Frank Buckley, McKaley Miller as Dana Monahan, Georgia Cole as Emily Radcliff, James Preston as Lukas Ford, Shannon Lucio as Teresa, Kyle Secor as Thomas Bates, Devon Gummersall as Chad Taylor, Louis Herthum as Simon Ford, Marcus Lyle Brown as the medical examiner and Lauren Nash as the mock trial teacher.

CHERYL GETS A JOB AS A “CHECKOUT CHICK” AS THE WEST FAMILY TRIES TO EMBRACE A CRIME-FREE LIFESTYLE, ON ABC’S “SCOUNDRELS”

“Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary” – Cheryl gets a job as a “checkout chick” at the local grocery store, Heather tries her hand at the local Burger Barn and Cal finds out his “pool boy” job requires more than expected, as the West family tries to embrace a crime-free lifestyle, on “Scoundrels,” SUNDAY,
JUNE 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Cast: John Lawlor as Grandpa West, Jessalyn Wanlim as Patty Hong, Greg Serano as Cruz, Scott Ryan as Tad, Alex Knight as Detective Potts, Stephanie Honore as Gretta, Dina Meyer as Nina Hong, Jessica Collins as Valerie Bottoms, Michael Bowen as Charlie, George Kee Cheung as Mr. Hong, Jesus Mayorga as Billy, David House as Robby Monroe, Carla-Rae Holland as Mrs. Tihoobaanii, Marc Vann as Lawrence Greenwood, Maggie Fine as Kaylee Ryles, Andy Brooks as Yan, Tatanka Means as Oscar Altsoba and Brent Lambert as Fast Food Manager.

Posted by Dustin on 05.30.2010 at 2:25 pm

If you haven’t made up your mind yet on the new ABC shows “Scoundrels” and “The Gates,” here are the first spoiler releases for them. I plan on at least watching the premiers to see if they are something I’ll enjoy.

THE MONHANS ARRIVE AT THE GATES AND MEET THEIR INVITING NEW NEIGHBORS, ON THE PREMIERE OF ABC’S “THE GATES”

“Pilot” – The Monohan family move into their new home in The Gates, an exclusive community of perfectly manicured lawns and friendly neighbors. But things grow complicated when Nick Monohan, the new Chief of Police, has to investigate those neighbors in a missing persons case during his first day on the job. Claire and Dylan Radcliff fight to hide not only their involvement in Nick’s case, but their rather unusual family secret. Meanwhile, Charlie Monohan tries to adjust to his new school, finding a friend in the beautiful but unavailable Andie Bates. Just when his family is finally settling in, Nick’s world is rocked by a late-night caller with some terrible news, on the premiere of “The Gates,” SUNDAY, JUNE 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“The Gates” stars Frank Grillo as Nick Monohan, Marisol Nichols as Sarah Monahan, Rhona Mitra as Claire Radcliff, Luke Mably as Dylan Radcliff, Travis Caldwell as Charlie Monohan, Skyler Samuels as Andie Bates, Colton Haynes as Brett Crezski, Chandra West as Devon, Victoria Platt as Peg Mueller, Justin Miles as Marcus Jordan and Janina Gavankar as Leigh Turner.

Guest Starring are Brett Cullen as Frank Buckley, McKaley as Dana Monahan, Georgia Cole as Emily Radcliff, James Preston as Lukas Ford, Devyn Tyler as Mia Mueller, Roger Cross as Coach Ross, John Rodriguez as Riley, Billy Slaughter as teacher, Matthew Cornwell as Eddie Barnes, Johnny Messner as Mark Woodbury, Randy Austin as state cop and Carrie Scharbo as concerned mother.

THE MOTHER OF A FAMILY OF SMALL-TOWN CRIMINALS TRIES TO PUT HER KIDS ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW, ON THE PRMIERE OF ABC’S “SCOUNDRELS”

“And Jill Came Tumbling After” – A family of small-town criminals is shaken when their father is sentenced to a surprisingly long prison term, leaving mom to take care of the criminally enterprising brood. In an effort to keep her kids out of trouble, she decides it’s time for the family to go straight, despite their best efforts to maintain the status quo, on the premiere of “Scoundrels,” SUNDAY, JUNE 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Virginia Madsen, Independent Spirit Award winner as well as an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee (“Sideways,” “The Astronaut Farmer”) stars as Cheryl West, the mother who must take charge and try to keep her kids on the straight and narrow. “Scoundrels” also stars David James Elliott as Wolfgang “Wolf” West, Patrick Flueger as Logan West/Calvin “Cal” West, Leven Rambin as Heather West, Vanessa Marano as Hope West and Carlos Bernard as Sergeant Mack.

Guest Cast: John Lawlor as Grandpa West, Jessalyn Wanlim as Patty Hong, Greg Serano as Cruz, Scott Ryan as Tad, Alex Knight as Detective Potts, Jessica Collins as Valerie Bottoms, Michael Bowen as Charlie, Hank Rogerson as Cousin JJ, Jesus Mayorga as Billy, Mark Sivertsen as Rene, Andy Brooks as Yan, Eleanor Bravo as Granny Hong, Dave Colon as Mr. Howard and Heather Nicole Gonzales as 9-year-old-Hope.