“Shark Tank” introduces new sets of ideas
By Tatiana Lee, Editor
Take a dive with the show Shark Tank. It’s not a new show to ABC, but its returning season had its first episode for its new time slot of 9/8c on Fridays.
Shark Tank has viewers on the edge, full of excitement and the urge to want to yell at the TV. It’s a show about amateur to pro entrepreneurs who need a little help with starting up their business.
As the entrepreneurs approach the investors, otherwise known as the “sharks,” they give a demonstration about their product. They give the details on how they came up with the idea, how they created it, and what they did to make it happen. They need at least one shark to take them on and give them the money they need in order to proceed to the next stage. The shark that is willing to supply the money will help create the product, fill requested orders, and place it on shelves of stores that will sell the product.
Shark Tank will leave audiences curious on how the entrepreneurs’ merchandise will do on the shelves. Has anyone ever seen a lipstick that is made out of old lipsticks people already had? How about a container that stores food, and all customers had to do was stick the container to their plate, placing the food on it for them, to eat? The show presents intriguing items that will interest viewers within only a few seconds of witnessing it on their TV.
Tim Allen returns with his comedic antics
By Lourinda Triplett, Editor
Last Man Standing is Mike Baxter (Tim Allen) is a man in a woman’s world. He has a life between being a husband and parent, while also working as a marketing director for an outdoor sporting goods store. Mike is the male in a house full of women, his wife Vanessa and three daughters Eve, Kristin and Mandy.
In the second season premiere, Mandy is voting for the first time, but is indecisive on whom she should choose — Romney or Obama. Soon enough, the whole family, excluding Vanessa whom only wants peace, is fighting to persuade Mandy to side with one of the candidates, causing chaos in the Baxter household.
Last Man Standing is a family-friendly sitcom. The second season premiere was filled with comedic qualities, just as good as last season. Tim Allen’s jokes didn’t fail to hit the punch line and the whole cast itself was entertaining to watch.
There were two recasts for season two of the show. Alexandra Krosney, who played the eldest daughter Kristin, left the crew and was replaced by Amanda Fuller (Grey’s Anatomy). There was also a decision by the writers to build more of a story line for character Ryan, Kristin’s baby daddy. However, the original actor, Nick Jonas, could not become a show regular and was replaced by Greek’s Jordan Masterson.
Last Man Standing airs new episodes every Friday night at 7 PM on ABC.
Syfy’s “Total Blackout” is back and better
By Jaemee Cordero, Editor
What do most teens get a kick out of in entertainment these days? They love seeing people freak out and that’s exactly what Syfy’s extreme gameshow Total Blackout season two premiere is jam-packed with.
Total Blackout places multiple contestants in a series of challenges, but with a twist–these challenges must be performed in complete darkness. It may be a competition, but their worst enemy isn’t their fellow competitors, it’s their own imaginations.
A common challenge given to contestants is guessing what a certain object is using any of the five senses, but eyesight.
During the season two premiere, the objects ranged from a small hairbrush to a bellowing camel. Audiences will find themselves laughing and gaping at the ridiculous guesses and constant jumpy, fearful, and hilarious reactions from the contestants.
The show’s entertainment quality is even better being hosted by Jaleel White (Family Matters), with his clever comments and humorous nature. It is a unique, fresh idea to television and addicting to watch. It is not only funny, it is fascinating to see the strategies contestants put together to finish their challenges. Anyone of any age can find this show enjoyable.
Syfy’s Total Blackout airs new episodes on Tuesdays at 10/9c.
