Lindsay Sperling’s Top 10 TV Shows Of 2013

Television isn't made by any one person, and it certainly isn't made for any one specific demographic, which can sometimes blur the line between what is considered "good" TV and what isn't. In contrast to "popular opinion," I admittedly prefer some television series that are heavier on the fluff factor (I offer most of the shows I regularly review as examples) rather than what can be considered as compelling examples of TV narrative at its' finest. But, that's what I love about the medium. Good television is not exclusive to one genre or network. You can find series that fit all of your viewing desires without sacrificing personal taste; the part of me that loves to see comic book characters come to life on film can enjoy CW's Arrow while the history buff part of me craved Showtime's mini-series The White Queen.

Lindsay Sperling

Published: Jan 2, 2014 05:55 pm

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5. Revolution

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Arguably, the best thing about the entire Twilight saga was the comic relief provided by Kristen Stewart’s on-screen father, Billy Burke. Now the actor is offering up some of that same charisma on the NBC drama Revolution, and it’s positively addicting.

Revolution spent the first season sort of questioning what had become the status-quo after fifteen years of adjusting to life without modern conveniences – although I assume that some of the things that have been developed didn’t require computers, batteries, etc. and were still useful.

The journey that Charlie (Tracy Spiridakos) started on after her father was killed at the hands of the Monroe Militia, and her brother was taken hostage, ended on a sad note with the realization that her parents were involved with the original cause of the blackout. Charlie was forced to ally herself with new people and accept that in war, there are casualties. We saw several notable characters killed in the first season alone, but we also saw unlikely heroes emerge, both of which have carried over into Revolution‘s sophomore season.

The series also offered one of the most shocking cliffhangers that I’ve ever seen – the heroes not being able to save the day. It definitely goes against the preconceived notions instilled in viewers. I spent the entire summer hiatus assured that they had of course beat the odds. It wasn’t until the show came back in September, and several jaw-dropping minutes, before I realized what had really been the outcome of the last scene in the season 1 finale.

Between the realization that they failed, the re-emergence of the United States government as the “savior of the people,” and the transformation that Monroe (David Lyons) has undergone since losing his seat of power, Revolution ranks high on my list of must-see TV. I’m most intrigued to see the dynamic between Charlie and Monroe when the show returns this January, as it continues to develop into something that I think both characters desperately need at this point in their personal growth.

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Lindsay Sperling

Lindsay Sperling has A.D.D. and her tastes reflect it. Her movie collection boasts everything from Casablanca to John Tucker Must Die to every season of Sons of Anarchy to-date. She adamantly supported a Veronica Mars Movie (yes, she did make a donation to see it happen..and also possibly for the t-shirt), hopes that the Fast & Furious franchise continues far into the future, and has read every popular YA book series turned film in recent years (except Harry Potter..). When she's not on an indie film set or educating the youth of America, she uses her time arguably productive as a freelance writer.