Odds are that I should suck it up, ignore my fear and just watch Harper’s Island, after all, while it might not be the better show, it’s the show I’d rather watch. Add to that the fact that I’ll probably only ever be able to watch Harper’s Island after dark and therefore always have issues falling asleep afterwards, and the choice seems even more clear. But, for all that, I can’t just accept that as a conclusion.
Now, Harper’s Island does have another advantage to it -- it was really pretty clear who was going to die and when in the premiere, so I could easily skip those bits, or just build up my courage as those moments approach. I’m pretty convinced that won’t work, but odds are it’s exactly what I’m going to try to do.
Yup, the more I think about it, the more satisfied I am that the correct call is exactly that one -- watch Harper’s Island and close my eyes during all the scary bits. It’s probably not a method that will work perfectly, but at least I’ll have the feeling that even though I might not be able to sleep brilliantly tonight, I’ll have watched the right show.
That’s probably the most important thing.
Article comments
1 - Fitz
This is why Tivo is your friend. Record something from earlier in the week that you didn't have a chance to watch and you'll never lack for better TV options. :)
2 - bliffle
You're nuts!
Tonight at 10PM you SHOULD be watching PBS presentation of "Lucia di Lammermoor" with the beautiful Anna ("My Kisses Are Like Fire!")Netrebko in the title role. And Netrebkos voice is improving: even greater with motherhood. Deeper and stronger. She's no longer just an incredibly sexy brunette from Russia, she's a tremendous singer and actor, too!
Greatest Mad Scene in opera! And you'll miss it if you waste your time on the commercial networks.
I suppose you missed Netrebko in "Romeo and Juliette" the other night, with the sexiest scene ever on TV opera.