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What the Brits are watching on the other side of the pond

Foreign yet familiar alternatives for those trapped in the “Office” or “Curb” rut.

Foreign yet familiar alternatives for those trapped in the “Office” or “Curb” rut.

Majoring in TV: undeclared and unfazed, taking a cue from primetime

Though television usually portrays characters with steady jobs requiring intense and specialized education, even the undeclared among us can learn something from popular TV shows.

Though television usually portrays characters with steady jobs requiring intense and specialized education, even the undeclared among us can learn something from popular TV shows.

Majoring in TV: Network dramas give pre-med students a taste of their future medicine

A recent surge in popularity in the medical show genre has provided many examples of doctors for the next generation’s pre-med students.

A recent surge in popularity in the medical show genre has provided many examples of doctors for the next generation’s pre-med students.

Majoring in TV: Anthropology Majors Dig Bones

When asked what he thought of the FOX show Bones in relation to his anthropology major, one CC ’11 student, who wished to remain anonymous, responded, “I would go gay for David Boreanaz. And then straight. And then gay again.” While that wasn’t quite the answer I had anticipated, I certainly agree that Boreanaz’s hotness can make anyone watch any show, even one about forensic anthropology.

When asked what he thought of the FOX show Bones in relation to his anthropology major, one CC ’11 student, who wished to remain anonymous, responded, “I would go gay for David Boreanaz. And then straight. And then gay again.” While that wasn’t quite the answer I had anticipated, I certainly agree that Boreanaz’s hotness can make anyone watch any show, even one about forensic anthropology.

Dollhouse: A Dystopian Drama

Hot chicks, complicated mythology, futuristic technology—everything a genre-junkie could want can be found in Joss Whedon’s newest show, Dollhouse, which airs Fridays at 9 p.m. on FOX.

Hot chicks, complicated mythology, futuristic technology—everything a genre-junkie could want can be found in Joss Whedon’s newest show, Dollhouse, which airs Fridays at 9 p.m. on FOX.

Majoring in TV: Physics Nerds Find Resonance in The Big Bang Theory

As a Barnard College sophomore, major declaration is swiftly sneaking up on me. Will I fulfill my spirit, and choose English? My wallet, and choose economics? My brain, and choose biology?

As a Barnard College sophomore, major declaration is swiftly sneaking up on me. Will I fulfill my spirit, and choose English? My wallet, and choose economics? My brain, and choose biology?

Spin-offs That Rival or Surpass Their Predecessors

There are two golden rules of television: when it’s not broken, don’t fix it, and when it’s performing well in the ratings, make a spin-off.

There are two golden rules of television: when it’s not broken, don’t fix it, and when it’s performing well in the ratings, make a spin-off.