The Medium is Not Enough TV blog: Microfeed for "Third-episode verdict: Chuck" http://www.the-medium-is-not-enough.com/2007/10/thirdepisode_verdict_chuck.php Comments for the entry "Third-episode verdict: Chuck" en-us Movable Type v4.32-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:05:42 +00:00 Comment from Toby OB If I didn't have a DVR now, I would have to chose taping 'HIMYM' over 'Chuck', but luckily I don't have to make that decision. I'm enjoying 'Chuck' and I think it has more potential not to be repetitive than 'Reaper'.

I only wish they made Zach Levi look a little more nerdy - would it have killed them to make him at least wear glasses? Clark Kent wore glasses; Doctor Ten wears glasses. At least it would have been something to suggest he's a fish out of water in the spy world.

A minore gripe, sure, but I think those in the audience who could have identified and cheered having someone represent them on TV will see him for a poser.

Based on (most of) his attitudes during the tango sequence this week, I don't think it'll be long before he redefines himself and sheds the nerdy/geeky mannerisms. And then he'll be just another spy.

So I enjoy watching it, but I recognize it has problems....

]]> 3584@http://www.the-medium-is-not-enough.com/#c22405 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:05:42 +00:00 Comment from MediumRob How I Met Your Mother? Ooh, didn't like that much. I'd have gone with Chuck instead.

Not sure how much Chuck is going to veer towards the "you are what you make of yourself" option of traditional US dramas or whether his slack will remain intact. Actually, though, I'm glad he doesn't wear glasses since that's quite a tedious geek stereotype. Good to have a little variety now and then.

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