Brian Damage
10-01-2008, 03:04 PM
The second season debut of “Californication” didn’t fare so well, however. The drama’s 522,000 take was down 5%.
Showtime points out that "Californication" had a more suitable comedy lead in last year ("Weeds") and the premiere was made available On Demand for two weeks prior to its premiere. (Note here that Showtime classifies "Weeds" as a comedy, which is why the show's June premiere of 1.3 million isn't included among "Dexters" historic competition).
Sunday's "Dexter" was the first premiere episode since Daniel Cerone left the show. Personally, it seemed to have lost some of its urgency and momentum, but the critics disagree: "The results are exhilarating" says EW. "Truly and incredibly exciting television," says Goodman of the first few episodes. "Still a hugely entertaining show thanks to its charismatic lead actor and the tension that builds in its twisty-turny plots," says Rob Owen.
Californication: "The series isn't quite as good this year," Goodman says. "Another Showtime series is on the upswing," says Maureen Ryan. "With Hank now denied consent to his sordid fun, he is forced to spend all his time resisting the temptation that still abounds," says the Times.
http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/10/dexter-pops-cal.html
Showtime points out that "Californication" had a more suitable comedy lead in last year ("Weeds") and the premiere was made available On Demand for two weeks prior to its premiere. (Note here that Showtime classifies "Weeds" as a comedy, which is why the show's June premiere of 1.3 million isn't included among "Dexters" historic competition).
Sunday's "Dexter" was the first premiere episode since Daniel Cerone left the show. Personally, it seemed to have lost some of its urgency and momentum, but the critics disagree: "The results are exhilarating" says EW. "Truly and incredibly exciting television," says Goodman of the first few episodes. "Still a hugely entertaining show thanks to its charismatic lead actor and the tension that builds in its twisty-turny plots," says Rob Owen.
Californication: "The series isn't quite as good this year," Goodman says. "Another Showtime series is on the upswing," says Maureen Ryan. "With Hank now denied consent to his sordid fun, he is forced to spend all his time resisting the temptation that still abounds," says the Times.
http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/10/dexter-pops-cal.html