#44 Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993-1997)
Action, Fantasy?
Mega Mana's Ranking: Not Ranked
I'm not a big fan of Superman. Most the time I find him pretty boring. This series is the one and only time I really loved the character. I think the big reason is that in this series Superman is the alternate identity of Clark Kent rather than the other way around like it usually is. Clark still wants to be a normal guy, he just does the superhero thing because he knows it is right. And Clark Kent is a great and entertaining character in this show, partially because he is so much more human than normal. You can say the same stuff about Smallville's Clark, but this is a better show all around. Biggest problem it has is there are some truly awful plotlines, particularly later in the series. But the first few seasons are great.
#43 Joan of Arcadia (2003-2005)
Drama, Fantasy
Mega Mana's Ranking: 70
God talks to a teenage girl. Many crazy adventures and funny moments ensue. As a Christian I think this show does an excellant job of portraying God, and what it is often like to follow him. I love how often the things he has her do seem pointless only to have a purpose she could never imagine. The drama with her family and friends is also excellant, with the cast doing a truly great job.
The first season of this show is amazing. The second season is a letdown. While still good it just can't compete, and the plotline of her doubting her messages from God so easily was just ludicrous considering all that had happened.
I'm still always amazed this show only went two seasons, so much happened that it seems like it had to have gone on longer.
#42 Sanctuary (2008-____)
Sci-fi, Mystery
Mega Mana's Ranking: Not Ranked
My favorite of the new crop of Sci-fi original shows. This is pretty basic, the world is full of mutants and strange "abnormal" creatures. The sanctuary find them and keeps them safe from the outside world and the outside world safe from them. The show has a very good cast of characters, and an amazing group of recurring characters. Any episode featuring two or more members of The Five will be a good episode.
The current season has been very disappointing, but the couple episodes based around The Five have been amazing and there is a good chance we will get a lot more of them coming up. Here's hoping. This show would have been at least top 30 after Season 2.
I also must mention that Emilie Ullerup is one of big TV crushes of recent years and thank this show for introducing me to her.
SPOILERS
All that said, the choice to kill the daughter made the show noticably worse, and I am finally being forced to accept that they aren't bringing her back. Kate is an awful replacement. The group has just lost the great chemistry that was there early on. And even Tesla and Druid can't completely fill the gap, as awesome as they are.
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