Posted On August 7, 2014 By In Television

5 Summer TV Shows You Need To Watch

 
 

 

1) “The Leftovers” on HBO

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This creepy drama of 2% of the population up and **poofing** is a must for any TV-Lover’s list.  That is if you don’t end up getting crazy nightmares of old ladies dressed in all white smoking Marlboros!

 

2) “Ray Donovan” on Showtime

 

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Take “The Sopranos,” dress em up, move them to LA, and BOOM!  You got yourself one awesome thrill ride starring a dynamite cast of thugs headed by Liev “I’m a fucking badass!” Schreiber.

 

3) “Tyrant” on FX

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If “Homeland” and “Good Fellas” had a baby, then that baby would be the edgy Middle-Eastern set “Tyrant.”  The political drama pulls the curtain back on a world of lies, deceit, and absolute power.  Set your DVRs in 3…2…1…

 

4) “Extant” on CBS

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Halle Berry in a tight jump suit.  Next…

But honestly, if the android/kid doesn’t freak you out, wait til we see what bursts out of Ms. Berry’s stomach!

 

5) “Married” on FX

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The hot new comedy of the summer.  This little gem of a show takes no prisoners as it defecates on what is acceptable on TV and leaves you asking yourself, did she just say that?

 

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Jason William Spencer is a Screenwriter/TV Writer residing in Studio City, right up the hill from Hollywood. His current project is with Zakir Pictures, where he is the Screenwriter for "Opposites Attract," a feature-length drama set to debut Thanksgiving Day, 2015. His feature-length film "To Here Knows When" won Project of the Month on IndieWire and is currently in Pre-Production. He is adapting the short story "All That You Love Will Be Carried Away" by Stephen King into a short film. His TV Pilot, “Hicks,” was featured at the LA Scripted Comedy Festival this year. He's the Screenwriter and Executive Producer for the Short Drama Film “Change of Heart” currently in Pre-Production. He's a Comedy Sketch Writer for ProCo Production Company on FunnyOrDie.com He also is currently involved with James Franco's School for the Arts Studio 4 Writing Lab. Jason is currently unrepresented and is actively seeking an Agent and/or Manager. Follow Jason on Twitter @RockChalkSpence and follow his work at JasonWilliamSpencer.com