Glee, American Horror Story and The New Norman are three of my favorite television series and they were all created by Ryan Murphy. Before Glee, I was an avid viewer of Murphy's Nip/Tuck for a few years, especially during the Carver storyline, and was impressed with the often controversial subject matter. The diversity of the aforementioned series speaks to the creativity of Murphy, who is willing to take chances and experiment with different genres. Despite the critical backlash facing Glee, I have remained a loyal viewer. Yes, the consistency is lacking, but some episodes are brilliant, including this season's "The Break Up." Glee also routinely introduces likable new characters who are portrayed by talented youngsters. There is still much to like about the series.
American Horror Story has had two terrific seasons and I am thrilled to see Jessica Lange prove that she has not lost her ability to steal every scene in which she appears. The series, like Nip/Tuck, is not afraid to explore controversial subject matter and the writing constantly challenges the actors to rise to the occasion and they almost always do.
The New Normal seemed to be an early critical favorite, but has since fallen out of favor. I am enjoying the series and I think the work that young Bebe Wood (Shania) has been doing is Emmy worthy. The writing for The New Normal is strong and the banter between Shania and Bryan (Andrew Rannells) is just perfect. I hope the series finds the audience that it deserves. Three is clearly a charm for Ryan Murphy.
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