Chuck & Hellboy discuss lunch boxes

Just yesterday, I was trying to convince my friend to give “Chuck” a chance when it returns this fall. I couldn’t believe he hadn’t watched it, esp since it’s produced by the creator of “The OC”, a show my friend desperately tried to get me to watch. My friend said he just hadn’t made it around to it. Thus, I proceeded to give him a brief overview of why he should.

I described “Chuck” as a geekier, more tongue-in-cheek version of “Alias” meets “30 Rock”. Chuck (Zachary Levi) works at the Buy More as the leader of the computer repair department, Nerd Herd. He’s the typical geek slacker, living with his sister, playing video games and discussing the merits of Metal Gear Solid with his best friend Morgan.

Then, one day, he accidently has all the top secrets of the C.I.A. downloaded into his head and he’s forced into working for the government. He’s protected by Sarah, his potential love interest and friend, and Casey (Adam Baldwin) , the hard nose agent who would kill Chuck on the spot if the order came down.

The best part of the show is def not the stupid love triangle or the spy stuff. It’s all about the comic performances at the Buy More. Casey works there to keep a closer eye on Chuck, so seeing a spy forced to work retail is quite hilarious. But really it’s the Nerd Herd and other Buy More characters that keep me laughing and coming back for more.

I wouldn’t go far as to say it’s one the best comedies out there, but it’s certainly entertaining and worth space on my dvr.

And I love that these Hellboy II viral videos gave me a legitimate reason to discuss the awesomeness of “Chuck” on this here blog.

“Chuck” returns to NBC on September 29th, 8/7c.

Source: /Film VOTD

Related posts:

1. TV Spinoff Madness
2. OMFG. I Like “Gossip Girl”?!
3. Burn Notice
4. Futurama Movie #2: The Beast with a Billion Backs