What I'm Watching: Swingtown

Swingtown: Season 1, Episode 12 "Surprise" (C)

This show is quickly becoming devastatingly repetitive, reasserting previously-established character traits rather than propelling along any new developments. The teacher's storyline is perhaps the most frustrating, with every single person in the world save for Lori proclaiming that he is a womanizer, but in truth he's the nicest guy ever willing to turn down his dream job for one of the most boring characters on television. I think Janet would do well as the new Dear Trudy, though Roger's job may ruin things. Bruce should be a bit more careful about his indiscretions. I guess they didn't have cell phones back then, but calling from his own bedroom in his own house seems rather purposefully foolish. Trina's pregnancy isn't nearly exciting as perhaps it might seem, especially because I'm sure Tom will be perfectly fine with it. Nothing really matters anyway, as this show is probably airing its last episode ever next week. A second season pickup would be surprising, and I think it's highly unlikely.