Save Our Show

While I typically don't wander outside the literacy realm, I wanted to take a moment to encourage anyone who hasn't already to check out the exceptionally wonderful Veronica Mars on UPN. The show's in dire straits ratings-wise and there's growing uncertainty about whether the UPN/WB merger network (the CW) will pick up the show for a third season. For those that haven't seen it, it's a whip-smart noir drama filled with complex mystery, crackling dialogue, and some of the finest acting I've ever seen. Kristen Bell's starring work on the series already makes her far more worthy of an Emmy than any of the Desperate Housewives crew, and creator Rob Thomas does more to defy the conventions of mystery than J.J. Abrams could ever dream. Many shows with season-long mysteries let down in their second season (cough Lost cough), but Veronica Mars is better than ever.

If you've already discovered this amazing piece of programming (from UPN! I know!), please go vote in E! Online's Save One Show poll to let the heads of the CW know that you'll support the show if it makes the move. For those that haven't, add the Season 1 DVDs to your Netflix queue, surf over to MarsInvestigations.net and start getting caught up on the greatest show running. The final two new episodes of Season 2 air Tuesdays 9/8c on UPN.