Here’s how the rest of the shows stacked up.Now onto this week’s [...]]]> In last week’s poll we asked which your favourite new shows of the Fall 2009 season were, and the results are in! Your top 3 were Stargate Universe (26%), Glee (23%) and FlashForward (16%). Well, two out of three ain’t bad, in my opinion…

Here’s how the rest of the shows stacked up.Now onto this week’s poll…

Showtime’s Dexter, telling the tale of a serial killer who only preys on those who “deserve it”, has been one of the more surprising successes of the last few years, and for good reason. It’s dark, witty, gruesome and engaging, with an almost perfectly cast group of actors and a glossy aesthetic. Whilst some episodes can be noticeably weaker than others the show is, for the most part, very consistently entertaining.

The question is, how much longer can that go on for? The premise of Dexter requires that the police department who employ Dexter never learn of the truth, and presumably the same could be said for his wife Rita and sister Deb. But is it feasible for the show to carry on much longer without (it has to be said) an increasingly sloppy Dexter making a fatal mistake and revealing himself to the wrong person?

The show is currently in its fourth season, and has already been assured of a fifth. Would you happily see the show draw to an end with the finale of its fifth season, or do you think there’s more mileage to Dexter’s story? I personally hope the fifth season is the last, simply so that the show can go out on top and not risk a decline in quality.

What do you think?

You’ve got a maximum of [...]]]> In last week’s poll 63% of you said that you wanted to see more Whedonverse actors appearing in Dollhouse. This week I want to know which of the new shows this season have struck a chord with you and ensured that you’ll be glued to your seat every week for them.

You’ve got a maximum of three choices, so pick wisely…

With three strong TV casts behind him should Joss Whedon once again draft in some old friends to appear in Dollhouse or does the Whedon stable of [...]]]> Dollhouse is crammed full of Joss’ former actors; Eliza Dushku, Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Felicia Day, Mark Sheppard and Alan Tudyk all appeared in either Buffy, Angel or Firefly.

With three strong TV casts behind him should Joss Whedon once again draft in some old friends to appear in Dollhouse or does the Whedon stable of actors need fresh blood? If you’d like to see some old faces pop up, tell us who in the comments below.

The comic relief character is one of those old staples of TV drama; a figure the camera can cut to for a quick quip or a comedy pratfall to brighten up a dark moment. Sometimes these characters can represent the audience and say [...]]]> EDIT: And the winner is… Dr. Gregory House, with 33% of the vote!

The comic relief character is one of those old staples of TV drama; a figure the camera can cut to for a quick quip or a comedy pratfall to brighten up a dark moment. Sometimes these characters can represent the audience and say what we’re all thinking (Lost’s Hurley) and other times they’re just dumb as a sack of spanners (True Blood’s Jason), but they can inevitably squeeze a chuckle out of us.

But who provides the best comic relief in dramatic shows? The poll below has a handful of answers suggested by our good readers, but if you have a favourite who isn’t in the list, leave a comment with your vote! Just remember – this is limited to shows currently on TV. Read on for the poll…