Summer seen as wasteland on broadcast TV for some critics and bloggers . Networks often run repeats and launch reality shows during summertime . Joe Bua blogs at IAmATVJunkie.com and counts among some of his favorite summer shows HBO 's `` True Blood , '' `` Torchwood Children of Earth '' on BBC America and Showtime 's `` Nurse Jackie . '' Cable stations offer destination viewing for new , hot shows . And the Internet has made it easier to watch live events online or via streaming video services like Netflix.
Summer seen as wasteland on broadcast TV for some critics and bloggers . Networks often run repeats and launch reality shows during summertime . Cable stations offer destination viewing for new , hot shows . And the Internet has made it easier to watch live events online or via streaming video services like Netflix.