New on M-Net Series in August 2008

Written by TVSA Team from the blog MNet Series on 24 Jul 2008
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New on M-Net Series in 2008:

NEW SHOWS

Age of Love
Premiere date: Friday 22 August at 23h00

Age of Love is a is a reality dating competition/social experiment that aims to put everyone’s preconceived notion of romance to the test.

One handsome and successful man in his thirties ...

Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis

... will date two very different groups of women: spunky, inexperienced younger women and beautiful, sophisticated older women. They're decades apart, but they'll all be competing for the same man and in the end - after a series of unexpected twists and turns - he'll have to decide if love is ageless.

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Swingtown
Premiere date: Wednesday 27 August at 23h00

Swingtown is a drama series that peeks into the shag-carpeted suburban homes of the 1970s to find couples revelling in the sexual and social revolution that introduced open marriages, women's liberation and challenged conventional wisdom.

During this era of provocative change, Susan and Bruce Miller move their family into an affluent Chicago suburb in search of a different sense of community. They’re after a taste of true suburbia - barbecues and get-togethers with their new neighbours, as well as a change of pace for their teenage daughter and pre-teen son.

Enter Tom and Trina Decker, a striking, outgoing couple who redefine the term "neighbourhood watch." After a mind-blowing evening with them, Susan and Bruce realize that couples in this town share much more than recipes, local gossip and a view of Lake Michigan and are worlds apart from their former conservative neighbours, Janet and Roger Thompson.

Susan's loyal friend Janet is appalled by what she witnesses in the new neighbourhood, while Roger, though dutiful to his wife, may be more intrigued than she knows. Initially stunned themselves, the Millers are tempted by the possibility that this alternative lifestyle might add the zing they've been looking for in their own marriage.

Swingtown's pilot episode is directed by Alan Poul - a director on HBO's Rome, Six Feet Under and Big Love. It's written by Mike Kelley - producer of Jericho.

NEW SEASONS

Notes from the Underbelly 2
Premiere date: Saturday 2 August at 21h00

Notes from the Underbelly returns for it's second season. An ensemble comedy, the story centres around Andrew and Lauren who are expecting their first baby.

The show chronicles the challenges they face as they get closer to their baby's arrival. In Season 1 the first challenge was lying to everyone about being pregnant for the first three months until it was safe to tell people.

In the first Season 2 episode:

Realizing he may be a pushover, Andrew forces himself to be more assertive. It proves to be a big turn-on for Lauren, until he embraces his opinions to the point where the delicate balance of their relationship is threatened. Eric and Julie hire a nanny who refuses to divulge the secret swaddling technique that instantly calms Baby Perry. Meanwhile, Danny and Cooper find themselves "accidentally dating" when he starts cooking for her in return for legal aid.

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So You Think You Can Dance 4
Premiere date: Tuesday 19 August at 19h00
Results show: Wednesdays at 19h00

In this new fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance producers will once more travel across America once more in search of dancers who represent the rhythm of the country.

Those who spark the judges' interest during auditions will be invited to call-backs, where they will work with top choreographers. During the call-back week, the judges choose the Top 20 dancers who will continue in the competition.

Once the series is down to the Top 10 finalists, it's solely up to America to decide who remains in the competition. Following the performance shows, viewers can vote for their favourite couples. The live results shows reveal who keeps dancing and who goes home.

Result Show info: times and day to follow.

TVSA's So You Think You Can Dance Mini-Site.

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Beauty and the Geek Season 4
Premiere date: Friday 22 August at 20h00

In this new season of Beauty and the Geek 10 ditzy beauties are paired up with 10 geeky men to go through a new series of relationship-building exercises, where they're forced to learn more about each others’ contrasting lifestyles in the hope of winning a grand prize.

The season sees extra episodes - 13 in total in contrast to the 9 of Season 3. The geeks get their make-over in episode 6 and episode 7's a newly added recap.

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Home Improvement 7
Premiere date: Saturday 23 August at 19h00

The seventh season of the Taylor family antics sees Brad, Randy and Mark all grown up and ready to give their parents a run for their money.

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Golden Girls 7
Premiere date: Saturday 30 August at 18h30