25 New And Returning TV Shows To Watch This Summer
4. Halt And Catch Fire - August 2nd
Halt and Catch Fire, which takes place in Texas' Silicon Prairie, tells the story of the personal computer revolution beginning in 1983. It's an interesting period drama that doesn't have the high stakes of other AMC shows like The Walking Dead or Breaking Bad, but is still often pretty fascinating and with some great characters throughout. Not everyone got on board right away, but the show really came into its own by the end of its first season.
Season 2 should prove to be an interesting turn of events, focusing on the invention of the Internet. Picking up in 1985, the new season will take a look at how the startup founded by Cameron and Donna deals with the invention of this new technology. The attention seems to be shifting towards the female characters this season, which is definitely a refreshing change of pace. Meanwhile, though, Joe, Gordon and Bosworth will also be forced to grapple with the new, Internet driven world in their own way.
The series stars Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy and Mackenzie Davis. It returns to AMC on August 2nd.