TNT Knows Drama

While most network series shows are finishing their seasons, TNT's series are just starting. June marks the month for TNT's season premieres. TNT has three returning hit series and two all new series set to premiere this month. I was so excited to have the opportunity to see all five of the new seasons of shows from TNT. Now, allow me to give you all a brief synopsis of all of these terrific shows.

THE CLOSER

The Closer returns for its fifth season Monday, June 8. Kyra Sedgwick plays Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson, the head of the LAPD homicide unit. As a skillful and tactful detective she closes nearly every case with a suspect's confession. Work takes first priority in her life, which leads to much drama in her personal life. Season four ended with her wedding, and this season is going to be a year of change. I promise you won't want to miss this season! Here's a sneak peek:

RAISING THE BAR

Raising the Bar returns for its second season also premiering Monday, June 8, following The Closer. Mark-Paul Gosselaar stars in this show as public defender Jerry Kellerman, who is willing to do whatever he can to get a not guilty verdict for his clients. His boss, Roz Whitman (Gloria Reuben) oversees the office but wishes she could spend more time in the courtroom. Judge Trudy Kessler (Jane Kaczmarek) who handles most of the cases in her courtroom wants to become the next district attorney. The show follows the cases and lives of young lawyers who work in the public defender's office and the district attoryney's office. This season's cases tackle such issues as hate crimes, drug dealing, and child porn. They are also introducing a new judge this season. I love the courtroom battles and the personal relationships of the characters in this great show.
Here's a sneak peek:

SAVING GRACE

Saving Grace, which happens to be one of my favorites, returns for its third season on Tuesday, June 16. Holly Hunter is phenomenal as Oklahoma City Police Detective Grace Handarko. She is gutsy, fiesty and holds nothing back...ever. Grace investigates brutal crimes and must figure out cryptic messages from her last-chance angel, Earl. Earl has to coax Grace towards God and he does so by leading Grace to other people who shares a connection with Earl. I can't wait for this season to start!




Wedding Day is a brand new series set to premiere Tuesday, June 16. Every couple dreams of having the perfect wedding day and TNT has given some deserving couples a helping hand in making it the most magical day. Wedding Day is the networks first un-scripted drama. Watch as each week, celebrity event planner and food expert Alan Dunn and celebrity wedding producer and designer Diann Valentine host as family, friends, and community come together to create a dream wedding. Along the way, we'll learn each couple's compelling story, from their first date to their wedding date. This is a true feel good show depicting real people and their real life stories.

HAWTHORNE

Hawthorne is an all new Drama series set to premiere Tuesday, June 16. Jada Pinkett Smith stars as Christina Hawthorne is a compassionate and headstrong nurse. She fights for her patients and even takes on doctors and administrators when necessary. Hawthorne is recently widowed and is still coming to terms with losing her husband, balancing her career, and raising her teen-age daughter. With all the drama surrounding this leading character, this show is sure to be a hit.