Top 10 TV Premieres in 2010: Chuck

NBC Photo: Greg Gayne

All this week, we've been counting down the most anticipated series of the new year and telling you what to watch and what highlights to expect from 2010's top TV. Coming in at No. 2 is NBC's beloved action dramedy:

Chuck (NBC)

Premieres: Jan. 10, 9 p.m.
Starring: Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Adam Baldwin, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster, Ryan McPartlin
Status: Returning for season three (yay!)

It's that little show that could—and will—kick some serious gluteus maximus in every way. Fans, we've seen the first three episodes and can tell you you will not be disappointed in the new season...

Chuck is back and more kickass than ever—literally. The artist formerly known as Nerd Herder Chuck Bartowski (Zach Levi) returns for season three as a real-life spy, and guess what? It's really as awesome as it sounds!

No need to worry that the new and improved Chuck will lack that geekalicious charm we have known and loved over the past two years. He may now be equipped with kung-fu-kicking, mariachi-playing, zip-lining prowess, but he's still the same ol' dorky-cute boy next door who makes this show so great.

Basically, you're going to dig the new season because it's the same show you've always rooted for, only bigger and tweaked every so slightly. Chuck and Sarah are still at odds with their deep feelings for each other; Casey is still reeling from the fact that he's essentially a glorified babysitter (although we know deep down he loves his Chuckster!); Awesome is now Chuck's spy-life confidant; Morgan is a Buy Moreian once more; and oh, did we mention—spoiler alert—that someone gets killed in the season premiere?! No one too major, but pretty shocking nonetheless.

Chuck returns with sweet guest stars (Angie Harmon, Kristen Kreuk and Brandon Routh), huge fight scenes, and this time around, Zachary Levi is on the side of the butt-kickers—and looking mighty fine while doing so! What more could a fan ask for?

Are you looking forward to Chuck this season? If so, holler below. And any bets on what will come in as No. 1 on our 2010 TV Premieres list?

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