Really? That was one of the most boring anime I've ever seen. It does have a few good points though, and I guess if you haven't been watching a whole lot of anime it can be very enjoyable. I guess I'm a little jaded when it comes to anime :P
That said, I don't watch much normal TV anymore, most of my TV On time is either news, video games or video games-related. I do watch a lot of anime, be it on DVD or fansubs I've downloaded.
One show I do try to watch, cuz my mom loves it as well, is Smallville. I used to be hooked on 24, but ever since I've been in the military I'm never home when it's on. Heroes looks good, but again I'm never home when it's on. Sigh.