Fringe
To be honest, I found myself a bit disappointed by the premiere.
My largest concern was the occasional but highly unlikely plot point which clearly existed only to further the storyline:
--In light of this scary turn of events, why would the federal government adhere to a state mandate that only Dr. Walter Bishop's family can visit him in the mental institution where he has been locked up for the past 17 years?
--Why would Harvard keep all of Dr. Bishop's original "mad scientist" equipment in the same location that he left it all those years ago (with only a few tarps to show that it has been put in "storage")?
--Why does Special Agent Dunham risk her life* in a desperate gambit just to see the what an unkown suspect looked like (with no name or other information attached to this fact)?
*I'm not talking regular life-risking. She has the base of her skull drilled, agrees to be heavily drugged with an LSD variant, strips down naked (this being network television, "naked" means everything but her bra and knickers), and submerges herself in a sensory deprivation tank in an attempt to astral project into the thoughts of another FBI agent.
Another moment that I found odd was during the astral projection of Special Agent Dunham, where something clearly of note happens on a monitor, prompting Peter Bishop to ask "what was that?" In response, his father states, "nothing" in a very matter-of-fact manner, but with a knowing look on his face which indicates otherwise. This interaction was never explained.
As for the "twist ending" with Special Agent Scott, it doesn't hold up upon a quick review of the events which lead up to the twist. In fact, the pilot almost appears to have been rewritten halfway through! Special Agent Scott tries to run his lover off the road, even though we are led to believe that he truly loved her? What did I miss here?
Further, why did Morgan Steig inject himself with the mystery serum in the first place? He looked terrible on the airplane even before he did it, so it is unclear why he would do such a suicidal thing. Perhaps he thought it was Dramamine...
Much like Lost, this show creates a plethora of questions as you watch. But unlike Lost, I have less faith that the questions I have posed are set to be answered. Rather, I just think the writing was sloppy and the show will march on and not look back at these little glitches.
And yet despite all of the above hiccups, I did actually enjoy the show. It was well directed (though I didn't like the "bubble graphics" which accompanied each location change) and was exceptionally well acted for a pilot. Not only has Joshua Jackson successfully shed his Pacey alter-ego, but I was extremely pleased that Dr. Bishop was portrayed as truly nutters, not just as a mildly eccentric scientist. Further, the Massive Dynamics angle was highly intriguing and just enough was revealed to really whet the appetite.
Final Verdict: Overall, the show may have not come out of the gate as strongly as Lost or Alias, but it certainly looks primed to be a success.
90210
This show is truly a strange bedfellow with itself.
In the pilot episode, jock Ethan Ward receives oral sex (just barely off-screen) in his car. In the parking lot of West Beverly Hills High. While everyone is arriving for morning class. From another student who is not his girlfriend. And this, my friends, is the prospective beau of the main character, Annie Wilson.
I'd say that it goes downhill from there, but it doesn't. Apparently the aforementioned risqué (and pathetically gratuitous) sex scene is merely a desperate attempt to convince viewers not to change the channel. Because the rest of the show is quite devoid of any such nastiness.
However, it remains a show where dichotomy is the name of the game. For example, character Erin Silver publicly disses our poor Annie on Silver's highly-viewed internet blog site. But then makes up for it by apologizing in private.
Another example is when Annie begs her mom for permission to go to dinner with cute thespian Ty Collins after drama practice. When Ty wants to literally fly her to San Francisco for dinner, she submits to his offer. (Of course, Annie doesn't tell her parents about the trip because, you know, she doesn't want to get in trouble for potentially being kidnapped and sold into white slavery.)
In fact, the entire show is filled with both supposedly nice characters making really stupid decisions, and supposedly mean characters being relatively docile. But despite all of this (or perhaps because of it?), everyone comes across as being surprisingly layered and multidimensional.
Final Verdict: As far as the genre is concerned, it is certainly a superior creation. However, it isn't quite enough to keep me watching. (I get tired of watching the on-screen teenagers act idotically. It makes me yell at the televison and look exactly like the daft old gent that I am.)
Do Not Disturb
Four times, I genuinely laughed out loud. That's more than most comedies these days, including those which are considered successful. Unfortunately the rest of this show's supposed jokes were just painful, so as a result there is a gaping dumbness which permeates the show. And many of the situations are telegraphed so far in advance that you end up waiting for the show to finally present the joke so that viewers can finally move on to the next attempt.
Further, none of the characters are much more than one-dimensional caricatures. The exception being Nicole, the blonde model / reservations supervisor, who is portrayed by Molly Stanton. She was able to spin straw into gold with perfect timing and a flawless delivery. She outshined even my mate Jerry O'Connell, who managed to be charming, but was simply too crippled by the poor writing to wring out more than one (hysterically) funny joke.
Final Verdict: The humour and acting was extremely weak. However, with the dearth of good sitcoms these days, I'm willing to give it another chance.
Hole In The Wall
This is a show that is not very difficult to describe – contestants attempt to shape their bodies in the same figure as cutouts in a styrofoam wall. It is also a show that is not very difficult to enjoy. At least the first time you see it.
However, when confronted with the prospect of watching it one week later, the resulting decision sorts out what kind of viewer you are.
If you are the kind of viewer that is eager to see what ridiculous shapes and positions the show will come up with next, then this is your show. However, if you feel that seeing one episode is like seeing every episode, then there are other shows better suited for you. I fall under this second category.
Having said that, I think this show has the potential to be quite a ratings king, because it is the same "turn off your brain" type of show like Deal Or No Deal.
Final Verdict: Unlike Wipeout, which transcends its generic premise by including commentary and instant replay doodles, Hole In The Wall is only moderately entertaining. Regardless, if you are looking to relax with a moderately entertaining show that will require almost no level of attentiveness, this may be the series for you.
America's Toughest Jobs
First I would like to concede that I misunderstood what this show was about. I had thought it was just another "tough job" show, but it is actually a reality show where contestants participate in "tough job" challenges. Far more interesting.
Unfortunately, much like Survivor, you start off not really getting to know everyone. This is a result of editing and having too many participants to focus full attention on them all. The resulting downside is that I ended up not attaching to any character as the hero or villain of the group. And without someone to root for or against, it is harder to get invested in the show.
The show's first challenge was based on Deadliest Catch, but its location/time was clearly not in the middle of the prime crab fishing season. (If it were, at least three contestants would have ended up corpses by the end.) This made for a much tamer viewing, as there was not really as much danger as they otherwise imply.
However, I have to say that the absolute worst part of this show is the narrator, who is so monotone and unexciting that he makes Stephen Hawking's voice synthesizer seem thrilling by comparison. You eventually get used to the dullness until suddenly he will speak a certain word or phrase with so little inflection that you are immediately pulled out of the action.
The brilliance and bane of this show is that each week the generic contestants must compete in a completely different vocation. Hence, if you are not interested in panning for gold or bull fighting, you can simply skip that episode. On the other hand, if you are interested in logging or bridge construction, you can jump right in and see the excitement.
Final Verdict: While I won't watch the show on an ongoing basis I might check it out from time to time depending on the profession.
27 September 2008
14 September 2008
Fall Season 2008 (anticipation)
Today I am going to rate all the new fall primetime network television shows in order of most eagerly anticipated to least anticipated. I apologize for not doing it backwards (David Letterman style) but if that really bothers you, I highly encourage you to scroll down to the bottom and work your way up. Just don't accidentally glance at number one down there just a couple of lines away. (Oops! You looked! Bummer deal.)
1: My Own Worst Enemy
While the premise of this show is very interesting, the inclusion of Christian Slater as Edward/Henry is what really gave it gravitas in my mind. And when I heard that it would also feature Mädchen Amick (one of my beloved Twin Peaks Girls), I was more then intrigued. But what put it solidly at the very top of my list was the discovery that it sprung from the mind of Jason Smilovic, creator of such great shows as Kidnapped and Karen Sisco.
#2: Fringe
J.J. Abrams created Alias. J.J. Abrams co-created Lost. He is a genius to many a fanboy. So it comes as no surprise that his newest television creation is high on my anticipation list. However, it barely misses the top spot. This is simply because the same shroud of secrecy that amps up the frenetic anticipation also results in some concern that the overwhelming buzz of this show may not be able to live up to its own expectations. (Especially since J.J. Abrams will be so busy with his Star Trek movie that he will not be able to oversee the day-to-day operations of this series.) Nonetheless, I am still very, very excited.
#3: Life On Mars
Much like the late lamented Journeyman, this show has a main character who is inexplicably sent back in time. Which is very favourable because I love time travel stories! Plus it has a plethora of famous actors. (Harvey Keitel, Michael Imperioli, Gretchen Mol, Lisa Bonet, and Colm Meaney) Admittedly, that doesn't guarantee the show will be good, but it does draw extra attention. So consider my attention drawn.
#4: The Ex-List
I think the reason I like the concept of this show so much is that it addresses the concept of "the road less traveled," similar to the movie Sliding Doors (though admittedly from a completely different perspective). However, I don't like the caveat that if she doesn't find her soul-mate in a year's time, she will be lonely forever. I think it implies that it is impossible for someone to be truly happy with their second best match in the whole world. (Or third best match, or fourth best...) Another concern of mine is simply that it is being partnered with Ghost Whisperer, which implies that it may be a little too female-friendly of a program (which ruined last season's Women's Murder Club). But if they can keep the estrogen down, I'll be interested in watching how it plays out.
#5: 90210
This update (not a remake, but rather a revisit) of the immensely popular Beverly Hills 90210 is being promoted for the Gossip Girl crowd. However, its title is clearly aimed at pulling in nostalgic older viewers. And since I was a solid Beverly Hills 90210 fan back in the day (imagine a group of teenage boys excitedly chatting away about the exploits of Brandon, Brenda, Kelly, Dylan, Steve, David, & Donna), I am certainly intrigued as to how they are going to make both older and younger viewers happy.
#6: Crusoe
Just like in real life, it all comes down to pirates. Daniel Defoe's book is being produced for television to be more reminiscent of the Pirates Of The Caribbean series. So while the premise remains generally the same, it will feature pirates and cannibals sooner and more predominantly. (Perhaps during Sweeps Week there will even be cannibal pirates!) Also look for Friday to show up much earlier as well. And although I am dubious of all the MacGuyverized inventions (yes, there is an elevator), I shan't mutiny prior to first viewing.
#7: Eleventh Hour
Every time I see or hear anything about this show, I can't help but think that it comes off as being a less supernatural version of X-Files, though I'm not entirely sure if that is an intentional parallel. Regardless, the fact that I perceive the similarity actually makes me more optimistic than I would otherwise be. Another bonus is that the female bodyguard is played by Marley Shelton, who recently grabbed my attention with her portrayal of Dr. Dakota Block in Grindhouse. Yum!
#8: Do Not Disturb
This is my most anticipated comedy of the new season. But the fact that my most anticipated comedy ranks down at number eight does not bode well for comedies in general this year. Specifically, this show rises to the upper middle solely because it is directed by Jason Bateman and features Jerry O'Connell. <http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/3f716ffebe> Unfortunately, it doesn't go any higher because its premise sounds extremely uninspired.
#9: Hole In The Wall
Okay, I am officially intrigued. This show – about contestants who try to contort their bodies in the same shape as an oncoming styrofoam wall in order to earn points and not get swept into a pool of water – looks utterly bizarre in the best possible way. I'm not sure if it will have long-lasting appeal, but I can't imagine not checking it out. It is severely weird!
#10: Gary Unmarried
This is another comedy that suffers from genericitis. The fact that it includes the talents of both Jay Mohr and Paula Marshall certainly raises my hopes for the show, but until I see how things actually play out, it's difficult to be excited.
#11: Valentine
As a kid, I always liked Greek mythology. Lucky for me, this show is about gods from Greek mythology. True, it's about Greek gods running around making love matches, which seems incredibly cheesy and lame, but it still manages to tap into my curiosity. How will Poseidon be depicted? How about Ares? Will the Minotaur show up with flowers and a box of chocolates? I have a feeling that how much I enjoy the show will ultimately be determined by how well they incorporate Greek mythology.
#12: America's Toughest Jobs
When I first heard of this show, I misunderstood the premise and thought that it was a documentary reality show, similar to In Harm's Way. Instead, it appears to be a reality game show where contestants must compete by working in various dangerous professions, such as bull fighting and working on a bridge crew. How will ordinary people do in these high-pressure, high-risk jobs? I'm a little interested in finding out.
#13: The Mentalist
You may have thought that this show – being very similar-sounding to the incredibly funny Psych – would rank higher on my expectation list than unlucky thirteen. And it would have if I had not learned about an extra layer to the show: Patrick Jane is emotionally haunted because, back when we was hunting criminals as a (fake) psychic, his family was murdered by a serial killer he had been tracking at the time. I literally groaned out loud when I discovered this "twist" because it is such a played out plot point. True, they pulled it off exceptionally well in The Profiler, but it is usually a desperate device used to artificially increase the intensity of a show.
#14: Opportunity Knocks
It's a gameshow that comes to you. Really, that's pretty much the entire the hook. Yeah, its questions are based on the lives of contestants, but viewers don't truly care about the lives of others unless they are exciting. In fact, over time I imagine that the show will probably start emphasizing how interesting the contestants are. (It's the biker family! It's the spy family! It's the witness protection program family!) So although I'm intrigued by the gimmick, they're going to have to work very hard to keep me invested.
#15: Surviving Suburbia
This looks absolutely abysmal. It has got to be the worst comedy this year by a long shot. So why is it this high on the list? Because when I saw Bob Saget talking about his own starring vehicle, he came across like even he knew how dreadful it was. So I'm going to be checking it out and eagerly scrutinizing Mr. Saget for signs of subtle mockery for the very show that I am watching.
#16: Stylista
In essence, this show is The Devil Wears Prada meets The Apprentice. The tone seems so negative and venomous that I simply cannot imagine enjoying it. But one never knows. I wasn't expecting to be a fan of Project Runway either (which I was for three seasons), so perhaps it will surprise me. But boy does it have an uphill battle ahead of it.
#17: Kath & Kim
Professionally speaking, I have never liked Molly Shannon. She is just so darn *SHRILL*. Because of this one fact, the more I thought of this looming show, the less I looked forward to it. In fact, the only reason that this isn't nearer/at the bottom is the fact that it also stars Selma Blair, who I truly do like. Unfortunately, her character sounds reprehensible. Hence, I feel like I am going to the gallows on this one.
#18: Worst Week
Meet The Parents was an enjoyable, if somewhat forgettable movie. (Although I admit that it had its moments.) What it did not need was a sequel. Sadly, that is exactly what it got. And it was dreadful. And now it seems that it has also spawned an (unofficial) television series. So if Ben Stiller couldn't pull off another go-around, who is Kyle Bornheimer to think that he can succeed where Derek Zoolander failed?
#19: Privileged
Many viewers want to watch spoiled über-rich brats act extremely spoiley. I am not one of them. The world of the bitchy and powerful does not appeal to me, unless they end up twitching on the end of a katana. Nonetheless, I will soldier on and suffer through the chaos. Truly, I do this for you, dear reader. Even *I* am not that anal-retentive!
#20: In Harm's Way
What is less exciting than a horrid, self-absorbed dramatic television show about stuck-up rich kids? How about a *boring* television show? That is what I fear this show will be. Yes, bicycle messengers may get run over each and every day. But I don't want to see bicycle messengers get almost (or actually) run over. Maybe host Hunter Ellis (from Survivor) can raise the interest level. And then again, maybe not.
#21: Easy Money
The only thing that could be worse than a dreadful show or a boring show is a show that looks to be both boring and dreadful. The only glimmer that I could eke out is the fact that Laurie Metcalf is in this series. But rather than being hopeful about that fact, it just makes me sad that she has somehow wound up on the very worst show of a struggling little network. It would surprise no one more than me if I actually watched even one episode of this series. Truly, it just looks like dreck.
#22: Knight Rider
Surely this show cannot be at the bottom of this list! It's got a cool transformable car, an attractive cast, and a bit of 80s nostalgia to boot. That can't be all bad, can it? In truth, the answer is... no, I don't think it will be the worst show of the season. In actuality, this show lands at the bottom of my anticipation list more on a technicality than anything else. Simply put, I have already seen the show (in the form of the made-for-television movie/backdoor pilot which already aired in February of this year) so I have literally no anticipation. (And by the way, the movie was not at all good.)
And now you know everything you wanted to know about all of the new fall primetime network television shows. Next time I will be reviewing actual episodes of some of these shows, as they are finally starting to trickle out.
Cheers!
-TTVB-
1: My Own Worst Enemy
While the premise of this show is very interesting, the inclusion of Christian Slater as Edward/Henry is what really gave it gravitas in my mind. And when I heard that it would also feature Mädchen Amick (one of my beloved Twin Peaks Girls), I was more then intrigued. But what put it solidly at the very top of my list was the discovery that it sprung from the mind of Jason Smilovic, creator of such great shows as Kidnapped and Karen Sisco.
#2: Fringe
J.J. Abrams created Alias. J.J. Abrams co-created Lost. He is a genius to many a fanboy. So it comes as no surprise that his newest television creation is high on my anticipation list. However, it barely misses the top spot. This is simply because the same shroud of secrecy that amps up the frenetic anticipation also results in some concern that the overwhelming buzz of this show may not be able to live up to its own expectations. (Especially since J.J. Abrams will be so busy with his Star Trek movie that he will not be able to oversee the day-to-day operations of this series.) Nonetheless, I am still very, very excited.
#3: Life On Mars
Much like the late lamented Journeyman, this show has a main character who is inexplicably sent back in time. Which is very favourable because I love time travel stories! Plus it has a plethora of famous actors. (Harvey Keitel, Michael Imperioli, Gretchen Mol, Lisa Bonet, and Colm Meaney) Admittedly, that doesn't guarantee the show will be good, but it does draw extra attention. So consider my attention drawn.
#4: The Ex-List
I think the reason I like the concept of this show so much is that it addresses the concept of "the road less traveled," similar to the movie Sliding Doors (though admittedly from a completely different perspective). However, I don't like the caveat that if she doesn't find her soul-mate in a year's time, she will be lonely forever. I think it implies that it is impossible for someone to be truly happy with their second best match in the whole world. (Or third best match, or fourth best...) Another concern of mine is simply that it is being partnered with Ghost Whisperer, which implies that it may be a little too female-friendly of a program (which ruined last season's Women's Murder Club). But if they can keep the estrogen down, I'll be interested in watching how it plays out.
#5: 90210
This update (not a remake, but rather a revisit) of the immensely popular Beverly Hills 90210 is being promoted for the Gossip Girl crowd. However, its title is clearly aimed at pulling in nostalgic older viewers. And since I was a solid Beverly Hills 90210 fan back in the day (imagine a group of teenage boys excitedly chatting away about the exploits of Brandon, Brenda, Kelly, Dylan, Steve, David, & Donna), I am certainly intrigued as to how they are going to make both older and younger viewers happy.
#6: Crusoe
Just like in real life, it all comes down to pirates. Daniel Defoe's book is being produced for television to be more reminiscent of the Pirates Of The Caribbean series. So while the premise remains generally the same, it will feature pirates and cannibals sooner and more predominantly. (Perhaps during Sweeps Week there will even be cannibal pirates!) Also look for Friday to show up much earlier as well. And although I am dubious of all the MacGuyverized inventions (yes, there is an elevator), I shan't mutiny prior to first viewing.
#7: Eleventh Hour
Every time I see or hear anything about this show, I can't help but think that it comes off as being a less supernatural version of X-Files, though I'm not entirely sure if that is an intentional parallel. Regardless, the fact that I perceive the similarity actually makes me more optimistic than I would otherwise be. Another bonus is that the female bodyguard is played by Marley Shelton, who recently grabbed my attention with her portrayal of Dr. Dakota Block in Grindhouse. Yum!
#8: Do Not Disturb
This is my most anticipated comedy of the new season. But the fact that my most anticipated comedy ranks down at number eight does not bode well for comedies in general this year. Specifically, this show rises to the upper middle solely because it is directed by Jason Bateman and features Jerry O'Connell. <http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/3f716ffebe> Unfortunately, it doesn't go any higher because its premise sounds extremely uninspired.
#9: Hole In The Wall
Okay, I am officially intrigued. This show – about contestants who try to contort their bodies in the same shape as an oncoming styrofoam wall in order to earn points and not get swept into a pool of water – looks utterly bizarre in the best possible way. I'm not sure if it will have long-lasting appeal, but I can't imagine not checking it out. It is severely weird!
#10: Gary Unmarried
This is another comedy that suffers from genericitis. The fact that it includes the talents of both Jay Mohr and Paula Marshall certainly raises my hopes for the show, but until I see how things actually play out, it's difficult to be excited.
#11: Valentine
As a kid, I always liked Greek mythology. Lucky for me, this show is about gods from Greek mythology. True, it's about Greek gods running around making love matches, which seems incredibly cheesy and lame, but it still manages to tap into my curiosity. How will Poseidon be depicted? How about Ares? Will the Minotaur show up with flowers and a box of chocolates? I have a feeling that how much I enjoy the show will ultimately be determined by how well they incorporate Greek mythology.
#12: America's Toughest Jobs
When I first heard of this show, I misunderstood the premise and thought that it was a documentary reality show, similar to In Harm's Way. Instead, it appears to be a reality game show where contestants must compete by working in various dangerous professions, such as bull fighting and working on a bridge crew. How will ordinary people do in these high-pressure, high-risk jobs? I'm a little interested in finding out.
#13: The Mentalist
You may have thought that this show – being very similar-sounding to the incredibly funny Psych – would rank higher on my expectation list than unlucky thirteen. And it would have if I had not learned about an extra layer to the show: Patrick Jane is emotionally haunted because, back when we was hunting criminals as a (fake) psychic, his family was murdered by a serial killer he had been tracking at the time. I literally groaned out loud when I discovered this "twist" because it is such a played out plot point. True, they pulled it off exceptionally well in The Profiler, but it is usually a desperate device used to artificially increase the intensity of a show.
#14: Opportunity Knocks
It's a gameshow that comes to you. Really, that's pretty much the entire the hook. Yeah, its questions are based on the lives of contestants, but viewers don't truly care about the lives of others unless they are exciting. In fact, over time I imagine that the show will probably start emphasizing how interesting the contestants are. (It's the biker family! It's the spy family! It's the witness protection program family!) So although I'm intrigued by the gimmick, they're going to have to work very hard to keep me invested.
#15: Surviving Suburbia
This looks absolutely abysmal. It has got to be the worst comedy this year by a long shot. So why is it this high on the list? Because when I saw Bob Saget talking about his own starring vehicle, he came across like even he knew how dreadful it was. So I'm going to be checking it out and eagerly scrutinizing Mr. Saget for signs of subtle mockery for the very show that I am watching.
#16: Stylista
In essence, this show is The Devil Wears Prada meets The Apprentice. The tone seems so negative and venomous that I simply cannot imagine enjoying it. But one never knows. I wasn't expecting to be a fan of Project Runway either (which I was for three seasons), so perhaps it will surprise me. But boy does it have an uphill battle ahead of it.
#17: Kath & Kim
Professionally speaking, I have never liked Molly Shannon. She is just so darn *SHRILL*. Because of this one fact, the more I thought of this looming show, the less I looked forward to it. In fact, the only reason that this isn't nearer/at the bottom is the fact that it also stars Selma Blair, who I truly do like. Unfortunately, her character sounds reprehensible. Hence, I feel like I am going to the gallows on this one.
#18: Worst Week
Meet The Parents was an enjoyable, if somewhat forgettable movie. (Although I admit that it had its moments.) What it did not need was a sequel. Sadly, that is exactly what it got. And it was dreadful. And now it seems that it has also spawned an (unofficial) television series. So if Ben Stiller couldn't pull off another go-around, who is Kyle Bornheimer to think that he can succeed where Derek Zoolander failed?
#19: Privileged
Many viewers want to watch spoiled über-rich brats act extremely spoiley. I am not one of them. The world of the bitchy and powerful does not appeal to me, unless they end up twitching on the end of a katana. Nonetheless, I will soldier on and suffer through the chaos. Truly, I do this for you, dear reader. Even *I* am not that anal-retentive!
#20: In Harm's Way
What is less exciting than a horrid, self-absorbed dramatic television show about stuck-up rich kids? How about a *boring* television show? That is what I fear this show will be. Yes, bicycle messengers may get run over each and every day. But I don't want to see bicycle messengers get almost (or actually) run over. Maybe host Hunter Ellis (from Survivor) can raise the interest level. And then again, maybe not.
#21: Easy Money
The only thing that could be worse than a dreadful show or a boring show is a show that looks to be both boring and dreadful. The only glimmer that I could eke out is the fact that Laurie Metcalf is in this series. But rather than being hopeful about that fact, it just makes me sad that she has somehow wound up on the very worst show of a struggling little network. It would surprise no one more than me if I actually watched even one episode of this series. Truly, it just looks like dreck.
#22: Knight Rider
Surely this show cannot be at the bottom of this list! It's got a cool transformable car, an attractive cast, and a bit of 80s nostalgia to boot. That can't be all bad, can it? In truth, the answer is... no, I don't think it will be the worst show of the season. In actuality, this show lands at the bottom of my anticipation list more on a technicality than anything else. Simply put, I have already seen the show (in the form of the made-for-television movie/backdoor pilot which already aired in February of this year) so I have literally no anticipation. (And by the way, the movie was not at all good.)
And now you know everything you wanted to know about all of the new fall primetime network television shows. Next time I will be reviewing actual episodes of some of these shows, as they are finally starting to trickle out.
Cheers!
-TTVB-
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