Kevin Trotter Posted October 11, 2006 Report Posted October 11, 2006 There are a number of new shows that really have potential to be solid hits, but will probably be cancelled for a number of reasons that have nothing to do with quality IMO. Here are a few.. Kidnapped. Great cast, unique visual style, bad timeslot. This show features Tim Hutton, Delroy Lindo, Dana Delaney, Myikelti Williams and Jeremy Sisto and ties together a number of interesting plotlines that result in 60 minutes of riveting tv. It will be gone by midseason. It is slotted against CSI Mississippi or something and no one will see it. Smith Ray Liotta on TV. Nuff said. A caper film done episodically. Watch quick it's probably already cancelled Men In Trees Yeah I know,a total chick show my wife makes me watch. But I always enjoy this female reworking of Northern Exposure. It very much uses the location as a character. Wont last because it doesnt know if it is a drama or a comedy Jericho An interesting twist on the EOTW theme, with enough plot twists and internal mythos to last, but it wont since episodic shows are rarely successful. The Wire Hands down the best show no one ever watches. Completely fearless it takes on issues that the networks wouldnt dream of tackling. Powerful writing and biting social commentary, like Deadwood and Carnivale, it doesnt produce Sopranos type numbers and will be probably meet the same fate as those great shows. The Unit Threat Matrix,E-Ring, The Agency all shows that aimed for and missed when it came to military intelligence/spy genre. The Unit gets it right. Heavyweight playwright David Mamet and Sean Ryan creator of the Shield, get together to produce a series that really lets you see just how "Special" special forces really are. Dennis Haysbert and Robert Patrick are NCOIC and CO of a Delta Force unit that is particularly badass. It also focuses on the wives and families of the Unit and makes it easy for the wife or GF to watch and like. Get the Season One DVD cause this will not last through the season. Too bad it is a really good show. watch while you can. They will be gone soon and replaced by CSI Hooterville or Law and Order: Traffic Court Victims Unit.
Kevin Trotter Posted October 13, 2006 Author Report Posted October 13, 2006 Smith has already been cancelled. Wonder who's next?
Supreme Cmdr Posted October 13, 2006 Report Posted October 13, 2006 It has? Where'd you read that? Well time to go and delete those unwatched Tivo recordings then.
Kevin Trotter Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Posted October 16, 2006 I wonder who's next? I saw the poll results in SC's thread. I hope its none of my faves, but with my luck....
Supreme Cmdr Posted October 23, 2006 Report Posted October 23, 2006 Heroes seems to be doing alright but I don't have high hopes for it.
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