If we were to rank networks by how well they're shows do, CBS would be waving at the rest below them with fans of hundred dollar bills. What else would you expect from the network home to both CSI and NCIS? It also means that some of the shows CBS decided to cancel had ratings NBC would have killed for. $#*! My Dad Says, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, Mad Love, Medium, and The Defenders all got the axe. They also cancelled Chaos, but I literally have no idea what that is so maybe that one deserved it. So what does the big eye have for us in terms of replacements? All premises were stolen and are credited below.
Two Broke Girls
Stars: Kat Dennings (Thor) and Beth Behrs
Airing: Mondays at 8:30, half hour comedy
Premise: A street-smart waitress (Kat Denning) makes friends with a gone-broke trust-fund princess (Beth Behrs) when they get a job at the same diner. [Time]
First Reaction: Get it? It’s the odd couple, but with girls. Yay creativity!
After Seeing the Preview: I'm on the fence about this. On the one hand, I do like Kat Dennings' delivery and there were some funny moments in the preview. However, the other one looks and acts like Paris Hilton. They even make a Paris Hilton joke. They're so timely and hip with the kids.
Suggestion: DVR
How to Be a Gentleman
Stars: David Hornsby (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Kevin Dillon (Entourage), Dave Foley (tons of stuff), Mary Lynn Rajskub (24)
Airing: Thursdays at 8:30, half hour comedy
Premise: The series chronicles the friendship between an uptight columnist (Hornsby) and his more freewheeling trainer (Kevin Dillon). [Wikipedia]
First Reaction: Get it? It’s the odd couple, but with…oh wait. Yay creativity!
After Seeing the Preview: I'm still not totally sold on the premise but the preview looked genuinely funny. It made me chuckle at one point and sort of reminded me of How I Met Your Mother. If they can keep the "aren't they all terribly wacky" factor low and rely more on smart writing and good delivery, this could do quite well.
Suggestion: Watch
Unforgettable
Stars: Poppy Montgomery (Without a Trace)
Airing: Tuesdays at 10:00, hour drama Premise: Poppy Montgomery plays a cop who forgets almost nothing—literally; she is one of a rare set of people who can remember every moment of their lives. The catch: the one day she can't remember is the long-ago day her sister was murdered. [Time]
First Reaction: I will admit to not being a huge fan of procedurals but this is a twist on the old standard that might actually give it some life and character. Also, Poppy Montgomery is the best name ever.
After Seeing the Preview: I looked this up on IMDB and apparently this show was renamed at some point in its production life and used to be called The Rememberer. That is such a stupid name. It also makes me think that they're using this "she can remember things" as more of a gimmick excuse to make another procedural than to actually make an interesting show. The dialogue sounds forced and apparently, when she lets her emotions "rule her," her memory powers don't work so well. I'm pretty sure that's not how it works. How they visually convey that she's using her super memory does look interesting but I'm not sure its enough to save the show.
Suggestion: Wait for reviews of the pilot
A Gifted Man
Stars: Patrick Wilson (Watchmen), Jennifer Ehle (Pride and Prejudice)
Airing: Fridays at 10:00, hour drama
Premise: Patrick Wilson plays an insufferable but brilliant surgeon who gets life lessons from the ghost of his ex-wife. [Time]
First Reaction: Ummm…what do you expect me to do with this CBS? A Gifted Man has officially taken The Ringer’s place as the number one wackiest Premise that I’ve heard this week.
After Seeing the Preview: This show is still stupid. Ok, let me rephrase that, this is going to make a stupid TV Show. TV movie or regular movie fine, but I have no idea how they will keep this going week to week. Now, the preview did actually look good. Apparently Jennifer Ehle was a clinic doctor while Patrick Wilson is a highly paid surgeon and he has to help her finish her unfinished business, namely logging into her computer at the clinic to get all kinds of needed info because none of the clinic staff can do it. I'm also sure she's also going to teach him about life and love because, after all, what else are ghosts for?
Suggestion: DVR the pilots and second episode
Person of Interest
Stars: Michael Emerson (Lost) and Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ)
Airing: Thursdays at 9:00, hour drama
Premise: Michael Emerson plays a software billionaire who developed a program to analyze surveillance material gleaned by the government. With it, he can discern patterns and determine when a crime will occur before it happens; he recruits an ex-agent (Jim Caviezel) to be his vigilante. [Time]
First Reaction: In the race to create the next Lost, CBS has JJ Abrams and Ben so you all can suck it. But really, it’s Ben and Jesus fighting crime together!
After Seeing the Preview: Ben and Jesus fighting crime! Yes, I know it's darker and deeper than that and Jim Caveisal is not playing Jesus but Michael Emmerson is pretty much playing Ben so I will take what I can get. It looks cool and action packed, suspenseful and a bit mysterious. See Ringer, this is how you sell an "I don't know what's going on" thriller. Give enough to know the premise and what to expect without giving away the goods. Simply not knowing what's going on is not going to make me watch it.
Suggestion: Watch it
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