Last night my wife and I made a very important decision. We weighed the pros and cons, took out the choices we were unsure of, and we chose which TV shows to set our DVR too this fall. It’s a timeless tradition that will be interesting to see which shows make it to May, and which shows we stop watching even before Christmas. Very few of the new TV shows from last season are still on our DVR, but I have promise for our choices this year. Here are five new shows I plan the check out this fall.
5) Undercovers: NBC: Wednesdays 8/7c: For the mind of J.J. Abrams comes what looks like the African-American version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Boris Kodjoe and Gugu Mbatha-Raw are the Blooms, a retired spy couple whose marriage has begun to fizzle. But when a friend goes missing the two decide to renew their license to kill and soon find out that the thing that may be missing from their marriage is a little danger.
This idea isn’t very original, but it is a good idea none the less. A good looking couple playing sexy spies is something none of us can get enough of. With J.J. Abrams behind the project I’m sure it’ll end up being another one of his cult classics, if it last. This is a strictly an entertainment show for me, and one that I see watching on a weekly basis with my wife.
4) Outsourced: NBC: Thursdays 9:30/8:30c: For the minds who brought you The Office comes a show that is looking to keep NBC’s comedy Thursday’s must-see-TV alive. Todd’s company sells novelty items like whoopee cushions and wallets made of bacon. Todd’s call center is sent to India and now Todd is stuck managing employees who have no idea what a whoopee cushion even is. Oh boy!
It’s a classic fish-out-of-water story, and those are always hilarious. The cast is full of a bunch of unknowns, but so was The Office when it started. NBC is known for having some great comedy classics like Friends and Will & Grace. Let’s see if Outsourced can go the distance.
3) Outlaw: NBC: Wednesdays 10/9c: Jimmy Smits has been on the side of the law all the way back to his run on NYPD Blue, to his presidential win on The West Wing. In this new drama Smith plays Supreme Court Justice Cyrus Garza, and after only a short time into is lifetime of service he steps down to become an attorney again. Garza believes the system is corrupt and is looking to serve “the little guy” once again.
I’m not a big fan of law shows, but this one has promise, especially with Smits playing a man who gives up the sweet life to help the less fortunate, almost as if he were a superhero. Graza is supported by his law clerks, Eddie and Mereta, who will be sure to get their own storylines along the way. NBC has brought us some great dramas like Law and Order and The West Wing so I can’t wait to see what Smit and Outlaw turns out to be.
2) No Ordinary Family: ABC: Tuesdays 8/7c: Michael Chiklis is Jim Powell. Jim has been living the suburban life with his wife Stephanie and their two kids. But on a family vacation through the Amazon their plane crashes and each of them soon find themselves exhibiting strange powers. They must find out whether to use these powers for a greater good or continue to live ordinary lives.
I’m excited to see Julie Benz back on TV as Stephanie Powell. I know she’s got some great acting chops from her roles on Angel and Dexter, and I hope the chemistry between her and Chiklis as a couple will help hold this series together. Romany Malco from The 40-Year-Old Virgin plays Jim’s best friend and when he finds out his buddy has got super powers he’s all about trying to set-up their own Batcave.
With Smallville on its last season and Heroes taking an early exit another show has to step in as ‘people with powers’ and I hope this show is it. It seem like it may have an The Incredibles vibe to it, but as long as they can balance the every day things a family goes through with extraordinary scenarios I think it’ll be alright, I hope.
1) Running Wilde: FOX: Tuesdays 9:30/8:30c: From the creator of Arrested Development comes a new comedy starring the hilarious Will Arnett. Arnett plays Steve Wilde, an oil tycoon’s son who has gotten everything he’s ever wanted except his childhood sweet heart, Emmy. Emmy, played by Keri Russell grew up to be an extreme humanitarian, but her daughter just wants a normal life, which Steve is willing to provide.
Arnett is funny as hell and from the previews it seems like he and Russell have some pretty good chemistry on screen. Arrested Development was a great show that was praised by critics but puzzled audiences. Is America ready to give this kind of crazy comedy another go? I’d say we have a better chance of seeing Steve and Emmy get together by the first episode, but we can dream can’t we?
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