Ding ding.That sound you hear was the official start of fall premiere week last night as the networks took the wraps off of their new lineups and brought the launches of several new shows to the public last night.
In the battle of the 9 pm dramas, NBC's tepid The Event overtook FOX's more original Lone Star in an outcome that should surprise no one.
While I wrote about both The Event and Lone Star yesterday (and have been talking about them since last May on Twitter), I'm curious to see what you thought of the new series that launched last night.
Which of the handful of new dramas and comedy Mike & Molly did you tune in for? What did you think of the plot, the characters, the dialogue, and the inherent promise of each?
And, most importantly, which of the series will you come back and watch again next week?
Talk back here.
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I tuned into Mike & Molly specifically for Melissa McCarthy. I loved her in Samantha Who (so bummed that got cancelled) and The Back-Up Plan. Yes, it was a bit over indulgent with the fat jokes, but that was to be expected. And, Reno Wilson stole every scene he was in. I'll probably give this one a chance to see what they do with it.
Lone Star was DVR'd. I have to admit it wasn't one that I would've picked to watch, but many critics and bloggers have been giving it positive feedback so I thought I'd give it a shot.
I thought Lone Star was about nine hours long and boring. When I watch a good show, I usually worry that time is running out. This one, I was ready to cry and it was only 9:35 when I checked the clock. I don't know if I will watch it again. It was boring as all get out.
Hawaii 5-0 was a whole lot of fun. They did a great job setting up the team. It wasn't the best show I've ever seen, but it was a fun hour. I will be watching again for sure.
Again, it has great potential. Jon Voight is a domineering presence (you just don't know when he'll explode "... as Roy found out. May he rest in peace.") and a couple of the 6 story threads seem interesting. I even enjoyed the (somewhat sappy) anomalous convenience store scene.
I want to believe it'll get better but with the basic "I want my daddy to love me" motivations, I don't see too much hope.
I watched The Event pilot this summer and enjoyed it mainly because of Jason Ritter. But it was enough to keep me coming back for a couple of more weeks.
I absolutely loved Hawaii Five-0 and was excited to see the Vampire on Vampire fight scene at the end. Hoping James Marsters returns, since we never saw his body. Had a strong cast and the whole show was excellent. I'm interested to see what it will look like with a normal budget, but overall I'm psyched for this one.
Mike & Molly was alright, I will admit I laughed out loud a few times, but I also groaned a lot. I'll give it a couple of more episodes before making up my mind.