Man, NBC has not been having a lot of luck when it comes to programming. Were it not for The Voice, they’d be dead in the water. Last week, they announced the cancellation of MANY shows, including cult darling Community. Next season will be something of a rebuilding year as they try to get their schedule on track. Let’s see what they’ve got in store for us.
A to Z
It’s too soon for How I Met Your Mother: The Remix. It’s got everything that show had, including celebrity voiceover (Katey Sagal) and The Mother herself, Cristin Milioti. I want to like this show, as I love Milioti and Ben Feldman, but this is just such a rehashed plot. I’m just not sure there’s an audience for this. Hell, CBS hasn’t even given an official order for How I Met Your Dad yet, so I don’t see this imitator taking off.
Bad Judge
I hate the title, as Bad Teacher just got cancelled and it just feels kinda lazy. Still, I love Kate Walsh and I want this to work. Screwed up judge who means well, but just can’t get her shit together. I can dig it. The problem, however, is scheduling, as this and A to Z will be going up against both Scandal AND Fox’s Gracepoint. Thursdays at 9 are going to be a tough battleground next season.
Constantine
I’ve never been a big Hellblazer fan, so I don’t know much about John Constantine. I also never saw the Keanu movie, so I’m coming into this blind. Still, it looks pretty interesting. When I first heard about the show, I had no interest in seeing it. After watching the trailer, however, I’d check it out. Something about it, though, just doesn’t feel like an NBC show. It seems like it’s left over from The WB era. I also don’t know what that Friday timeslot is going to do for it. Still, Grimm airs on Fridays and will serve as a decent companion show, so it might just do OK.
Marry Me
I always want Happy Endings alums to do well, and I love Casey Wilson. I’ll definitely check this out, but it’s got a bitch of a timeslot: Tuesday at 9. So, next season, it will be going against New Girl and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. I’m not sure it can take that kind of heat, especially when I think it and New Girl share a portion of the same audience.
The Mysteries of Laura
Terrible title, but I love Debra Messing. Tough detective, single mom. I like the premise, but I don’t know if it’ll keep folks coming back. Plus, I was kinda surprised to see that this is an hourlong show, so I guess it’s your standard police procedural. Luckily, its scheduling gives it a little air to breathe, as it’s only going against the aging Hell’s Kitchen and the ABC combo of The Middle and The Goldbergs.
State of Affairs
I haven’t really been a Katherine Heigl fan since Roswell, but in this she dates a black guy. That is, until he’s killed. Oh, and Alfre Woodard is the president. I’m not sure about this show, but they certainly put together a damn fine trailer. I gave up on 24, but this might be just the thing I need to fill that void. It’s scheduled for Monday at 10, and so far its only announced competition is Castle. I hope the whole series is as good as that trailer.
So, that’s NBC. They’ve packed a schedule filled with stars that I love, but we’ll have to see if the rest of America loves them, too. What are y’all’s thoughts on that lineup?
I am kind of feeling Mysteries of Laura and State of Affairs. Constantine could be cool but I have my doubts it will be done right. I agree though State of Affairs had a hell of a trailer. Hope it lives up to it!
I really like Mysteries of Laura, but I’m kinda worried about it. Constantine wouldn’t typically be my cup of tea, but I’ll give it a shot. Man, I love that State of Affairs trailer!
I would watch anything with Casey Wilson or Ken Marino in it, so they’ve got me hooked there.