On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was in the eighth grade at William Paca Middle School. I recall some of my teacher's names, which subjects they taught, and which period I took said subject in. For example, first period was Social Studies, Mr Skipp taught English second period, Mr. Governali taught Spanish, and Mr. Murray taught Science. What I don't remember is if it was the third or fourth period, what the subject was, and who was teaching the class, the moment I first heard.
Towards the end of the period, the instructor informed the class about the plane that flew into one of the Twin Towers. About the "fires" as he put it at the Pentagon in Washington, and the second plane that crashed into the other Tower in New York City admist the chaos. Clearly, it brought the rest of the school day to a crawl as information started to mount, even calling off all after-school activities, including the study period. I don't remember exactly when I heard about the towers falling, or even if I didn't learn about it until I got home.
What is clear is just how much of an impact that day had, and yet life still went on. Broadway shows went dark and the NFL actually cancelled their games in light of the tragedy. Still, school was on the next day, and we all worked at pressing forward despite the distress that we as a nation felt.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Five Days, Ten New Shows -- Grimm
GRIMM
When and Where:
NBC; Fridays 9/8c; Debuts Oct. 21
Who:
Sean Hayes and Jim Kouf are among Executive Producers
What:
A procedural drama twist on the stories of the Brothers Grimm, following a Portland, Oregon detective who learns that he is of a long line of people known as "Grimms", devoted to protect mankind from supernatural beings.
Why:
Hello, what's this? Two new fairy tale-inspired shows in the same year? Who would've thunk such a thing?
Of course, I initally saw this as "The new show following Chuck
", the long-running spy comedy that has already confirmed this next round of 13 episodes to definately be it's swan song. As such, both these shows will air on Friday nights. Granted, Fringe 
may be in enough good graces with FOX to maintain a healthy run on that night (as it did last season, and will continue to do so for at least another season), and CBS is traditionalist enough to keep plugging away here (with at least solid shows like Blue Bloods
to play to the right audiences). But for the most part and especially in recent years, Friday nights are almost always a fool's game for most shows. (On the other hand, we see that Saturdays are even worse, a practical black hole for most shows.)
As such, it's less surprising that this has been confirmed as Chuck's final bow, and Grimm seems to only exist to give it some company. They chose wisely among genre shows, not so much for combatibility but just because this new show looks pretty cool. Again, I bring up Pushing Daisies
with the concept of a procedural with fantasy elements interwoven into the premise serving as a major parallel. The look and feel of the show is suitably dark and gritty, working to give the title a very apt meaning.
As one brilliant internet-based cartoonist once put it, "You will only see 13 episodes of this." That may seem like a misnomer, and we may actually get less (hell, that was the case with Friday's own Outlaw last season). If anything, one should at least enjoy it while it lasts given that, you know, it doesn't seem likely to.
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Official NBC Page
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Trailer:
When and Where:
NBC; Fridays 9/8c; Debuts Oct. 21
Who:
Sean Hayes and Jim Kouf are among Executive Producers
What:
A procedural drama twist on the stories of the Brothers Grimm, following a Portland, Oregon detective who learns that he is of a long line of people known as "Grimms", devoted to protect mankind from supernatural beings.
Why:
Hello, what's this? Two new fairy tale-inspired shows in the same year? Who would've thunk such a thing?
Of course, I initally saw this as "The new show following Chuck
", the long-running spy comedy that has already confirmed this next round of 13 episodes to definately be it's swan song. As such, both these shows will air on Friday nights. Granted, Fringe may be in enough good graces with FOX to maintain a healthy run on that night (as it did last season, and will continue to do so for at least another season), and CBS is traditionalist enough to keep plugging away here (with at least solid shows like Blue Bloods to play to the right audiences). But for the most part and especially in recent years, Friday nights are almost always a fool's game for most shows. (On the other hand, we see that Saturdays are even worse, a practical black hole for most shows.)As such, it's less surprising that this has been confirmed as Chuck's final bow, and Grimm seems to only exist to give it some company. They chose wisely among genre shows, not so much for combatibility but just because this new show looks pretty cool. Again, I bring up Pushing Daisies
with the concept of a procedural with fantasy elements interwoven into the premise serving as a major parallel. The look and feel of the show is suitably dark and gritty, working to give the title a very apt meaning.As one brilliant internet-based cartoonist once put it, "You will only see 13 episodes of this." That may seem like a misnomer, and we may actually get less (hell, that was the case with Friday's own Outlaw last season). If anything, one should at least enjoy it while it lasts given that, you know, it doesn't seem likely to.
Lynx:
Official NBC Page
Facebook Page
Trailer:
Five Days, Ten New Shows -- Once Upon a Time
ONCE UPON A TIME
When and Where:
ABC; Sundays 8/7c; Debuts Oct. 23
Who:
Cast includes Jennifer Morrison and Ginnifer Goodwin
What:
A woman and her estranged son come across the town of Storybrook, Maine, and see a plethora of fairy tale stories come to life in it's citizens. In reality, these people are under a spell and completely lack any memory of their previous lives.
Why:
How fitting, the one I didn't get done on time is starting on a delay anyway. (As are the other two shows I had slated for Friday.)
I don't know what it is about ABC. That my earliest childhood memories involve TGIF and light-hearted sitcoms, or as I said last year, that their promos just come off as infectious and heavily engaging in how they play. Regardless, this one network draws my attention in ways vastly different from any other, and I can hardly tell if its for the best or the worst.
As far as this season is concerned, ABC has equal parts ambitiously-designed new dramas (with this show, and their own 60s period piece Pan Am, drawing plenty of parallels with The Playboy Club) and equal parts safe-in-design new dramas (I think that applies to the reasonably-hyped Revenge with Emily VanCamp, as it does the new Charlie's Angels). Compare with the similar setup last season with No Ordinary Family with My Generation and The Whole Truth and Detroit 1-8-7, all of which didn't live past the end of the season. The same goes for 2007, when Pushing Daisies and Dirty Sexy Money 
(further complemented by the ambitious spinoff, Private Practice
) really left an impression and managed to live one season past the Writers' Strike.
Personally, I believe the more riskier new shows this season have the potential to leave as much as a mark as the 2007 shows. Just hope they can take off well enough, though.
But for now, let's just talk about Once Upon a Time. This is actually one of two new fairy-tale based shows launching this season, the other one I will discuss later on today. Here, we've got a unique mystery premise that starts off with a major reveal and leaves us wondering how this came to be. From the previews, the look of the show really helps me recall Pushing Daisies, and that show's lush, stylistic CG and set design. The result is a full design and a really engrossing atmosphere that suits the fairy tale concept all too well.
Yes, I would say that this show has potential. It looks like it could really, really work.
Lynx:
Official ABC Page
No Facebook Page Yet
Trailer:
When and Where:
ABC; Sundays 8/7c; Debuts Oct. 23
Who:
Cast includes Jennifer Morrison and Ginnifer Goodwin
What:
A woman and her estranged son come across the town of Storybrook, Maine, and see a plethora of fairy tale stories come to life in it's citizens. In reality, these people are under a spell and completely lack any memory of their previous lives.
Why:
How fitting, the one I didn't get done on time is starting on a delay anyway. (As are the other two shows I had slated for Friday.)
I don't know what it is about ABC. That my earliest childhood memories involve TGIF and light-hearted sitcoms, or as I said last year, that their promos just come off as infectious and heavily engaging in how they play. Regardless, this one network draws my attention in ways vastly different from any other, and I can hardly tell if its for the best or the worst.
As far as this season is concerned, ABC has equal parts ambitiously-designed new dramas (with this show, and their own 60s period piece Pan Am, drawing plenty of parallels with The Playboy Club) and equal parts safe-in-design new dramas (I think that applies to the reasonably-hyped Revenge with Emily VanCamp, as it does the new Charlie's Angels). Compare with the similar setup last season with No Ordinary Family with My Generation and The Whole Truth and Detroit 1-8-7, all of which didn't live past the end of the season. The same goes for 2007, when Pushing Daisies
and Dirty Sexy Money (further complemented by the ambitious spinoff, Private Practice) really left an impression and managed to live one season past the Writers' Strike.Personally, I believe the more riskier new shows this season have the potential to leave as much as a mark as the 2007 shows. Just hope they can take off well enough, though.
But for now, let's just talk about Once Upon a Time. This is actually one of two new fairy-tale based shows launching this season, the other one I will discuss later on today. Here, we've got a unique mystery premise that starts off with a major reveal and leaves us wondering how this came to be. From the previews, the look of the show really helps me recall Pushing Daisies, and that show's lush, stylistic CG and set design. The result is a full design and a really engrossing atmosphere that suits the fairy tale concept all too well.
Yes, I would say that this show has potential. It looks like it could really, really work.
Lynx:
Official ABC Page
No Facebook Page Yet
Trailer:
Five Days, Ten New Shows -- Allen Gregory
ALLEN GREGORY
When and Where:
FOX; Sundays 8:30/7:30c; Starts Oct. 30
Who:
Created by Jonah Hill
What:
Allen Gregory is perhaps the world's most pretentious 7-year-old boy. A child prodigy used to home-schooling, he must prepare for a clash with reality upon attending public school for the first time.
Why:
This is only one of two new animated sitcoms FOX is trying out this season, hoping to capitalize further on their immensely successful Animation Domination lineup. I grew up in the 1990's, surrounded by innovative (for the time anyway), creative and thoroughly entertaining cartoon shows for both adults and kids alike. It's unsurprising, then that I take quite a liking to the Sunday night FOX lineup, as much as the fact that The Simpsons, one of the shows I distinctively recall watching growing up is still on the air today.
One man who was clearly influenced and motivated by The Simpsons, actually admitting that he always wanted to write for it as a kid, is comedy superstar Jonah Hill. As an actor, Hill has worked with major bigwigs like Tom Shadyac
, Adam Sandler
, and most notably Judd Apatow
. With the film background he has, the star was able to parlay his success and develop a major animated TV series, a dream come true for him.
From what I've seen, Allen Gregory seems funny enough, reliant on a sense of wit that almost reminds me of Frasier from time to time. It seems awfully high-class for a FOX sitcom (and especially for a block dominated by Seth MacFarlane), but that's mostly derived from the protagonist. One bit that had he smiling was asking for his teachers first name and feeling exhausted when she questioned his approach. In addition, the flash animation maintains a solid pace and gives off a unique style that suits the choice of lead character well.
In addition to the debut of this show following the World Series, FOX also has Napoleon Dynamite, based on the independent film
of the same name slated for midseason. Also returning midseason is Bob's Burgers, a show from the Dr. Katz 
team that did solidly debuting in the middle of last season. And on top of that, the creators of Family Guy
are trying to revive The Flintstones for next season. In the midst of all of this animated work, all of it coming together to make FOX even more distinctive than it already is from the other broadcasters, Allen Gregory seems to work rather solidly as the new showcase for the Fall.
If anything, I think I may like it more than New Girl. (Although you are free to chalk that up to bias.)
Lynx:
Official FOX Network Page
Facebook Page
Trailer:
When and Where:
FOX; Sundays 8:30/7:30c; Starts Oct. 30
Who:
Created by Jonah Hill
What:
Allen Gregory is perhaps the world's most pretentious 7-year-old boy. A child prodigy used to home-schooling, he must prepare for a clash with reality upon attending public school for the first time.
Why:
This is only one of two new animated sitcoms FOX is trying out this season, hoping to capitalize further on their immensely successful Animation Domination lineup. I grew up in the 1990's, surrounded by innovative (for the time anyway), creative and thoroughly entertaining cartoon shows for both adults and kids alike. It's unsurprising, then that I take quite a liking to the Sunday night FOX lineup, as much as the fact that The Simpsons, one of the shows I distinctively recall watching growing up is still on the air today.
One man who was clearly influenced and motivated by The Simpsons, actually admitting that he always wanted to write for it as a kid, is comedy superstar Jonah Hill. As an actor, Hill has worked with major bigwigs like Tom Shadyac
, Adam Sandler, and most notably Judd Apatow. With the film background he has, the star was able to parlay his success and develop a major animated TV series, a dream come true for him.From what I've seen, Allen Gregory seems funny enough, reliant on a sense of wit that almost reminds me of Frasier from time to time. It seems awfully high-class for a FOX sitcom (and especially for a block dominated by Seth MacFarlane), but that's mostly derived from the protagonist. One bit that had he smiling was asking for his teachers first name and feeling exhausted when she questioned his approach. In addition, the flash animation maintains a solid pace and gives off a unique style that suits the choice of lead character well.
In addition to the debut of this show following the World Series, FOX also has Napoleon Dynamite, based on the independent film
of the same name slated for midseason. Also returning midseason is Bob's Burgers, a show from the Dr. Katz team that did solidly debuting in the middle of last season. And on top of that, the creators of Family Guy are trying to revive The Flintstones for next season. In the midst of all of this animated work, all of it coming together to make FOX even more distinctive than it already is from the other broadcasters, Allen Gregory seems to work rather solidly as the new showcase for the Fall.If anything, I think I may like it more than New Girl. (Although you are free to chalk that up to bias.)
Lynx:
Official FOX Network Page
Facebook Page
Trailer:
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Five Days, Ten New Shows -- Ringer
RINGER
When and Where:
The CW; Tuesdays 9/8c; Debuts Sep. 13
Who:
Sarah Michelle Gellar; Nestor Carbonell; Ioan Gruffudd
What:
Bridget (Gellar) witnesses a mob hit and flees to New York City. Whilst on the run, she encounters her long-lost twin, the affulent Siobhan. Not too long afterwards, Siobhan goes missing and Bridget decides to go about under her identity. Doing so, she discovers so many shocking details about her twin's life.
Why:
Well...
There once was a land known simply as "The WB". A wide variety of inhabitants, many of them adolescents gave the kingdom a strong, unique feel that helped it to stand out whilst it was dwarved by the neighboring kingdoms. There were plenty of Princesses who graced The WB with their presence, but nobody would forget Princess Sarah. She was also recognized as Buffy who fought valiantly against vampires and demons. And whilst pulling off these heorics, she remained clever and witty and looked stunning the whole time.
But alas, by 2002 there was a falling out. As a consequence the princess was taken away, permenantly separated from the people of The WB. Buffy would end up in another kingdom, a much smaller and more unstable land known as "UPN". She would carry on for two more years before leaving again. Still, Sarah left an indeliable impression on both kingdoms that would linger for long after she was gone.
Not too long afterwards, both UPN and The WB would fall. The people of both kingdoms would come together, mend old wounds and form a new kingdom that they would call "The CW". But some things would remain constant, that the people of both lands would retain from before. Among them, the hope that the lost Princess would one day return. That she would come to the land of CW and grace it the same way she did before.
Okay, I will admit that I'm also happy to see Gellar return to TV. And although I still don't care about the CW, this new show actually looks pretty good. It really stands out against the typical fare the network has to offer, with such a dark tone and intense revelations.
Unsurprisingly, it was originally pitched as CBS drama.
Lynx:
Official CW Network Page
Facebook Page
Trailer:
When and Where:
The CW; Tuesdays 9/8c; Debuts Sep. 13
Who:
Sarah Michelle Gellar; Nestor Carbonell; Ioan Gruffudd
What:
Bridget (Gellar) witnesses a mob hit and flees to New York City. Whilst on the run, she encounters her long-lost twin, the affulent Siobhan. Not too long afterwards, Siobhan goes missing and Bridget decides to go about under her identity. Doing so, she discovers so many shocking details about her twin's life.
Why:
Well...
There once was a land known simply as "The WB". A wide variety of inhabitants, many of them adolescents gave the kingdom a strong, unique feel that helped it to stand out whilst it was dwarved by the neighboring kingdoms. There were plenty of Princesses who graced The WB with their presence, but nobody would forget Princess Sarah. She was also recognized as Buffy who fought valiantly against vampires and demons. And whilst pulling off these heorics, she remained clever and witty and looked stunning the whole time.
But alas, by 2002 there was a falling out. As a consequence the princess was taken away, permenantly separated from the people of The WB. Buffy would end up in another kingdom, a much smaller and more unstable land known as "UPN". She would carry on for two more years before leaving again. Still, Sarah left an indeliable impression on both kingdoms that would linger for long after she was gone.
Not too long afterwards, both UPN and The WB would fall. The people of both kingdoms would come together, mend old wounds and form a new kingdom that they would call "The CW". But some things would remain constant, that the people of both lands would retain from before. Among them, the hope that the lost Princess would one day return. That she would come to the land of CW and grace it the same way she did before.
Okay, I will admit that I'm also happy to see Gellar return to TV. And although I still don't care about the CW, this new show actually looks pretty good. It really stands out against the typical fare the network has to offer, with such a dark tone and intense revelations.
Unsurprisingly, it was originally pitched as CBS drama.
Lynx:
Official CW Network Page
Facebook Page
Trailer:
Five Days, Ten New Shows -- 2 Broke Girls
EDITOR'S NOTE -- I sincerely apologize for not putting up the first impression entry on ABC's Once Upon a Time as scheduled. I had a more busy day yesterday than usual, and I will be frank and admit that the surprisingly short trailers for ABC's show back in May didn't help matter much, either. Another time, I may cover that show, hopefully some time this week to keep the title of this whole week truthful. Again, I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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2 BROKE GIRLS
When and Where:
CBS; Mondays 8:30/7:30c; Debuts Sep. 19 (Special time--9:30/8:30c)
Who:
Created by Michael Patrick King (Sex and the City) and commedienne Whitney Cummings; Stars Kat Dennings (Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist)
What:
Two waitresses, one a pauper of a city girl and the other a rich girl run afoul of the law, find themselves in the compromising situation of working with each other. They work together in the hopes of improving their respective lives.
Why:
Amongst TV critics such as Entertainment Weekly's Ken Tucker, this is one of the fall's most anticipated new comedies. As far as I'm concerned though, its not that great.
Don't get me wrong, the trailer is pretty funny. But it just seems a little too broad in humor approach and direction. If anything, I can honestly say that 2 Broke Girls fits in well with CBS' style of sitcom, the same network that tried the single-camera comedy on occassion, but didn't make it last. (The shows in question were called Welcome to the Captain and Worst Week
, the latter getting better reception.)
Still, I think I may regret writing it off completely, so I won't. The same could be said of trying to compare it to shorter-lived comedies I've really enjoyed like last season's Better With You, I'm With Her which ran when I was in high school, or CBS' own The Class
back in 2006. If you don't think too hard about it, the trailer itself is pretty funny. Further, there seems to be a real sense of chemistry between the two leads. On top of that, there are genuinely funny moments in that trailer below, particularly the fierce and well-deserved comeback to the finger-snapping jerk that it opens with.
One of those leads Kat Dennings, has a single distinction in common with Ellen Page
, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
, Portia Doubleday
, Alia Shawkat
and Mae Whitman. All of them have held the same dominant level of chemistry as the female half of a couple. (Although I have yet to watch Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist
in it's entirety.) Unsurprisingly, she comes off as strong here, dealing with a different kind of other half.
And I earlier talked about Whitney Cummings, the newfound NBC leading lady who also shares the credit of concieving this show. That certainly comes in handy, given that the jokes on her own show come off as honestly and truly clunky and obvious. Worse yet, Whitney appears to be all other the place, and comes off as trite and tired. In the other hand, there's a much better sense of humor emanating from Cummings as a stand-up comic on this show. (Although I really haven't seen her stand-up, so I cannot judge directly.) It's truly ironic when she's funnier on the sitcom where she's behind the scenes than on her own starring vehicle.
2 Broke Girls doesn't look stupendous, but I can honestly say that I have faith in it, especially as a chaser to How I Met Your Mother. (Compare with Whitney following the revamped Office, and the potential for a double-shot of awkward.) If anything, it will hopefully prove to be a good time.
Lynx:
Official CBS Page
Facebook Page
Trailer:
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2 BROKE GIRLS
When and Where:
CBS; Mondays 8:30/7:30c; Debuts Sep. 19 (Special time--9:30/8:30c)
Who:
Created by Michael Patrick King (Sex and the City) and commedienne Whitney Cummings; Stars Kat Dennings (Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist)
What:
Two waitresses, one a pauper of a city girl and the other a rich girl run afoul of the law, find themselves in the compromising situation of working with each other. They work together in the hopes of improving their respective lives.
Why:
Amongst TV critics such as Entertainment Weekly's Ken Tucker, this is one of the fall's most anticipated new comedies. As far as I'm concerned though, its not that great.
Don't get me wrong, the trailer is pretty funny. But it just seems a little too broad in humor approach and direction. If anything, I can honestly say that 2 Broke Girls fits in well with CBS' style of sitcom, the same network that tried the single-camera comedy on occassion, but didn't make it last. (The shows in question were called Welcome to the Captain and Worst Week
, the latter getting better reception.)Still, I think I may regret writing it off completely, so I won't. The same could be said of trying to compare it to shorter-lived comedies I've really enjoyed like last season's Better With You, I'm With Her which ran when I was in high school, or CBS' own The Class
back in 2006. If you don't think too hard about it, the trailer itself is pretty funny. Further, there seems to be a real sense of chemistry between the two leads. On top of that, there are genuinely funny moments in that trailer below, particularly the fierce and well-deserved comeback to the finger-snapping jerk that it opens with.One of those leads Kat Dennings, has a single distinction in common with Ellen Page
, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Portia Doubleday, Alia Shawkat and Mae Whitman. All of them have held the same dominant level of chemistry as the female half of a couple. (Although I have yet to watch Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist in it's entirety.) Unsurprisingly, she comes off as strong here, dealing with a different kind of other half.And I earlier talked about Whitney Cummings, the newfound NBC leading lady who also shares the credit of concieving this show. That certainly comes in handy, given that the jokes on her own show come off as honestly and truly clunky and obvious. Worse yet, Whitney appears to be all other the place, and comes off as trite and tired. In the other hand, there's a much better sense of humor emanating from Cummings as a stand-up comic on this show. (Although I really haven't seen her stand-up, so I cannot judge directly.) It's truly ironic when she's funnier on the sitcom where she's behind the scenes than on her own starring vehicle.
2 Broke Girls doesn't look stupendous, but I can honestly say that I have faith in it, especially as a chaser to How I Met Your Mother. (Compare with Whitney following the revamped Office, and the potential for a double-shot of awkward.) If anything, it will hopefully prove to be a good time.
Lynx:
Official CBS Page
Facebook Page
Trailer:
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Five Days, Ten New Shows -- Suburgatory
SUBURGATORY
When and Where:
ABC; Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c; Debuts Sep. 28
Who:
Created by Emily Kapnek (As Told By Ginger, Parks & Recreation); Cast includes Jeremy Sisto (Six Feet Under), Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm)
What:
A teenage girl is transplanted along with her single father from New York City to the middle of the 'burbs. Once there, she starts to question how perfect life there seems, acknowledging how creepily Stepford-esque all her new neighbors and classmates are.
Why:
Wow. I must say this one looks like it could be really good.
Suburgatory joins the Wednesday night LaughOn lineup airing on ABC. (This block will also be joined in the fall by another comedy block on Tuesdays, but we're not talking about that.) Not only does it fit in so keenly with two of the three returning series making up the lineup in the fall, but also with the long history of family comedies airing on the network. It looks to offer a both quirky and sarcastic portrayal of teenage life, with the addition of apt portrayals of the parents roaming about the landscape with their own social goals in mind. And this can easily yield a very funny new show that young people can identify with.
In it's quirky dialogue and the tone that goes with it, Suburgatory almost reminds me of the 2007 movie Juno. If the trailer is any indication, this will be as funny and provide as equally strong a satirical look at adolescence and the complex relationships with the adults around them. And with an even more biting tone in regards to it's satire, this show can only evoke the most flattering comparison to the 2004 hit Mean Girls
.
Slated to air right between pre-established family-com hits The Middle
and Modern Family
, both of which paint truly relateable and funny images of ordinary family life, Suburgatory promises to fit right in and keep the good times rolling.
Lynx:
Official ABC Page
Facebook Page
Trailer:
When and Where:
ABC; Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c; Debuts Sep. 28
Who:
Created by Emily Kapnek (As Told By Ginger, Parks & Recreation); Cast includes Jeremy Sisto (Six Feet Under), Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm)
What:
A teenage girl is transplanted along with her single father from New York City to the middle of the 'burbs. Once there, she starts to question how perfect life there seems, acknowledging how creepily Stepford-esque all her new neighbors and classmates are.
Why:
Wow. I must say this one looks like it could be really good.
Suburgatory joins the Wednesday night LaughOn lineup airing on ABC. (This block will also be joined in the fall by another comedy block on Tuesdays, but we're not talking about that.) Not only does it fit in so keenly with two of the three returning series making up the lineup in the fall, but also with the long history of family comedies airing on the network. It looks to offer a both quirky and sarcastic portrayal of teenage life, with the addition of apt portrayals of the parents roaming about the landscape with their own social goals in mind. And this can easily yield a very funny new show that young people can identify with.
In it's quirky dialogue and the tone that goes with it, Suburgatory almost reminds me of the 2007 movie Juno. If the trailer is any indication, this will be as funny and provide as equally strong a satirical look at adolescence and the complex relationships with the adults around them. And with an even more biting tone in regards to it's satire, this show can only evoke the most flattering comparison to the 2004 hit Mean Girls
.Slated to air right between pre-established family-com hits The Middle
and Modern Family, both of which paint truly relateable and funny images of ordinary family life, Suburgatory promises to fit right in and keep the good times rolling.Lynx:
Official ABC Page
Facebook Page
Trailer:
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