This blog was originally published on elkharttruth.com on Oct. 5, 2015.
Fall TV is back.
So many shows have premiered this season, so if you haven’t been able to watch them all, here are my quick takes.
8 p.m. Thursdays on NBC
This revived TV show is more suited for viewers who watched “Heroes” originally.
The first hour moved so slowly and did not truly introduce the characters, making it difficult to invest in the story.
The good vs. bad vs. the unknown idea is there, but taking so long to introduce the characters made it less interesting.
Grade: B-
10 p.m. Thursdays on NBC
What would you gamble on? Money? Your life? Someone?
Set in Las Vegas, this action drama focuses on crime and the odds one man has to fix it.
The dealer/house metaphor played out a bit heavy-handed, but the action aspect works well, though the lead female character comes off a bit robotic … but maybe that’s because she might have something to hide.
Grade: B
8 p.m. Wednesdays on Fox
It’s not that this crime/medical procedural is bad. It’s just not that interesting.
The Miami setting makes the drama seem more fun and enticing, but overall, the Fox show is pretty run-of-the-mill. Yawn.
Grade: B-
9 p.m. Sundays on ABC
Love. Family. Money. Survival.
This drama starring Chace Crawford (“Gossip Girl”) and Don Johnson asks, what would you do for money?
With this cast of characters, a lot, apparently. And the pilot ended on a huge cliffhanger.
Grade: B
10 p.m. Sundays on ABC
This isn’t a classic whodunit. With the premise of the FBI, it adds a level of intrigue.
Who can you trust? Based on the premiere, I’m guessing no one.
Who knows what will happen next on this show. It might be worth checking out.
Grade: B+
10 p.m. Wednesdays on CBS
Like many medical dramas, this show focuses on the tragedies and miracles seen while working in a hospital.
This show, however, has higher stakes since it takes place not just in the hospital, but in the emergency room.
You want to root for the characters, led by Marcia Gay Harden, as they help save lives.
My only complaint with the show is that it feels like a dramatic version of “Scrubs.” It focuses on a class of residents who are learning as they go, very similarly to “Scrubs.”
Also, be forewarned: You will see a lot of blood and guts, so this show isn’t for the faint of heart.
Grade: B-
8 p.m. Tuesdays on Fox
John Stamos (“Full House”) and Josh Peck (“Drake & Josh”) … could this combo work?
Yes, actually, it can. Their banter made for a show that actually made me laugh. It’s not corny or overly stupid; the actors have good comedic timing.
You might recognize some other actors in a comedy, but the plot shows some promise for good character development of Stamos’ character, Jimmy.
Grade: B+
8:30 p.m. Tuesdays on Fox
Starring Fred Savage and Rob Lowe, this comedy is, unfortunately, full of cliches.
It comes off juvenile and immature. And Lowe’s character isn’t likeable and doesn’t show signs of being redeemed.
It’s also unrealistic to the point of ridiculous. Like an actor could really practice law …
Grade: C+
8:30 p.m. Fridays on ABC
Ken Jeong of “Hangover” fame is the lead in this family sitcom. I’m not sure why.
He is a great physical comedian, but the family man role doesn’t suit him.
Also, this comedy sounds like it has a laugh track, which makes the show seem stale.
The ending was cute but overall the show was boring and not funny.
Grade: C-
What TV shows are you enjoying this season?
