The sun may be out, but I’m more excited to stay in and watch these new shows.
Networks hosted upfronts presentations over the last week, presenting all their new shows and lineups for the fall and midseason.
Here are three takeaways:
‘American Idol’ is back…on ABC
Apparently the singing reality shows aren’t dead yet.
It’s been only one year since “American Idol” went off the air, but it’s being revived on a new network after a reported bidding war among multiple networks.
This move is beyond me, because “AI” had been dwindling in popularity for years, with more focus on the judges than the winners.
If it can go back to its Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood days, great. Katy Perry was the first judge announced, and I can see her vibing with the other judges and singers. Simon Cowell will not be returning, however. He declined, plus he judges NBC‘s “America’s Got Talent.”
CW owns superhero shows
Does Greg Berlanti ever sleep? Or does he live at the CW office?
Berlanti produces multiple shows for the broadcast network, including all of the superhero shows.
CW will gain yet another superhero show in “Black Lightning.” The new action drama will not be part of the Arrowverse, so crossover episodes won’t extend to five.
But still, that’s a lot of superheroes on one network.
Reboots galore
“Roseanne.” “Dynasty.” “Will & Grace.”
After so-called success of “Fuller House” and “Gilmore Girls,” networks are clamoring for that nostalgia glory. I don’t either reboot was that successful, but I get the capture-the-old mentality (even if I also think it’s super risky).
I didn’t watch “Roseanne,” “Dynasty” or “Will & Grace” in their time, so I’m a bit behind. I’m hoping they’ll be on Netflix this summer.
Also, here are 3 new shows I’m excited to watch this fall:
- “Young Sheldon” (CBS): I can’t deny my love for “The Big Bang Theory,” so count me excited for this prequel about your favorite physicist during his childhood.
- “The Good Doctor” (ABC): I’m nervous how this show will handle itself since it focuses on a character with autism, but I think it could be a great conversation starter. My suggestion? Take notes from “Speechless.” Also, after his run on “Bates Motel,” I’m ready to see more Freddie Highmore on TV.
- “Alex, Inc.” (ABC): If this show is three-quarters of what Zach Braff‘s other TV show, “Scrubs,” was in its early seasons, I’ll be happy.
