Fall is here, and new broadcast shows are hitting your TV screen.
Just not with a bang, but with a dull roar.
East New York
9 p.m. Sundays on CBS
It’s another cop show, what can I say?
Look, it’s not my type of show, but I can appreciate its efforts on cop-citizen relations, diversity, race and other issues.
Plus the romance so far is very minimal, which I’m hoping stays that way. Not every show needs a romance.
The music could use an update. I get they’re going for different voices to represent East New York, but it feels very out of place on a CBS show with a mostly 40-50+ cast.
Try it (with caution)
The Real Love Boat
10 p.m. Wednesdays on CBS
This reality show is giving major “Celebrity Dating Game” vibes. Hosts Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell are clearly reading a teleprompter. Romijn has a look of “what am I doing here?” and O’Connell has it dialed to 11.
It’s too bad this show was probably filmed before the latest Bachelorette season, which also took place on a cruise ship. It’s also a total rip on “Bachelor in Paradise” with a bit of “Amazing Race” or “Big Brother” pulled in.
It should’ve at least aired in the summer for the light, fluffy TV season.
Skip it
Alaska Daily
10 p.m. Thursdays on ABC
Hillary Swank and Jeff Perry are definitely holding the star power in this drama, though it’s not either of their best work.
But the pacing is off. It speeds up and slows down, which was jarring.
There is a lot to throw into one pilot episode, but I’m not sure the drama can gain enough momentum in any of them.
Skip it
Walker Independence
9 p.m. Thursdays on the CW
I didn’t mind the original version of this drama, mainly because of Jared Padalecki’s charm.
But this prequel spinoff is terrible. I was so distracted immediately by the 2020s hair and makeup on lead Katherine McNamara (the drama takes place in the 1800s), it was hard to focus on much else.
The show can’t decide whether it’s a period piece or a sexy love and crime show, and neither option is good. It’s so overall dramatic it’s borderline cheesy.
Skip it
Fire Country
9 p.m. Fridays on CBS
To save some head scratching, this show stars the young boy in “The Pacifier.”
This drama kept my attention, even though the character connections are a little too neatly tied.
The pilot presented a lot of plotlines, but it wasn’t heavy-handed.
Try it (with caution)