Winter blues no more, there’s some new TV to watch. There’s some promise in these shows.
Also, fun fact: Two of these three new shows have a character named Charlie.
Not Dead Yet
9:30 p.m. Wednesdays on ABC
Gina Rodriguez leads this sitcom, and she leads it with power.
She’s the best part of this newspaper-set comedy. The pilot includes some good setups, and while some characters are a bit cliche, they have hearts, too. I could live without the roommate dynamic; we saw it on “The Big Bang Theory.”
It’s a little sappy, and the premise is a little silly, but as an unmarried 30-something, I find it relatable.
Try it
Animal Control
8 p.m. Thursdays on Fox
Joel McHale is back on TV, playing another acerbic longer-type character.
It’s an office comedy but without the mockumentary bits. It seemed to be striving for a “Parks & Recreation” feel, but it missed the mark.
The opening credits are surprisingly long, which is unusual these days. But as usual these days, I didn’t find the sitcom that funny, especially with a cast of stock characters.
Skip it
The Company you Keep
10 p.m. Sundays on ABC
I’m always OK with having Milo Ventimiglia back on my TV screen. But I’m not sure this time will last long.
The premise reminds me of “The Catch” from a few years ago, and it’s the same network.
There’s a family element, which feels more like a watered-down “Sopranos,” with cat-and-mouse plotlines.
I think this could’ve been a better movie; I doubt the premise can keep up week after week.
Skip it
