Violence and behind-the-scenes crime-solving seems to be a trend this winter TV season.
Two of these three shows make you think about what strangers may know about you…and one has already seen better days.
Here are my reviews, based on the pilot only.
10 p.m. Thursdays on NBC
This spinoff focuses on a set of characters whom all appeared on the original “Blacklist,” but it’s not necessary to know the original to understand this show.
It might help with backstories, but a new mystery fuels this drama.
The show is a little run-of-the-mill, with the usual elements of technology, crime, backstabbing…but there is a twist of family and betrayal that may hook some viewers.
Grade: B-
‘DOUBT’
10 p.m. Wednesdays on CBS
I thought this show somhow managed to make law interesting, but I may be alone in that sentiment.
Despite a cast of heavy-hitters( Judith Light, Katherine Heigl, Laverne Cox Elliott Gould and Dule Hill), the CBS show has already been pulled from the schedule.
Centered around the concept of “beyond reasonable doubt,” I appreciated the high stakes without being over the top.
The love story wasn’t necessary, but there were some interesting relationships.
Grade: B
‘TAKEN’
10 p.m. Mondays on NBC
This NBC drama barely resembles the original 2008 movie with Liam Neeson.
Yes, the main character wants to protect his family, but (spoiler alert) his sister dies within the first five minutes, unlike in the movie when the lead saves his daughter.
I don’t think the show is as interesting as the movie; it doesn’t have the heart or pace.
Grade: B-
What’s your favorite new TV show?