As with all fall seasons there is a feeling of measured optimism about a few shows. Measured because there is just so much that can go right or wrong. I guess we have to start somewhere, here’s what’s at the top of my list:
- The Blacklist (NBC) – James Spader as an evil mastermind with a plan, ok it doesn’t look revolutionary but of the new procedurals this interests me most.
- Brooklyn 9-9 (Fox) – Andy Samberg might have found the right amount of funny, and a dose of Andre Braugher doesn’t hurt.
- The Crazy Ones (CBS) – Sarah Michelle Geller and Robin Williams back on tv, of course it’s worth a shot.
- Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD (ABC) – I think we all know I’ll watch anything made by Joss Whedon and this side take on his superheroes has great potential.
- The Michael J. Fox Show (NBC) – Excited to see him back on a regular basis and we all know he’s willing to use his current medical state for good story fodder.
- Trophy Wife (ABC) – This year’s new take on the mixed family and the cast lends to a lot of good potential.
And for a few other things that could be hidden gems
- Almost Human (Fox) – It’s a robot partner future cop show, hmm…
- Back in the Game (ABC) – So if Walter Matthau (Bad News Bears) had a daughter who started coaching little league… oh and her dad’s there (who is clearly not Walter).
- Betrayal (ABC) – It’s like Revenge but maybe not as campy, maybe more like Unfaithful, I don’t know there’s some cheating and a lot of complications.
- Dads (Fox) – Dubbed by many as the least funny show on the lineup, let’s hope they don’t waste Seth Green, Peter Riegert, Martin Mull, and Giovanni Ribisi.
- Dracula (NBC) – A ‘unique’ take on the vampire with Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
- Hostages (CBS) – Rumor has it the family gets to leave the house they’re being held hostage in to make Toni Collette kill the president in surgery.
- Goldbergs (ABC) – The 80s was a great decade but I’m not sure this family comedy set then is a great one.
- Ironside (NBC) – Blair Underwood is a great lead, but him in a wheelchair fighting his demons and the case of the week may not be great.
- Once Upon A Time In Wonderland (ABC) – I skipped out on Once Upon a Time so not even sure I’m game for another pilot.
- Lucky 7 (ABC) – Lottery winners lives are changed, I feel like I’ve seen this and it’s never done well.
- The Millers (CBS) – Will Arnett, Margo Martindale and Beau Bridges in a family comedy deserve a watch.
- Mom (CBS) – Anna Faris and Allison Janney as problemed mother/daughter have the potential for some laughs.
- The Originals (CW) – Another spin off whose original series, The Vampire Diaries, I don’t watch.
- Reign (CW) – Period drama CW style.
- Sean Saves the World (NBC) – I want Sean Hayes to be in a funny show and though the advance word isn’t strong, you never know with a sitcom.
- Sleepy Hollow (Fox) – Turns out a ridiculous premise has the potential to be just funny enough to be amusing and maybe even good.
- Super Fun Night (ABC) – Rebel Wilson can be funny but the critics haven’t had super great things to say.
- The Tomorrow People (CW) – The latest super hero drama, I think it’s like Heroes on the network that likes pretty people.
- We Are Men (CBS) – Jilted and divorced men bring on the comedic intent, Tony Shalhoub, Kal Penn and Jerry O’Connell hopefully get some funny.
- Welcome to the Family (NBC) – So a couple of disparate familied graduating teens get pregnant instead of their intended plans, blah blah.
And then of course there’s mid season… What are you most excited to see?
Shows mostly listed in alphabetical order stay tuned to ‘next week’s for premiere dates.
