Is it too early to think about next year?
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next_to_normalBecause the list of fall TV drama pilots is here, and I'm curious what sounds interesting to you. My picks are under the cut. (I posted a similar list a while ago, but that was a mix of drama and comedy and not nearly as long, so I'm guessing this is the comprehensive one.)
ABC:
S.H.I.E.L.D. - Based on the fictional and secret law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Universe as seen in the film The Avengers. Marks Whedon’s return to series TV, also expected to resurrect Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg). Sort of a no-brainer, given my Avengers love.
The Returned - What happens when the people you have mourned and buried suddenly appear on your doorstep as if not a day’s gone by? The lives of the people of Aurora are forever changed when their deceased loved ones return. Based on a novel by Jason Mott. This sounds SF/F-ish and fun. I may read the novel, even if the show doesn't go anywhere.
Influence - Provocative workplace ensemble centered on the complicated relationship between two brothers who head a unique agency designed to attack their clients’ problems using the real science of human motivation and manipulation. This would sound like a typical "main character has some special skill that helps them solve problems" kind of procedural, except that it's Kyle Killen, who created Awake, which, well, was about a guy who had a special skill that helped him solve crimes, lol, but it made great use of its premise, and it had interesting characters and a fairly good balance between the case of the week and the overarching mythology, so I'd give another Killen show a shot.
FOX:
Delirium - Based on bestselling trilogy about a world where love is deemed illegal and is able to be eradicated with a special procedure. With 95 days to go until her scheduled treatment, Lena Holoway does the unthinkable: she falls in love. Emma Roberts stars. I had mentioned this one before, having read the first two books of the trilogy and enjoyed them. Not thrilled about Emma Roberts as the lead, but I don't hate her?
NBC:
Wonderland - From producer Anthony Zuiker, seven years ago Clara’s life took an unexplained turn for the worse, but a mysterious stranger tells her there may be an explanation after all… an explanation that lies in the fantastical world of Wonderland. Determined to revive her dreams and get her life back on track, Clara agrees to wage war against the reigning but malevolent Queen, the woman we once knew as Alice. I'm a sucker for new twists on classic stories (like Into the Woods and Wicked). I was disappointed in Once Upon a Time and Grimm, but maybe this will be better?
CW:
Reign - The previously unknown and untold story of Mary Queen of Scots rise to power when she arrives in France as a 15-year-old, betrothed to Prince Francis, and with her three best friends as ladies-in-waiting. The secret history of survival at French Court amidst fierce foes, dark forces, and a world of sexual intrigue. Okay, I am super-skeptical about the fact that this show is on the CW, of all places, but a Mary Queen of Scots show sounds like kind of an awesome idea? Like The Tudors but with more lady business.
The Originals - The upcoming Vampire Diaries episode (airing 4/25/2013) would serve to set-up a potential new series in consideration for next season centering on the Original family, as Klaus returns to the supernatural melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans — a town he helped build centuries ago — and is reunited with his diabolical former protégé Marcel. Elijah, intent on helping his self-destructive brother find redemption, must side with Marcel’s enemies in order to keep Klaus in line. LOLOLOLOL I probably won't even watch this but it forever and always wins "best pilot idea" award just for GETTING THE DAMN ORIGINALS OFF MY SHOW.
Seems to be a lot of SF/F - and especially a lot of far-future and/or post-apocalyptic settings. I suppose that's the influence of The Hunger Games.
Awards for worst-sounding pilot idea? I'd put my money on the one based on a Disney ride, lol. Granted, Pirates of the Caribbean turned out to be an absurdly popular franchise, but it's hard to see them striking gold a second time. Plus, I've been to Disney World three times and I don't even remember that ride.
Thoughts?
ABC:
S.H.I.E.L.D. - Based on the fictional and secret law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Universe as seen in the film The Avengers. Marks Whedon’s return to series TV, also expected to resurrect Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg). Sort of a no-brainer, given my Avengers love.
The Returned - What happens when the people you have mourned and buried suddenly appear on your doorstep as if not a day’s gone by? The lives of the people of Aurora are forever changed when their deceased loved ones return. Based on a novel by Jason Mott. This sounds SF/F-ish and fun. I may read the novel, even if the show doesn't go anywhere.
Influence - Provocative workplace ensemble centered on the complicated relationship between two brothers who head a unique agency designed to attack their clients’ problems using the real science of human motivation and manipulation. This would sound like a typical "main character has some special skill that helps them solve problems" kind of procedural, except that it's Kyle Killen, who created Awake, which, well, was about a guy who had a special skill that helped him solve crimes, lol, but it made great use of its premise, and it had interesting characters and a fairly good balance between the case of the week and the overarching mythology, so I'd give another Killen show a shot.
FOX:
Delirium - Based on bestselling trilogy about a world where love is deemed illegal and is able to be eradicated with a special procedure. With 95 days to go until her scheduled treatment, Lena Holoway does the unthinkable: she falls in love. Emma Roberts stars. I had mentioned this one before, having read the first two books of the trilogy and enjoyed them. Not thrilled about Emma Roberts as the lead, but I don't hate her?
NBC:
Wonderland - From producer Anthony Zuiker, seven years ago Clara’s life took an unexplained turn for the worse, but a mysterious stranger tells her there may be an explanation after all… an explanation that lies in the fantastical world of Wonderland. Determined to revive her dreams and get her life back on track, Clara agrees to wage war against the reigning but malevolent Queen, the woman we once knew as Alice. I'm a sucker for new twists on classic stories (like Into the Woods and Wicked). I was disappointed in Once Upon a Time and Grimm, but maybe this will be better?
CW:
Reign - The previously unknown and untold story of Mary Queen of Scots rise to power when she arrives in France as a 15-year-old, betrothed to Prince Francis, and with her three best friends as ladies-in-waiting. The secret history of survival at French Court amidst fierce foes, dark forces, and a world of sexual intrigue. Okay, I am super-skeptical about the fact that this show is on the CW, of all places, but a Mary Queen of Scots show sounds like kind of an awesome idea? Like The Tudors but with more lady business.
The Originals - The upcoming Vampire Diaries episode (airing 4/25/2013) would serve to set-up a potential new series in consideration for next season centering on the Original family, as Klaus returns to the supernatural melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans — a town he helped build centuries ago — and is reunited with his diabolical former protégé Marcel. Elijah, intent on helping his self-destructive brother find redemption, must side with Marcel’s enemies in order to keep Klaus in line. LOLOLOLOL I probably won't even watch this but it forever and always wins "best pilot idea" award just for GETTING THE DAMN ORIGINALS OFF MY SHOW.
Seems to be a lot of SF/F - and especially a lot of far-future and/or post-apocalyptic settings. I suppose that's the influence of The Hunger Games.
Awards for worst-sounding pilot idea? I'd put my money on the one based on a Disney ride, lol. Granted, Pirates of the Caribbean turned out to be an absurdly popular franchise, but it's hard to see them striking gold a second time. Plus, I've been to Disney World three times and I don't even remember that ride.
Thoughts?
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Date: Feb. 10th, 2013 05:54 am (UTC)I really wanted the show to kill him or force the cure down his throat, but now we'll get neither of those things.