Debbie:
I know you’re probably laughing so hard that you may burst your appendix, but I really do want to discuss The CW pilot orders with you. I’m aware that neither of us are teenaged girls, but I still think that The CW has a lot to offer, both currently and with its possible new series.
I will refrain from once again trying to get you to watch Supernatural and I’ll just get right to the pilots. You’ve got to be a little intrigued by Arrow — you’ve loved super hero shows and movies before, so it could happen again. Plus, you’ve got Greg Berlanti and some Warehouse 13 talent behind it … and Katie Cassidy!
I know you love Alona Tal as much as I do (you do, right?), and the fact that one of the supporting cast of two of my favorite cult shows (Supernatural and Veronica Mars) is is in a pilot called Cult is karmic. Hee-hee! Written by V and Farscape talent, it sounds mysterious and fun.
I’ve mentioned the good stuff from my point of view, and I really, really want to hear what semi-attracts you before you go bashing the ones I know you’re rolling your eyes at. There’s time!
Bob:
Look, the CW has a very specific demographic and I think they do well appealing to it. When I was in high school, I watched The WB and UPN, but honestly, I’m not sure I’ve watched anything on The CW regularly. I had high hopes for Ringer, but it didn’t meet them for me.
Honestly, nothing on this list really strikes me as anything exciting. I was not a fan of Smallville, so I don’t have a lot of excitement for Arrow (I’m not a huge fan of many DC properties, either). Then there are more remakes/prequels (Sex and the City and Beauty and the Beast).
And, seriously, romantic-time-travel-musical as a description for a show sounds like a terrible joke. Definitely not for me!
Debbie:
I think we need to make a bet. If Joey Dakota (romantic-time-travel-musical) actually gets an episode order, I’ll write a post on all of the good things about Lost, or something equally as ridiculous. There’s no way, no way, that a sane person could put that schlock on the air.
First Cut also cracked me up, because isn’t just about every hospital drama currently on the air rather like high school? Yes, Meredith and Cristina, I’m talking to you.
I’m surprised you didn’t have something to say about The Selection, which sounds a bit Hunger Games-y, with political elements of Game of Thrones even. If done well, I can see you enjoying a show of that ilk.
Bob:
I dunno, it sounds derivative and it pretty much lost me at “epic romance.” Ugh.
With the Glee craze still going, I am totally going to take that bet with you. Also, Joey Dakota is based on a successful Israeli show (you know, like Homeland), so I think that proves it could be successful. I definitely see the CW taking a chance on it and seeing if it will resonate with the kids. If there is a pickup, I think I might make you finish your Twin Peaks Virgin Diary.
Debbie:
It couldn’t possibly be worse than the prospect of Joey Dakota. You’re on!
Clacked by Debbie McDuffee
on Mar 08, 2012 @ 10:00 EST5EDT
Why is that Bob doesn’t watch Supernatural? I am a straight male and still watch the show. It is a great family drama with great relationship and awesome action.
Bob, I would recommend you to watch the show. Trust me, you are not gonna regret the decision. Unlike Gossip Girl and Vampire Diaries, whose viewers are young girls, who take an hour to decide what shade of pink lipstick to put on ;) Am a huge fan of Sci-fi and fantasy. Supernatural is the most satisfying so far. And I really, felt the show with my heart. I wouldn’t call the leads in the story heroes, rather would like to call them brothers, who love each other, just like you and me love who our siblings. The show is about a happy family, who got stuck in the conspiracy of Supernatural creatures in the world. Your heart must be made out of lead, for you not to shed tears watching the show.
As of other shows on CW, I don’t give a damn. I am not going to watch any more shows on this network.
I assure you, my not watching Supernatural has nothing to do with my sexual orientation. I just never caught on to it, and now it’s mostly because my sister nags me about it all the time.
It’s on my list of shows to catch up on at some point and now that it’s on Netflix, I’m far more likely to actually do it (just don’t tell Deb).
It is unfortunate that the CW is seen as a network for teenage girl’s. Sure there are a few shows that geared towards that demographic, but many of their offerings would have a wider appeal if given a chance.
Supernatural and Nikita on Friday are two very good shows that men and women of all ages could enjoy. Even The Vampire Diaries has a wide appeal, that’s probably why it is the highest rated show on the network.
Ringer is actually starting to get good. Too bad it took so long and with so many odd b-storylines.
I do give shows there a chance. I watched a handful of episodes of both Ringer and Nikita. I liked Nikita, but if I recall it was in a tough timeslot and just lost the race for me. Did it used to air on Thursdays?
Yes. It originally was on after The Vampire Diaries on Thursday. The first season was good, but the second season has been outstanding. I would put it in the same league as Alias. It’s too bad not more people are watching it.
Bob, I have to disagree with you when you use the fact that a show is based on a successful Israeli show as a metric for its potential success. If anything, that would make me question it even more. So far, it seems the one common thread among the Israeli imports (In Treatment, The Ex List, Traffic Light, Homeland) is that nobody watches them. For In Treatment and Homeland, that’s not such a big deal. HBO and Showtime have a different measure of success. For a broadcast network though… nobody watching becomes a much bigger deal and the show may be gone before it has a chance.
As for the list of pilots, the presence of Alona Tal and Rockne S. O’Bannon will be more than enough to get me to check out Cult.
The Selection has Elizabeth Craft & Sarah Fain as Showrunners, so my interest is piqued.
I agree with you Ivey, I am a huge fan of Craft & Fain, so The Selection is definitely on my list to watch and so far the casting is amazing.
When will we get a peek at this new pilot?