ABC

ABC has the most new shows coming out so I’m going to just deal with those ones.
• Flash Forward: I’m sure the execs were wondering how they can keep the Lost crowd interested until the spring. Well this was their solution. A world wide blackout 6 months into the future. This show has a definite chance to succeed as long as they can hook the audience early. It has a solid time slot for the type of demographic the show wants. And the ensemble cast means the show is not on anyone’s back specifically. Get excited.
• Hank: The show is about an old exec who has lost everything and must now move back to his old hometown. Another attempt by Kelsey Grammer to get back on the air. Last time it didn’t work out for him and I don’t think this attempt will fair any better.
• Modern Family: I think this show has real potential. It gives off a real arrested development feel to it. It has a gay couple as new parents, newlyweds with a big age difference, and a traditional nuclear family. I’m excited to see which family stands out as the funniest.
• The Middle: I haven’t heard much about this show. It’s about a family with a very run of the mill family. Starring Patricia Heaton and the Janitor from Scrubs it’s really gotten no love from the advertisers. Maybe trying to set the bar low, but if it’s already being left behind I don’t know how it can succeed.
• Castle: As I was catching up on Lost last season they were plugging the crap out of this show on the ABC website so when it was on the other day I decided to turn it on. I like the direction of the sleuth dramedy. Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic have great chemistry, it was a solid mid season pick up and I hope it lasts.
• The Forgotten: A cold case knock off with Christian Slater as a volunteer crime fighter and EP Jerry Bruckheimer. When Jerry Bruckheimer says he wants a show, every station will listen ABC was the first to get it. But Slater had his chance with drama on NBC last year and it didn’t work out. They’ll give this one time but I don’t know if this show has the staying power but I won’t bet against it succeeding.
• Eastwick: 3 different women come into some magical powers. Sound lame, that’s what people across the biz are saying. It’s nice to see Rebecca Romijn back on TV but reports say this show has no chemistry and is far too cheesy. The show better pick up or it is sure to head to the chopping block.
• Cougar town: After a very brief stint on Scrubs Courtney Cox is back. She is still hot and on the prowl for younger boys. She brought along her friend Christa Miller. At least its not competing with Accidently on Purpose, but it is competing with Glee for the comedy fans out there. Bill Lawrence got sloppy towards the end of Scrubs but was able to pick it back up (a lot from the 7th season but not back to its glory day). I’m torn on this one and would watch if not for the competition, well that’s why they have DVR.