Pilot's License - FOX
Lone Star
Monday @ 10 p.m.
Up Against: The Event, Gossip Girl, 2 1/2 Men/Mike & Molly
Plot: A hunka hunka Texan con man leads a double life
Most Critics Say: Generally regarded as one of the best new dramas, if not the best
I Say: Very high concept but it totally works. The lead is a "bad guy" but successfully has you rooting for him all the way. Guess that's why he's a con man. David Keith and Jon Voight as the father figures are excellent. The use of music in the pilot, from Mumford & Sons to Alexi Murdoch, is fabulous. Aside from Blue Bloods this is the only show that has a distinctive "look" in the way it was shot.
Running Wilde
Tuesday @ 9:30 p.m.
Up Against: DWTS, NCIS: L.A., Life Unexpected
Plot: A spoiled richboy and his crazy household take on an eco warrior and his childhood sweetheart
Most Critics Say: What a mess.
I Say: The pilot is all over the place, not funny and makes no sense. This being said, Will Arnett & Keri Russell are enjoyable to watch. I've heard that the creators basically know the pilot sucks and have worked on correcting the tone of the show, so good luck to them.
Raising Hope
Tuesday @ 9 p.m.
Up Against: DWTS, NCIS: L.A., Life Unexpected
Plot: After sleeping with a serial killer (heh) a 20-year old is left to raise Princess Beyonce
Most Critics Say: One of the best comedy pilots.
I Say: My favorite comedy pilot. Just all-around entertaining. Garret Dillahunt and Martha Plimpton are terrific as the parental units, and the kid playing Hope's dad is great. A love all the throwaway sight gags, typical of any Greg Garcia production. When utilizing his very, very old baby car seat at the supermarket: "Yeah it's used." Cashier: "Used by who, baby Jesus?" LMAO.
Monday @ 10 p.m.
Up Against: The Event, Gossip Girl, 2 1/2 Men/Mike & Molly
Plot: A hunka hunka Texan con man leads a double life
Most Critics Say: Generally regarded as one of the best new dramas, if not the best
I Say: Very high concept but it totally works. The lead is a "bad guy" but successfully has you rooting for him all the way. Guess that's why he's a con man. David Keith and Jon Voight as the father figures are excellent. The use of music in the pilot, from Mumford & Sons to Alexi Murdoch, is fabulous. Aside from Blue Bloods this is the only show that has a distinctive "look" in the way it was shot.
Running Wilde
Tuesday @ 9:30 p.m.
Up Against: DWTS, NCIS: L.A., Life Unexpected
Plot: A spoiled richboy and his crazy household take on an eco warrior and his childhood sweetheart
Most Critics Say: What a mess.
I Say: The pilot is all over the place, not funny and makes no sense. This being said, Will Arnett & Keri Russell are enjoyable to watch. I've heard that the creators basically know the pilot sucks and have worked on correcting the tone of the show, so good luck to them.
Raising Hope
Tuesday @ 9 p.m.
Up Against: DWTS, NCIS: L.A., Life Unexpected
Plot: After sleeping with a serial killer (heh) a 20-year old is left to raise Princess Beyonce
Most Critics Say: One of the best comedy pilots.
I Say: My favorite comedy pilot. Just all-around entertaining. Garret Dillahunt and Martha Plimpton are terrific as the parental units, and the kid playing Hope's dad is great. A love all the throwaway sight gags, typical of any Greg Garcia production. When utilizing his very, very old baby car seat at the supermarket: "Yeah it's used." Cashier: "Used by who, baby Jesus?" LMAO.