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I am – Hercules!!
It’s a private-eye series from John McNamera, the guy who co-created “Profit” with David Greenwalt, then went solo with the likes of “Vengeance Unlimited,” “The Fugitive” and “Fastlane.” It stars Tim Daly (“Wings,” “The Fugitive”) Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon (“NYPD Blue”), Rick Worthy (“Enterprise”) and A.J. Langer (“My So-Called Life”).
The Hollywood Reporter says:
… a stylish and sexy private-eye drama brimming with surprises. … Daly shows a flair for fast-talking as Judd, a compelling figure and, at times, an enigma … The second episode, also made available for review, suggests that chemistry among cast members will continue to grow and the pace will remain as enjoyably frenzied. … distinctive and watchable characters. … surprise twists and hairpin turns. … Variety says:
… manages to somewhat freshen the formula with clever twists and playful banter. Sparked by surprisingly dark moments and an attractive cast … McNamara, who previously collaborated with Tim Daly on CBS' "The Fugitive" revival, has a knack for high-energy storytelling … exchanges reveal a smartass attitude that Daly handles with aplomb, if at times a bit too glibly for either his or the show's good. … slickly assembled product … USA Today gives it three and a half stars (out of four) and says:
… Blessed with a strong cast and great characters … has a clearly delineated, interesting ensemble … Through most of Wednesday's opening hour, the show maintains a near perfect tonal balance, adeptly mixing its high-tech sting plot with flashes of tongue-in-cheek humor. The Los Angeles Times says:
"Eyes," a likable new crime melodrama that premieres tonight on ABC, stands for "private eyes," an elision clearly meant to make the enterprise sound mysterious and sexy and contemporary — which it pretty much is, at least enough to provide some decent midweek fun. … Burgess is one of those bad guys who likes a good laugh, even at his own expense, which in some funny way just indicates the depth of his depravity. … The plots are clever enough, in their Swiss cheese way, and the soap-operatic underpinnings quite seductive, and offer at least twice per episode the deep satisfaction of the well-sprung trap. … 10 p.m. Wednesday. ABC.
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Yesh.
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Next on a very special Blossom.
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... take all four of the top drama premieres this season (i.e. total audience for the first episode of a brand new show). The only show in the top 4 that's not on the network is CSI: NY. Can EYES debut bigger than NY did? Can ABC get the 4-fecta?
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Followed by quite a few shitty ones.
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I already have this set to record on my DVR. Hope it's decent. Lost, Alias, and Eyes right in a row? Gotta love the possibilities.
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Mar 30, 2005 8:01:51 AM CST
Yeah a new scripted show not set in a hospital and not a police
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I like it already
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Profit, Vengeance Unlimited, Fugitive, Fastlane ... how can we not be worshipping this master of TV?
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... show about private detectives. How refreshing... (it ain't the setting, it's the execution).
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A PI show is quite a novelty. A show about a PI firm is even moreso. Sounds interesting. I'll definitely check it out.
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Mar 30, 2005 2:52:28 PM CST
Hell, there is only three lawyer shows and that's combining half
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with Boston Legal and L&O: Trial by Jury. So a PI show could be a breath of fresh air. Ya know, I forgot about Kevin Hill, but then, so have most people.
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The cute little hottie from IT'S LIKE, YOU KNOW...????
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I second that, brother. If she's half as hot as she was on that show...ooohhh, I'm having evil thoughts.
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Tim Daly was the second-best Superman (after Chris Reeve, of course).
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This show looked annoying. And the ads reminding me to watch it EVERY commercial break through Lost and Alias were enough to encourage me to turn OFF my tv.
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Caught the pilot and I really enjoyed the show. Wednesday night now belongs to ABC.
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Better than I expected. By the way, am I the only one sick of ABC touting "Jake in Progress" as its newest "hit" show? Who's watching this crap?
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ABC is just desperate to get a sitcom hit in this new television landscape. The bumbling clueless dad is now out of vogue and the stilted Man-Boy with commitment issues is now the flavor of the day.
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... more talkback occurs before the show airs, then after. Makes me wonder if it still counts as a "talkback" is it's really just "talk-before"!!!! ha!!!! (I'm so funny... it's a shame this bit of wit will get lost in a forum no one is reading anymore)
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at work.
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