To reawaken this blog from the depths of the underworld, I figured I’d reflect on this upcoming season of television and the new shows I’m looking forward to checking out.
Quantico (ABC)
At first glance, this show seems to fall closely along ABC’s “pretty 20-somethings in training” trope (see Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away With Murder), except with FBI agents this time. But I love shows that play with time, and this show appears to flash back and forth between a group of agents-to-be training at Quantico (with the added drama of 50 trainees competing for a limited number of jobs) and the aftermath of a huge terrorist event, where the perpetrator is supposedly one of the FBI trainees. This is a plot device that is certainly inspired by HTGAWM, but I’m interested to see where they decide to go with it. It also feels like a bigger story than HTGAWM, because instead of one single murder, the “event” is a huge terrorist event. One thing that cannot be overlooked in this show is its racial and sexual diversity. I strongly believe that diversity is important thing to see on screen, and I applaud this show for its casting (thus far).
Wicked City (ABC)
I have been a huge fan of Erika Christensen since I started watching Parenthood, and I am so excited to see her in a different show tackling such a different role. I also think that the sudden popularity of anthology storytelling is really interesting, and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing how a network is going to handle that.
Wicked City will follow two LA cops who are searching for a Bonnie & Clyde-esque serial-killing duo amidst the rock ‘n’ roll Sunset Strip of the 1980’s. I love Bonnie & Clyde, so to see that updated to the 80’s setting is going to be captivating. The show will focus equally on the cops and the serial killers, getting into both of their minds and motivations. This will allow for a number of complex characters, and justify their actions based on their reasonings.
Supergirl (CBS)
Usually, I am a strictly Marvel girl, but in this case, I am so excited to see where this show goes. Any show that has a woman in the lead role will immediately catch my attention, and I truly believe that there needs to be more woman superheroes represented on screen. The plot sounds like it could be a little bit cliche, but I do like the feminist implications of Kara Zor-El embracing her true self and not hiding anymore. There is the added bonus of her having a day job as a media mogul’s assistant, giving a chance for some funny double-identity storylines, and a “girls can do anything” theme.
Scream Queens (FOX)
This show is my prediction for the breakout hit of this TV season. All the right elements are in place: the creator is Ryan Murphy, who also created Glee and American Horror Story, the cast includes stars like Nick Jonas, Ariana Grande, Lea Michele, and Emma Roberts, and it belongs in the horror genre (which is on the rise), but adds a comedic twist. It will be interesting to compare this show to the already massively popular American Horror Story, which boasts Lady Gaga among its “Hotel” themed cast this season. Also, Scream Queens has the misfortune of being on a broadcast network, FOX, unlike AHS, which is on FX, an edgier cable network.
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