Ah, some good news at last

[wraithfodder]

I dare say, I think the evil incarnation of Knight RIder is toast...

Variety today reviewed KNIGHT RIDER. The review, I feel, is probably the best thing about the series! Read it and laugh J

 

The "Knight Rider" revival movie set the bar low in terms of expectations, and damned if the series premiere still doesn't go skidding under it. Frankly, this convoluted hour sent me scurrying to NBC's website looking for clarification about the plot, but -- whew, what a relief -- there really isn't much of one. As constituted the program does have a decidedly retro flair, existing largely to push Ford cars (which could use the push), while stripping its characters down to underwear and skin-tight tops at every turn. As strategies go, this one could use a lube job.

 

Those with time to kill or a masochistic tendency can read the full review at http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117938461.html?categoryid=31&cs=1

Meanwhile, apparently the ratings tanked, "stalling" , with a 2.4 rating/7 share, which apparently is not good. I'm sure once this junker is taken off the scrapyard, we'll get repeats of a reality show though. But, oh, Criminal Minds was a blast (literally).

Okay, it's not nice to chortle over the demise of a TV show, but, really, what were they thinking? it's nothing like the original show. Why not just write something original? Oh wait, this is Hollywood. Originality doesn't really exist out there :(

Comments

[timespirt.livejournal.com]

Oh, sounds a lot like what SGU (BabyGate) will be in terms of content! Funny how all the idiots fall back on skimpy clothes and FX to bring in them young viewers, why worry about plot? You got eye candy and flash! What is TV coming to? God help us in the coming years, there will be little left to watch with any kind of substance!!!! How could I not laugh, so sad but true!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Yup, 500 channels and nothing to watch. No wonder DVD sets of older tv shows sell so well!

[timespirt.livejournal.com]

If I even watch the dopey box at all it's to watch Sci-Fi, (for SGA) the Hallmark chanel and the occasional movie (very occasional). What do I need the other 400+ Chanel's for? I look for the older stuff so I can watch all the good stuff they used to make so well years ago!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

well, discovery and tlc get some good stuff every now and then, but good drama like masterpiece theater is on PBS

[timespirt.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I watch PBS, History, TLC and Discovery once in a while.