Well, the season premiere of NBC’s new Must See TV lineup… Friends was Friends – lets just hope everyone stays together, though Rachel and Joey probably wont considering he’ll have his own show next year… Will & Grace was Will & Grace. Ok, these aren’t negative statements. Both shows are still enjoyable, but there’s not really much left to say about them… What is worth a little discussion is the US version of Coupling. Now if you’re like me – and have actually seen and like the UK version – then you’re going to look at this and say “Rubbish!” Well, it’s nearly a word for word re-enactment of the original – except stiffly acted. Now, since maybe 0.2% of the US has seen the original (maybe more, possibly less…) then it may be a hit – as no one else is going to have a comparison.
Since it is the test pattern between Will & Grace and ER, I’ll probably be watching it (in the vague hope that it may actually get better???)
Now on to ER… I was a bit distracted, but I think I may like the new season. I think the addition of Parminder K. Nagra as Neela Rasgotra is going to great. It’s nice to have a bright fresh face on the show (not just the actress, but the character!) I’m already impressed (and no, I haven’t seen Bend it Like Beckham…)
The full Must See lineup begins in earnest next week when Scrubs returns…
2003-09-26