With the upfronts being held this weeks here is my initial reviews of the new pilot series ordered by ABC, that will be hitting screens this fall, based on the promotional trailers released. To watch the trailers to which these reviews are based upon click here.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Coming off the mainstream success of The Avengers Assemble this series is sure to quickly find an audience, who look to fill the void as they wait for the next Marvel release. What interests me is the way that the series chronologically continues from where the Avengers left off, rather than going down the route of prequel. This enables the mystery and explanation of Agent Coulson's (again played by Clark Gregg) supposed death, to kick-start the story arc of the series. Despite the absence of the established Marvel 'superheroes' from the Avengers, the outline given from the promo for S.H.I.E.L.D, fans will not be left having to watch a procedural drama about the workings of the organisation, but in an Alphas style plot will be introduced to new 'heroes' as they seek out others with super-human abilities. Not only does the promo give an understanding of the tone and direction of the series, but it also gives us an initial introduction to new characters in the Marvel universe, brought to life by a strong cast, most strikingly that of Skye (played by Chloe Bennet). Filled with the quick witted humor we have come to expect from Joss Whedon (who continues his involvement in the franchise, by writing and directing the pilot, whilst also acting as Executive Producer), and the action enjoyed from the film franchise. S.H.I.E.L.D looks set to be a must watch when it debuts on Tuesday nights at 8pm this fall on ABC.
Betrayal
The series is a melodrama that follows Sara Hadley (played by Hannah Ware) who feeling unappreciated by her husband, develops a lust for Jack McAllister (played by Stuart Townsend) after a chance meeting, which, soon turns into a passionate affair. At first based on the trailer, I was not sure if I would have preferred to see this as a film rather than a television series, as I wondered of its potential for a multiple season run going forward. However, the turn at the end of the promo that leads the story into the courtroom battle between Jack and her husbands, adds more potential for the series, than if it focused solely on the affair. In spite of this, I still have some I still have some misgivings as to whether the story arc is too contained to go beyond a single season. However, seeing as this is only the pilot, I will hold out making any final judgments, until I see the direction the series may take, to which I hope is similar to that of its lead-in Revenge by following the convention and structure of the primetime soap. Betrayal is due to debut on Sunday nights at 10pm this fall on ABC.
More reviews will be added soon.
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