His week in review (w/o 10/2)

Well, another week is in the books, as are the hopes of two shows (Playboy Club and Free Agents). I'm surprised that it is only those two at this point. People have settled in to the shows they like, have locked their remotes into CBS and probably aren't going to be swayed to tune in at this point. Shows on the bubble, beware.

Goodbye too soon: As you know, just 3 episodes in we had to say goodbye to one of my early favorites of the season, The Playboy Club. I talked to a few people about this to get their perspective and everyone agrees this show is obviously better suited for HBO, Bravo or some other cable station. The other concern (which is valid) is whether a concept like this has enough legs (plot-wise, not bunny legs) to hold on as a TV show. Would it have been better suited as a mini-series or a movie? From the sounds of it, they are continuing to tape the remaining episodes with the hopes that someone will pick it up. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

Solid rebound: After a shaky pilot, I thought that Pan Am had a solid 2nd week out last week. I'm afraid that this show could suffer a similar fate as The Playboy Club, however Pan Am does benefit from a much better time slot and can capitalize on the Desperate Housewives lead-in. Really hoping they can land another good one for us on Sunday. Pun intended.

Love is in the air: How many episodes until Steve McGarrett and new Five-0 task force profiler Lori Weston hook up? He thinks she's annoying and is mad she was just placed on the team. She thinks he's a neanderthal that can't be controlled. Sounds like the makings of a perfect relationship to me. I give it 2 more weeks. While we're here, I think something isn't quite right with Joe White (played by Terry O'Quinn, or Locke, whichever you prefer). I think we're going to find out he had something to do with Steve's father's death. Probably right around sweeps.

Best dance scene: Goes to Jess and the boys from New Girl. Slow chicken dancing at a wedding? Classic. Thought about breaking that one out at the bar last night but couldn't pull the trigger. Not quite as funny as singing Dirty Dancing in a restaurant, but it was up there. Another solid week for one of our follower's top new comedies.