NPR on the New Spring TV Shows—NBC’s “Awake” one to Consider

Posted by Kendall Harmon

Years ago, networks would debut their cheesiest programs now, throwing on seriously flawed shows to fill time between important ratings periods in February and May. But now, towards the end of the TV season, networks are rolling out their riskiest and most distinctive series ideas - outside the stampede of new shows that typically start in the fall.

Consider NBC's "Awake," which takes a risk by being complex. "Harry Potter" alum Jason Isaacs plays a police detective who wakes after a car crash to find he's moving between two different realities....

[ERIC] DEGGANS: This might be the most ambitious attempt to reinvent the cop drama yet. It keeps viewers guessing by sprinkling clues across two different worlds.

Read or listen to it all.

Filed under: * Culture-WatchMovies & Television

0 Comments
Posted March 18, 2012 at 5:34 pm [Printer Friendly] [Print w/ comments]
Registered members must log in to comment.




Next entry (above): From the Morning Scripture Readings

Previous entry (below): U.S. Faces a Tricky Task in Assessment of Data on Iran

Return to blog homepage

Return to Mobile view (headlines)