Which of These New Fall TV Shows Will Fail First?
It will happen. At some point this fall, one of the broadcast networks will be the first to pull the plug on one of its once-promising but now ratings-challenged new shows.
But predicting which show will be the first to go is tough. As we've seen in the past, the first-canceled program isn't necessarily the worst show of the fall—on occasion, it is even one of the best. But to help you get a feel for the prospects of this year's newcomers, we have identified some of the pros and cons of each of the 20 new broadcast series debuting this month and next.
Pros: Fall is always a good time for horror, and this series occupies the same universe as the beloved 1973 film. The first episode is directed and produced by Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes). The cast includes Geena Davis and Ben Daniels (House of Cards). The series merely has to beat Hawaii Five-0 and Dateline, which sounds doable.
Cons: As Damien proved earlier this year, some classic horror movies don't translate well to the small screen. (Though Bates Motel sets a slightly better precedent.) And Fox's previous movie-to-TV adaptation failed rather quickly. The adaptation comes from writer Jeremy Slater, who doesn't exactly have a sterling track record. While some critics like the first episode, others find it less than compelling.
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