That Time Of Year Again

A month ago, I had an opportunity to see a couple of the new pilots. Those were previews; now, Pilot Season has actually started. My thoughts on what I've seen so far:

Cane (CBS)
I thought this show was going to be about Columbian druglords. Turns out, it's about rum producers. And not illegal, bootlegger rum producers, but perfectly legal, corporate rum producers. That's some interesting TV.

Back to You (Fox)
Refugees from Everybody Loves Raymond and Fraiser on a sitcom about network news. Kinda makes you wish those other two shows were still on the air.

Bionic Woman (NBC)
All things considered, really not a bad show. The writing is terrible, but what do you expect from a show that they probably pitched by showing an episode of the '70s version: "It's like this, but new and with a hotter Bionic Woman."

Dirty Sexy Money (ABC)
Peter Krause plays lawyer for a Kennedy/Hilton-like family. It's a lot like Arrested Development, but without a plot or any laughs.

Private Practice (ABC)
As I mentioned back in May, I'd already seen the "pre-pilot" for this, and the "official" pilot is about the same. In fact, the only difference is that Francie from Alias is no longer on the show. She must have gotten a better offer (as should the rest of the cast, because this show sucks!).

K-Ville (Fox)
Other than the fact that it's shot on location in New Orleans, this is nothing "groundbreaking," despite what the commercials say. Having Cole Hauser be an escaped convict who lies his way onto the N.O.P.D. is an interesting twist, but it's nowhere near enough to outweigh the incredibly annoying presence of Anthony Anderson.

Moonlight (CBS)
Basically Angel without any wit or anything of interest. In fact, it also appears to be devoid of vampires as well, because the only reason that the main character appears to be a vampire is because that's what everyone keeps calling him. (Vampires walking around in the sun? Preposterous!) Also, I'm a little creeped out by the fact that the vampire has had his eyes on the love interest since she was about eight. That's pretty gross.

All and all...well, let's just say I'm eagerly anticipating the return of Lost and 24, because this is a pretty weak lot of shit.

I'll let you know if I see anything of interest, but I wouldn't hold your breath.