The Deep End

Originally sold as Grey's Anatomy meets LA Law. And I must say, it is a great throwback to what Grey's used to be before the actors got all demanding and started getting killed off, in slow stupid ways. (Nobody gets hit by a car anymore? Or shot when an angry widower who brings a grudge and a gun into Seattle Grace? That's good tv.) But I digress, back to the point.

ABC's new drama has heart, comedy, drama, and of course sex. The sex scenes could be more steamy, but I kind of like how the show is starting off slow. Teasing us a little.

From the first episode, you begin to care about the characters and are interested in their stories. That kind of attention capture is important for the audience. We feel like we are sitting in a car, that just hits the gas and keeps going. There is no time to slow down. Explanations come in 30 second intervals and in hush whispers. This catches the audience up so we know what the hell is going on, but it also keeps the backstory quite, which is where backstory belongs. And it doesn't give away too much, too early.

My recommendation: tune in and be prepared to enjoy yourself.

White Collar

This is my pick of the week

Neal Caffery is a convicted felon serving time in jail for forgery. Until, he decides to break out. He is later captured by FBI agent Peter Burke, the man who captured him the first time. Neal gives Peter a hint that helps solve a case he has been working for months. A week later, Neal is released into Peter’s custody to help the FBI catch criminals. It takes the phrase “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.” to a whole new level.

The show’s main focus is on felon Neal and his FBI partner Peter Burke. They have this very odd couple feel. One likes rules, the other loves to break them. The pilot episode sets up the whole working situation that I am sure later episodes will find great use of in different schemes.

We have added mystery, when we learn that Neal broke out of prison to find his wife, who has mysteriously vanished. Through Neal’s old crime friends, we find out that his wife in San Francisco, but is she with another man? It appears so? Is she with him willingly? That has yet to be determined. But something tells me Neal won’t give up looking for her, until she is back in his arms.

The first and biggest is the writing is great. They dialog is quick. The scenarios are slightly more believable in this show, then say, Fringe or Gray’s Anatomy. The whole dynamic of a criminal who turns to the good side, while still retaining his bad side true self, is compelling to watch and extremely entertaining.