The networks have announced their fall schedules, but which of the series will actually be worth watching? Throughout the summer, as I watch the pilots, I'll be posting my first impressions. Note that a lot can change before a show actually makes it to air, so these aren't comprehensive reviews, just quick thoughts on how the shows look now. Today's installment: NBC's "Chuck."
What's it about? A nerdy, socially awkward computer geek gets all of the nation's security secrets implanted into his brain.
Who's in it? Zachary Levi of "Less than Perfect," Yvonne Strzechowski, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster
The good: I was thoroughly entertained by this pilot's quirky premise, witty dialogue, and Seth Cohen-meets-"Alias" main character, who happens to be pretty easy on the eyes. The show comes from the mind of "The OC" creator Josh Schwartz, and his influence is obvious in the show's tone and its better lines ("This is not an X-Box, and you are not an X-Man.")
The bad: There's a fine line between irreverent and incomprehensible, and "Chuck" occasionally ends up on the wrong side of it. Some major plot points — like, say, "How did this guy's brain become a computer?" — aren't really explained.
Will I watch? Definitely. Despite my reservations, "Chuck" was one of the most appealing pilots I've seen so far.
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Karen Walker
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Looks clever. Think I'll give it a try come fall.
1Wow, the name "Chuck" is really popular in entertainment: Chuck, Good Luck Chuck, I Now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry...do writers not want to explore other names out there?
This is something I may watch depending on whether it interferes with my class schedule.
2wow, there really are a lot of 'chuck' movies and shows coming out aren't there? my friend chuck must be lamenting his name lately
but this show looks funny. and if it's created by josh schwartz i'll
definitely have to give it a try.
3alright....i might check it out. yeah, and what's with all the chucks lately?
4that look like a fun show , I'll give it a chance.
5Chuck Norris is my Hero!
6i'll watch this!!it seems funny and endearing!!
7I just watched the pilot on demand and it was pretty entertaining! Agree Buzz there is a little bit let unexplained but it is mildly amusing and definitely worth giving a try!
8so cute!!!!
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