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CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

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Synopsis for Pilot:

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After his new job at the CIA is cut on day one, Rick Martinez is enlisted by the CIA Deputy Director to be a mole in a team of unruly agents that he would love to fire. But, when the agents end up getting dirt on Rick, he's forced to play by their rules, on the series premiere of CHAOS.


Starring:
Freddy Rodriguez (Ugly Betty)
Eric Close (Without a Trace)
Kurtwood Smith (24, That 70's Show)
Christina Cole (Human Target)
Tim Blake Nelson

Created by Tom Spezialy (Parker Lewis Can't Lose, Ed, Desperate Housewives, Reaper)

13 episode order.

Pilot Directed by Brett Ratner

Yes, this is indeed an Action Comedy with the CIA as a backdrop.

Trailer:

<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1beGz7VUoKc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I'll give this a whirl, it looks quirky and different compared to most CBS 1 hour shows. But the reviews have been pretty mediocre.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

I'll watch anything with Eric Close in it.
I have a feeling this is going to be my time filler show. Not something I need to watch every week, but something I'll let pile up and watch a slower pace.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

Looks like it has potential. The preview looked great from a production value POV, but it was directed by Ratner in LA. The series will be shot in Vancouver and not directed by Ratner for the most part.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

I'll check this out. Solid cast involved.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

I'm in... for the pilot at least.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

Looking forward to it. I love those action comedy type shows and the fact that it's based on the CIA is cool. Plus, I love the cast.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

Looks very promising. Thanks for the heads up, DJariya.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

Originally Posted by Palaver
Looks very promising. Thanks for the heads up, DJariya.
Hey, I'm here to please...

The creator of CHAOS, Tom Spezialy, sent out these 10 reasons to TVLine.com why people should be watching his show.

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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

Isn't fringe on at 8pm on Fridays?
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

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Isn't fringe on at 8pm on Fridays?
Friday's at 9pm (Kitcher Nightmares is at 8)
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ahhh, see in my market, Fringe is on at 8pm. AZ is weird like that.
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CBS must not have much faith in this if they are sticking it on Fridays.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

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CBS must not have much faith in this if they are sticking it on Fridays.
Hopefully it tanks in the ratings to make Defenders look better to the CBS idiot suits.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

Originally Posted by Red Dog
Hopefully it tanks in the ratings to make Defenders look better to the CBS idiot suits.
Hell yes!!
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

Actually CBS really wanted this show. They originally ordered only 8 episodes from FOX, who produces this show, but FOX told them to fuck off because it's not worth it for them to produce only 8 episodes. Studios cannot sell shows to overseas buyers with so few episodes. So CBS gave in and bought 13 episodes and are co-producing the show.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

Originally Posted by DJariya
Actually CBS really wanted this show.... CBS gave in and bought 13 episodes and are co-producing the show.
yeah but after "Defying Gravity" I no longer have any faith that a network will keep any show on the air, even if a whole season has already gotten the green light..

but that being said, CHAOS pilot was pretty good.. Cast seem to click really well and show seemed to be well paced.. I'm not sure how long the they can keep working the -lie/trick the new guy- vibe for story line but I guess we will see..

little bit of old school A-team action in the pilot as they seem to go out of their way to not hurt anyone. I mean come on, an emp like stun bomb? A whole tactical team into the camp but ya know, some still get out... meh..

but over all still pretty good.. I'll keep watching, also huge bonus points for the room full of money really being a huge room full of money. So many times a show just points to this tiny locker/trunk and then act like it has 50+ million in it..
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

I really enjoyed this. Perfect way to waste an hour on Friday night when there isnt anything else to do.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

It wasn't bad, but I think the 3 minute preview video had about 80% of the worthwhile content.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

Agreed that the preview gave away about every little plot line, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. I found it well worth my time to watch and will tune in again.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

Liked seeing goofy Tim Blake Nelson as the fighter guy.

Looks like ratings weren't that great. 6.4 million and 1.1 in 18-49. Defenders did much, much better than that. Red Dog, you may still get your wish.

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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

Thought this was pretty fun. The scorpion-eating bit was my favorite part.

I'm with Red Dog, though. Bring back The Defenders.
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I'd watch both shows if they were on. Hopefully they have a chance to keep both around.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

I thought this was pretty decent -- hadn't even heard of it until reading this thread last week

I'll be back for more next week.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

I didn't care for it at first... but by the end I liked it quite a bit.
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Re: CHAOS -- New CBS Action Comedy Series -- Premieres 4/01/11

We didn't even make it 20 minutes. And we are usually pretty tolerant of our action comedies.

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