Royal Pains (USA) - Series Thread
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Re: Royal Pains -- New USA Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/4/09
It's trying a little too hard, but it is a pilot afterall.
"You look like Jesus and Patrick Dempsy had a kid, and that kid got sick."
"I have no money, no job, and my Saab is older than you."
Some nice one liners, but the diagnosis scene was just.. brutally corny but it is shaping up to be Burn Notice MD. I'm a fan of the women on this show, seriously, hot.
"You look like Jesus and Patrick Dempsy had a kid, and that kid got sick."
"I have no money, no job, and my Saab is older than you."
Some nice one liners, but the diagnosis scene was just.. brutally corny but it is shaping up to be Burn Notice MD. I'm a fan of the women on this show, seriously, hot.
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I thought this show was decent enough and I'll continue watching the series. Not the best thing I've ever seen but it seems like there is potential to make for a fairly interesting show.
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Mark Feuerstein must have made a deal with the devil to get this many chances at TV shows.
Recognized April from America's Next Top Model as one of the girls that the doc unimpressed at the party.
Recognized April from America's Next Top Model as one of the girls that the doc unimpressed at the party.
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Re: Royal Pains -- New USA Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/4/09
I thought it was pretty good, about what I expected. So far, not as good as Monk, Psych, In Plain Sight, or Burn Notice, but definitely worthy for future viewing. I'm assuming he'll branch out from medical emergencies into solving murders and stuff like that.
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I thought the brother made the show. The main character, not so much--just no real personality (as of yet), but I'm going to give it some time for sure.
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I find it interesting that three of USA's shows star thin, dark-haired white men who look like they were ripped off of magazine covers (Psych, Burn Notice now Royal Pains). Maybe they think they've found a formula that works. I wish they'd change it up a bit.
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I like RichC2's characterization of this series as Burn Notice, M.D. I understand that a pilot episode is basically designed to explain the premise for a series and introduce us to the characters, but for some reason this actually felt like a pilot. It's like I could tick along mentally with a list of scenes that were deemed necessary (show he cares, show him losing his gig, show him down and out, introduce brother and new location, introduce to his Robin Masters/Higgins, show him return to form but resist then accept). Very paint-by-numbers. Still, it has promise and I'm going to be watching Burn Notice anyway so I suspect I'll watch it anyway and hope it turns out well.
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^ I was thinking the same thing with regards to a Pilot checklist. Establish the character, get the character where he needs to be, show him working his magic, show that he's needed, give him a reason to stay, introduce a love interest, and a "throw down" comment to close it off ("You're going to get what you deserve", " You're in over your head", "You have no idea what you're in for.", "Good luck, you're going to need it.", etc; )
It was extremely paint by numbers, but likable so I'll likely keep watching it. It's not like there is anything better at 10 pm Thursday during the summer.
It was extremely paint by numbers, but likable so I'll likely keep watching it. It's not like there is anything better at 10 pm Thursday during the summer.
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I thought this was a great pilot. After the 77 minutes ended, I literally wanted more.
I thought there were alot of fun and quirky characters. I haven't seen alot of Feuerstein's previous efforts, but I thought he was solid as Hank. Paulo Costanzo was definitely the highlight as the brother.
But oh man, if you love eye candy, the woman on this show are amazing. Hank's ex-fiancee was smoking hot, loved the girl that Hank saved and the Hospital Administrator is gorgeous and I think she has some good chemistry with Hank. We'll see where that goes. Even the Indian Girl who plays Hank's PA is not bad either.
But eye candy aside, I think this show is a great compliment to Burn Notice and a good addition to USA. I was thoroughly entertained. I just hope they can keep it up.
I thought there were alot of fun and quirky characters. I haven't seen alot of Feuerstein's previous efforts, but I thought he was solid as Hank. Paulo Costanzo was definitely the highlight as the brother.
But oh man, if you love eye candy, the woman on this show are amazing. Hank's ex-fiancee was smoking hot, loved the girl that Hank saved and the Hospital Administrator is gorgeous and I think she has some good chemistry with Hank. We'll see where that goes. Even the Indian Girl who plays Hank's PA is not bad either.
But eye candy aside, I think this show is a great compliment to Burn Notice and a good addition to USA. I was thoroughly entertained. I just hope they can keep it up.
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I watched this last night and really enjoyed it. I remember the lead from a recurring role he had on Once & Again, and he makes a fine lead here.
The only thing I thought was contrived was how resistant he was to take the concierge doctor job. After they set it up that he had no job, no money, and literally no prospects in NYC, you would have thought he would have leapt at the opportunity that showed up in his lap. His protesting went on far too long, I thought. Other than that, I thought it was great.
I must have missed the scene where he first met the hospital administrator. I first remember her when he was helping her into her car after the party, but I got the feeling they had already met. Was she among the string of girls he talked to at the party? Or did they have another meeting I missed?
The only thing I thought was contrived was how resistant he was to take the concierge doctor job. After they set it up that he had no job, no money, and literally no prospects in NYC, you would have thought he would have leapt at the opportunity that showed up in his lap. His protesting went on far too long, I thought. Other than that, I thought it was great.
I must have missed the scene where he first met the hospital administrator. I first remember her when he was helping her into her car after the party, but I got the feeling they had already met. Was she among the string of girls he talked to at the party? Or did they have another meeting I missed?
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I must have missed the scene where he first met the hospital administrator. I first remember her when he was helping her into her car after the party, but I got the feeling they had already met. Was she among the string of girls he talked to at the party? Or did they have another meeting I missed?
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I thought one of the promos leading into the episode was hilarious when Michael Weston mailed Hank some sun glasses and C-4 to welcome him.
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I'm in, started kinda slow, but picked up the pace towards the end. Looking forward to the rest of the season
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I enjoyed it enough. Between this and The Listener in the same timeslot, this is the clear winner.
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I like when USA does crossover promos like that. When In Plain Sight started, there was a promo with Big Show welcoming Mary to the neighborhood, then asking to use her bathroom.
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Re: Royal Pains -- New USA Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/4/09
I enjoyed the pilot a lot. I am not crazy about the brother, though. I swear Hank looks like he could be Tom Jones' son. Divya adds a lot to the show, I like her- but I have no idea how long this show is going to last given the premise.
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Re: Royal Pains -- New USA Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/4/09
I was a fan of the brother actually, it's very funny to have their back and forth between the one track mind of the brother and the more calm Hank.
I'm interested in what they are going to do in the Hampton's too since there's so much money and so many crazy things that could be going on for Hank to attend to...
I'm interested in what they are going to do in the Hampton's too since there's so much money and so many crazy things that could be going on for Hank to attend to...