Dr. DVD

Anyone else somewhat interested in this? The premise looks pretty cut and dry IMO, but I don't think I've ever seen a show where almost everyone in it is already an A-list actor with somewhat recognizable names. I will most likely DVR it and then give a verdict.

I will say that if this doesn't deliver the goods immediately, then look for it to get cancelled quick as I am sure they are shelling out some major bucks for the cast.

Cast List:

Ray Liotta
Virginia Madsen
Franky G
Amy Smart
Shoreh Aghadashloo (sp?)

Cusm

I was going to record it this Tuesday, but they are replaying this on Saturday night so I will get it then, to avoid my conflict Tuesday night.

Timber

Had no idea Ray Liotta was in it. I'm signed on for Amy Smart and Virginia Madsen

Patman

I thought it was okay, but perhaps a little too heavy/emo with the personal side of these professional thieves. I did spot the tall blonde that was on "Joe Schmo 2" as a waitress with a coke habit slipping high roller credit card info to the Amy Smart character. Did like Jeff (Simon Baker) after what he did to the cat, but I guess illuminated his "character" in a quick throwaway shot.

mdc3000

It premieres tonight in Canada, tuning in for sure.

MATT

MechanicalMan

Neither did I. I guess I'll watch the pilot now that I know.

Dr. DVD

How did you already see it?

I find watching anything with Virginia Madsen difficult as she looks a lot like a woman I am currently dating but having a rough time maintaing the relationship.

Patman

I, uh, have a time machine, yeah, that's it.

MechanicalMan

It was released or leaked about 2.5 weeks ago.

B.A.

When I first saw this thread I thought the show was on last night and I missed. Not funny.

Chew

The pilot had a feature film feel for me in many scenes. It wasn't the best pilot I've seen, but it's certainly a show I plan on watching.

Patman's time machine sits 6 comfortably.

Patman

Meant to say I did not like Jeff after what he did to the cat in a throwaway bit.

hotdoggie1977

Google video has had a "sneak" of the pilot for a little while now.

Geofferson

I plan on checking this out tonight.

Red Dog

A John Wells show? No thank you.

mdc3000

That throwaway bit made me like Jeff even more! I thought the show had a very interesting cast of characters, even if they didn't give them a whole lot to do in this first episode. I can see myself starting to hate the Virginia Madsen plot thread already, but other than that, it was fairly good. I hope they don't do too much "flashback" stuff on a week to week basis (I assume it was mainly to start the pilot with a bang). Not the best pilot of the year, but definitely enjoyable and I'll tune in next week. (Oh, and I know they need to wear masks to cover their faces, but after the Nip/Tuck Carver storyline, I can't stand masks like that - wish they had worn something else.)

MATT

Patman

Why does Frankie G still get acting roles?

Quake1028

That's enough eye candy to make me watch pretty much any show.

Dr. DVD

My main reservation is that from what I have read, Madsen is more or less playing a Carmella Soprano type character, and characters like that get annoying quick with their fake naivete. Madsen can make it work, but it all depends on what she is given, and it would be a shame for to get wasted in a meandering role.

Who is John Wells? Name sounds familiar.

Red Dog

TV producer.

LorenzoL

He's a co-creator/producer of ER.

Patman

Oh, John Wells is why Franky G is on this show. John Wells also exec produced the Jonny Zero show on Fox last season, which starred Franky G.

Dr. DVD

Better yet, how does Amy Smart, or Ali Larter, or the biggest question, Keanu Reeves?

MechanicalMan

I'm not familiar with Franky G, but Amy Smart is awful.

LorenzoL

It was an okay pilot with high production values but I felt that it was more flash than substance. However, I'll stick around for a couple of more episodes since I'm curious to see if the writers will go to the "team" doing a heist every episode or whether they will concentrate more on the homefront. I particularly wouldn't enjoy seeing more of their home life.

I think the character with the most potential on the show is Jeff even with his animal abuse tendencies.

Everytime I watched Shohreh Aghdashloo onscreen, I was waiting for her to scream: "Behroooooz!"