Patman

Okay, so I watched the pilot episode. It was ... okay. I'm not sure I'm sold on Bryan Greenberg's acting chops to head up this kind of show, but it was weird to see One Tree Hill's Mouth on the show as well (since both Lee Norris and Bryan were on OTH, Lee is still on that show).

So, can you go back home again after 10 years? I guess we're about to find out, but nothing is quite all that compelling, even the kid's paternity in question is not all that interesting yet, even with the allergy revelation.

(if there is another October Road thread, please merge)

Jadzia

The blond chick reminded me of a younger version of Nina from Everwood-- right down to a son named Sam.

Not really a compelling show, but I am interested enough to tune in next week.

Count Dooku

She reminded me of an older version of the redhead from That 70s Show

Jobronie

They lost me as soon as they named the town Knight's Ridge MA.......

Ayre

There are so few dramas without comedy on right now. It was a surprise to see this.

The dialog is horrendous at times, but it's heart is in the right place. Within a few episodes, this could get real good.

But I wouldn't recommend getting attached to this show, something tells me this might be short run and gone.

Nice to see Mouth punch the guy in the bar.

Patman

Will Big Cat turn out to be gay?

MrX

The reviewers who have seen multiple episodes have said it's terrible. Matt Roush form tvguide, on a scale of 1-10, gave it a 0.

I have it recorded but haven't watched it yet, I was waiting to see what people here thought.

Jadzia

There were some laughable moments, such as "The kid has a peanut allergy, he must be mine!" -- since peanut allergies all over the place now. The writers should have chosen something less common.

A lot of the premise was unbelievable. In six weeks time, he decided not to come back? In 10 years he not once came home to visit his family, even for holidays? The girlfriend or not one person in the town tried to contact him that she was pregnant? A guy has really stayed in the house since 9/11?

This show kind of reminded me of "Reunion" except without the murder mystery.

I also had a hard time keeping all the various friends/goons/townspeople straight.

chowderhead

Here are the ratings for October Road leading out of a new Grey's Anatomy.

"ABC’s October Road took the hour with a solid 14.34 million viewers and a 5.8/16 among adults 18-49. October Road was down by 8.04 million viewers and 34 percent in the demo from lead-in Grey’s Anatomy, with a loss of 1.88 million viewers (15.28 to 13.40 million) and 15 percent among adults 18-49 (6.2/17 to 5.3/15) at 10:30 p.m."

It did better than the former occupant "Men In Trees" but the loss of viewers from the 1st half hour to the last half hour is concerning.

For some reason, I thought this was the tv version of the movie Glory Road (kind of like Friday Night Lights).
I found it interesting but a bit too contrived but I will give it another shot.

critterdvd

The ratings are shocking! Personally while it wasn't great by any means, it was interesting and entertaining and I'll definatly watch it through the end of the season. But like other viewers I was getting MAJOR 'Everwood' vibes, which might be the nostaga in my making me like it more...

nateman

I watched Raines and recorded this and wow, October road sucks! watch Raines not this crap!
I just want men in trees to come back!

Legolas

That's because both shows have "The Substitute."

Timber

I actually liked it quite a bit, probably cause I went into expecting nothing.


Doesn't Kelsy Grammer and Patricia Heaton have a very similar sitcom coming out? Being about him leaving town and returning 10 or so years later to find a son that may or may not be his? Sort of like Studio 60 and 30 Rock.

mdc3000

I pretty much hated it...the most contrived plotting I've seen in recent memory and attrocious dialogue... I really hope the ratings sink like a stone, mostly because I love MIT and would hate to see it get axed in favour of the drivel... I'm willing to give October Road another shot, but it was fairly brutal IMO.

Gizmo

How is it that 'Mouth' from 'One Tree Hill' is in this show? Since he is a series regular over on OTH, why was he allowed to do a show on ABC? He could just be in the pilot episode, but it seems like he and his GF will have a re-occuring role.

Patman

It all depends on contracts and scheduling. Bryan Greenberg was also supposedly tied to a Bonnie Hunt show which curtailed his continued appearances as Jake on OTH due to contracts (they showed this on "Unscripted"), and OTH had to ship Jake's character off the show in terms of a regular role.

bigt7117

Maybe that means OTH is over after the season but I hope not!!!!!

bigt7117

According to the IMDB it states Lee Norris (Mouth) is listed on only 1 episode but the weird thing is they have 6 episodes listed and the star Bryan Greenberg listed in only 5 of them.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0756573/

movielib

This show was better when it was called Glory Days

Plot outline:

critterdvd

ABC just announced that Episode 4 will be the season finale, eventhough they have two-additional episodes filmed and the series is pulling in the best ratings that time-slot has seen all year.

Now don't get my wrong I'm a huge fan of 'Men in Trees,' but this series is starting to grow up on me and not only do I think the final 2 episodes should air as part of season 1 (they will air as the beginning of season 2, if season 2 happens)... but I honestly think its a ridiculous idea to let a series go with an initial run of 4 episodes! Has any series only had a 4-episode first season and then return with future seasons?

B.A.

The end of the premiere was laughable w/ him deciding to stay and speeding back into town.

The show is horribly cheesy, which means that I can't help but watch.

mdc3000

Didn't like the second episode any better... How did the numbers stay so high? October Road is the Sanjaya Malakar of new shows.

Gizmo

Since I have not seen a 'weekly' thread about it, thought I would bump this with news that the show has been picked up for a second season.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070424/tv_nm/october_dc

critterdvd

That article doesn't make anything official. It alludes to the show getting a second season (which isn't surprising at all considering the ratings (which in all honestly SHOCK ME - eventhough I like the show), but it goes out of its way to make it sound unofficial. But a heads up for anyone that might throw a fit when May comes along and OCTOBER ROAD isn't on the listing.

Gizmo

Considering the 1st season had finished filming months ago, this would be a big indication the show has picked up. Why promote 2 people if the show has been canceled? Its not like were mid-season.