Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

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Synopsis:



10 episodes ordered

Created by:
Bill Chais (Shark, Dirty Sexy Money)
Kevin Falls (Journeyman, The West Wing)

Starring:

Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Breckin Meyer
Malcolm McDowell
Reed Diamond
Garcelle Beauvais

Trailer:

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Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

I have no idea why I'm excited for this show but I am. I'll be tuning in tonight.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

Looks like a fun new comedy-legal drama. I've always liked Mark-Paul and Breckin. It looks very light-hearted which should be cool.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

if this show becomes a success, newly single Zach Morris will get sooooo much poon its not funny

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

I'll check it out....not expecting much. Breckin Meyer is a name I haven't heard in ages. I think the last I ever saw of him was on that horrible Inside Schwartz show.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

If Shark, Dirty Sexy Money and Journeyman aren't enough reason, the cast certainly doesn't hurt.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

I like him, but he hasn't really had much success on the small screen.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

Looks interesting. I've laughed at the promos I've seen.

I'll set the DVR.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

Not true. He's one of the creators/exec producers/regular voice actors of Robot Chicken and their Voltron spoof show.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

I'll give it a shot for at least a couple weeks.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

Early reviews are that this show is awful.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

I will take a look. Looks like somewhat light-hearted affair, but if I had my choice, I'd rather be watching The Defenders.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rev...-review-192843

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...,4726708.story

Both positive reviews. They looked at it as light summer fun, which is what I expect this series to be.

EW.com and Hitfix.com didn't like it.

Some interesting guest stars in the coming weeks:

http://www.tvfanatic.com/2011/05/fra...n-guest-stars/

Including Natalie Zea from Justified, Tricia Helfer, Jason Alexander and James Van Der Beek

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

On screen. ;)

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

Well that's a side of Zack Morris I never needed to see.

I'm liking it so far. Breckin Meyer's character is a little too unrealistic but fits in with what you'd expect from him. There is a similar vibe to The Defenders, which is a good thing. Gosselaar's character is pretty close to Jerry O'Connell's.

It's also better than Raising The Bar, TNT's last lawyer show with Gosselaar.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

Dreadful. Another show that is outrageous just for the sake of being outrageous. One and done.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

Exactly. Just seeing the promos for this show you could see that. "Watch out legal system, these guys are unconventional!!!" Yuck.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

In los Angeles... you have lawyers that fight the case....

but for Franklin and Bash, they like to party and are cool....

Franklin and Bash...

and later.... Lesbian nazi hookers abducted by UFOs on TNTS new show.. "Just because"

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

It wasn't horrible, but it certainly wasn't great, either. I'll stick around since summer fare is so light.

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

It was okay. I would probably give it a C+

Gosselaar and Meyer's character do have good chemistry and are believable as buddies.

There was some decent eye candy with alot of gorgeous woman.

But, there were so many scenes that were forced/cringe-worthy. The billboard model stripping in court was a little too outrageous. I hated every scene with the Indian guy and Black girl who work for them. The scenes with the Indian guy with agorophobia were pretty awful.

:lol: Also, I don't believe for a 2nd that a tall goddess like Garcelle Beauvais would even be remotely interested in someone like Meyer. Those scenes were not believable at all.

The case with the Airline Captain got a little too convoluted.

Most Pilots start out rough, so I'm willing to give this more time to see if it improves.

:thumbsup: Hey Natalie Zea from Justified guest stars next week, so that's a positive sign. :D

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

I haven't gotten to it yet, but wow. It must be really bad. ;)

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

I've tried to get through this episode on two different occasions and just can't. It's complete shit and I'm embarrassed for Malcolm McDowell.

lol, we're lawyers who don't give a shit. LOL!

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

Malcolm McDowell must be having some cash flow problems. :lol:

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

Would you believe it for a 3rd or a 4th? I don't believe that for a second. ;)

Re: Franklin & Bash -- New TNT Series -- "Pilot" -- 6/1/11
 

Terrible. One and done for me. Breckin Meyer's overacting was seriously painful to watch.