Just finished watching the 'Pilot' episode. A little hokey at times, a tad melodramatic here and there, but all in all a suitable replacement for Heroes. Michael Chiklis does an overall good job, the woman who played his wife was OK, but the kids I can take or leave, to be honest.
I do like how the show didn't beat around the bush at explaining their powers. Took them one episode to do what Heroes would've done in 5 or 6. And there are clear 'good guys' and 'bad guys' so far.
So, did anyone else watch it? What's your verdict?
Crap, I forgot to record it. Hopefully, the pikot will re-air, I had wanted to at least check this out.
Well, if you live stateside: http://www.hulu.com/no-ordinary-family
And yeah, not too bad at all. I was afraid they would end up making it more of a family drama, but it looks like they aren't forgetting the superhero angle and have the beginning o an interesting plot. I agree that just doing the origin and moving on was the best thing. Keeps things moving along. The last 15 minutes was a real surprise, but only in good ways.
Wow... for people to like a pilot it usually takes a bit (even the Its Always Sunny pilot was rough).
I cant wait to check it out in a few days, maybe once a second episode is out.
I enjoyed it. Never liked "Heros: but this has got me a little more intru=igued. I like theparents and the buddy but thekids are no big thrill so far.
IMO Heroes had a better start....but NOF is cool. The acting could be improved however though.
I'm going to have to give it another episode or two before I pass any final judgment on it.
However, I will say that
I agree the kids were not all that great. The son in particular.
It was weird seeing Julie Benz in that kind of role. I am so use to seeing her as Darla. LOL!
Michael Chiklis is playing a cop AGAIN? Sorry but it's typecasting. Even if it's been a different kind of cop for each series. This is at least the third time he has played a cop on TV series.
The daughter, Kay Panabaker, is the younger sister of Danielle Panabaker. She reminds me too much of her sister in appearance but that isn't a bad thing. Her sister is a decent actress, I guess.
The show has promise but we will have to see if it makes it.