On The Bubble


We're almost to my favorite week of the Spring — Network up fronts. In the next couple weeks, the Networks will make final decisions about current shows and whether they will get to return, then pick new shows, and set the schedule.

As we approach that announcement, the Bubble Watch is on. Below are four shows — one from each network — I think deserve a reprieve.

ABC:
Trophy Wife, Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m.
Why: This is one of the better new comedies of the season. It is consistently funny and, I think, better than "The Goldbergs," which has drawn more press and higher ratings. I think this is a show that could pair quite nicely with "Modern Family," and I don't understand why ABC won't pick the show up for a second season and give it that slot. It could create a night of wacky family comedy that would make sense. This is a show that deserves another shot.

CBS:
The Crazy Ones, Thursdays at 9:30 p.m.
Why: This is CBS' best new comedy. Sure, it isn't the best by ratings, but this was the best creatively. I think the show also got better as it made its way through the Spring. CBS likes "Mom," which also improved, and "The Millers," which gets high ratings for some reason, better. But I think "The Crazy Ones" is worth keeping on the air for another season.

FOX:
Almost Human, aired Monday nights at 9 p.m.
Why: For most of the winter and early spring, it was supposed to come down to "Almost Human" and "The Following" for the final renewal slot. When "The Following" was renewed, most felt "Almost Human" was doomed. That's probably true, but I say they got it wrong. "Almost Human" improved and has potential to be interesting and weird. As the ratings attest, "The Following" has continued its slide in the second season. Which is really more deserving of a pick up?

NBC:
Hannibal, Fridays at 10 p.m.
Why: This is one of the most creative shows on TV in terms of visual style and storytelling. It's dark, yes, but it's expertly done. Unlike "The Following," which tries to create scares and tension but falls flat, this show is chilling. It's also beautiful in its own way. I love how the story has developed this season, and I want to see Bryan Fuller's vision of these characters continue.

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