Fall TV Roundup, Week 8
Happy Halloween! We’ve made it to the end of October. We’re still getting some new offerings, but with the actors’ strike ongoing, that tide of new shows is more of a trickle. That combined with the approaching holiday makes the choices few. Still, your time is precious, so you might be wondering what is worth checking out. Let this weekly post be your guide as I review the pilot and second episode of new scripted shows this Fall. Don’t see a new show listed below? Check previous weeks. Thursdays: Everyone Else Burns, Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. on The CW (Premiered October 26) About: The CW has been importing programs all season, so them getting a show from Canada or England isn’t a surprise. Everyone Else Burns is set in England and features a family that are part of a fundamentalist religious community. It’s an interesting set up, and one that adds another sitcom to a night of sitcoms on The CW. It’s an interesting idea but the pilot and the characters didn’t really pop. Still, if...