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Chase (Mondays, 10pm, NBC): Typical cop drama. I only made it through ten minutes. I really have nothing more to say about this totally unoriginal snooze fest.
Detroit 1-8-7 (Tuesdays, 10pm, ABC): This reminded me a lot of the quickly-canceled-by-network-and-rescued-by-cable Southland, but with lighting that is easier on the eyes (I can't stand the harsh southwest colors). It had the documentary feel, which was originally more pronounced, but as backed off a bit when it was re-edited. It seemed to have smart writing and layered characters. I acknowledge that this is probably a pretty good show. It is not my cup of tea, though, so I didn't even make it through the first episode.
The Defenders (Wednesdays, 10pm, CBS): Starring Jim Belushi and Jerry O'Connell as the owners of a small firm, this entry is set in Las Vegas. It is a bit wilder than most lawyer dramas, with the characters stepping a toe over the line occasionally. As a big fan of Boston Legal, The Defenders does seem tame by comparison, but there may be a glimmer of something here. Enough to earn a second watch, as I already set my TiVo to catch it again this week. It is helped along by Jurnee Smollett (Friday Night Lights) as a new member of the legal team.
The Whole Truth (Wednesdays, 10pm, ABC): This was my favorite of the four. It reminded me of old school episdoes of The Practice, but with a new formula. Maura Tierney (ER, NewsRadio) is the prosecutor and Rob Morrow (Numb3rs) is the defense. The show alternates viewpoints between the two, up through the trail. After the verdict has been given, the truth comes out. As both main characters seem to be good, interesting people who really care about what they do, no matter how the courtroom drama shakes out, the audience is left satisfied. Plus Tierney and Morrow's characters have a history, and a possible romantic connection, so there's plenty going on. This is the one that I am rooting for, and will continue watching for the time being. Unless it gets stale.
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