it’s finally time for the major networks to unveil their new shows, and thanks to my on-demand cable service i had a chance to preview one of the most anticipated programs this season, nbc’s bionic woman.
my verdict? this show kicks ass.
if you’ve seen the lindsay wagner original, don’t expect anything like it. this is a high-tech sci-fi thrill ride with a much darker tone. michelle ryan stars as jaime sommers, a world-weary bartender who also looks after her rebellious younger sister (their parents are out of the picture). when she discovers she is pregnant with her scientist/professor boyfriend’s baby, he pops the question. then — and if you’ve seen the commercials you know what’s next — there’s a horrible accident (or is it?) and the scientist is forced to make a split second decision to save the woman he loves. and that’s just the first ten minutes.
ryan is fantastic and friend/foe sarah corvis (played by katee sackhoff) is even better. i was annoyed by the teenage sister, but thankfully she doesn’t get much screen time. all in all, it’s dramatic, clever, and action packed, and i can’t wait to see what happens next. see for yourself on wednesday night.
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