Television - Jonny Zero

own worst enemy · 02-09-2005, 01:23 AM

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JONNY ZERO: In this new drama from JOHN WELLS (“The West Wing,” “ER”), FRANKY G (“The Italian Job,” “Manito”) stars as JONNY, freshly released from prison for drug possession and now caught between his need to redeem himself in the eyes of his family, and the temptations and influences of his own dark past. Jonny goes back to work for his former boss, shady club owner JOSEPH GARRET (RITCHIE COSTER, “Traffic: The Miniseries”) – but this time he uses his criminal knowledge and his entrée into New York’s club scene to solve crimes. Meanwhile, the FBI is trying to force him to go undercover and bust his old friends in the underworld.

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Warner Bros. Television in association with John Wells Productions
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: John Wells, Llewellyn Wells, R. Scott Gemmill, Mimi Leder
WRITER: R. Scott Gemmill
DIRECTOR: Mimi Leder
CAST: Franky G as Jonny, GQ as Random, Brennan Hesser as Velvet, Ritchie Coster as Garret, Chris Bauer as Stringer, Tawny Cypress as Nina, Sean Moran as Vincent
SCHEDULE: FOX, Fridays 9PM (Eastern)

I stumbled upon this show. I've only seen the first episode, and I actually liked it. Seeing the previews I thought it looked ok, but it's actually a good show. Then again I have to see the other episodes, but I like what I've seen so far. Has anyone else seen it?

own worst enemy · 02-09-2005, 02:50 AM

Re: to the "Pilot" episode.

I really enjoyed this show. I didn't think I would, it didn't seem like a show I would get into. It reminds me of "Angel" in that a man seeking redemption. With Jonny being an ex-con who in turn is helping those in need. His sidekick is wacky/hilarious, and is named Random. And the female on the show, was a stripper/dancer, and is only 17. And that's what I like about the show, the odd pairing of the three people, seeking redemption, and just not the gmalmorous side of life. Random's living quarters are horrendous, Velvet ran away from home and became a stripper/dancer. And Jonny was convicted, released, and had a child. So, the characters have all these flaws tied to them, which end up working together. Although, the first episode sets up Velvet's storyline, seeing as though it's center stage. But, also you have Jonny just released, and now being targeted by the FBI and the old gang he used to be a part of. This constant decision where he will do what he used to do, or go undercover to get his old bosses arrested. But, so far he chooses to ignore both, and try to just help people he sees in need. The shows setting is New York City showing that it's fast-paced, but also showing the urban city areas. As well as a goth club, where they all stood out. And then theres the ridiculous job where Random and Jonny work, and that's at a seafood restaurant. And seeing Jonny in a squid costume and mopping the floor was weird, because this tough as nails ex-con, being thrown into the workforce with the rest of em. He had to put his dignity on hold, since he's on parole. The show's "Pilot" was a good jumping off point, but the next few episodes will probably be a better example of how the show will run.

Subject · 02-09-2005, 12:25 PM

I wanted to watch this show but I have too many shows on Friday at the moment.

I'm glad you liked it Ken.

own worst enemy · 02-09-2005, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Subject

I wanted to watch this show but I have too many shows on Friday at the moment.

I'm glad you liked it Ken.

What do you watch on Friday, Mike?

Yeah, I liked the "Pilot". The other three episodes is a different story. But, I have a feeling I will like them as well. I like the pacing, tone, movement of the show. Plus, I don't want to see another FOX show on Friday get canned.

Subject · 02-09-2005, 09:06 PM

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What do you watch on Friday, Mike?

8pm - Stargate: SG1
9pm - Stargate: Atlantis
10pm - Battlestar Galactica
12am - Monk

If Jonny was to fit the 11pm timeslot then I wouldn't really have a problem.

own worst enemy · 02-09-2005, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Subject

8pm - Stargate: SG1
9pm - Stargate: Atlantis
10pm - Battlestar Galactica
12am - Monk

If Jonny was to fit the 11pm timeslot then I wouldn't really have a problem.

True.

Well thats quite alot of shows on Friday. And these are hardcore, you watch them weekly?

Kiane · 02-14-2005, 02:31 AM

Hi I'm jumping in here. I watched the pilot and its a good show. Franky G, (Jonny Zero) fits the role remarkably and he is FINE to look at. The sidekick is cool in a funny way he balances out Jonny. I hope this show survives. This is my favorite new show.

own worst enemy · 02-14-2005, 02:33 AM

Hi.

Welcome.

I only saw the Pilot, but I liked what I saw.

Subject · 02-14-2005, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ALLSTAR

True.

Well thats quite alot of shows on Friday. And these are hardcore, you watch them weekly?

Yeah, I watch them weekly.

own worst enemy · 02-14-2005, 09:02 AM

I watch four shows on Wednesday.

Lost, Smallville, Alias, and Jack & Bobby.

***Wildfire Girl*** · 02-19-2005, 07:05 PM

I haven't watched it, actually had a stupid moment and forgot it was coming on. But I had every intention of watching because it was a John Wells production and he does Third Watch so well. Interesting how the site that the info was gathered from at the top didn't even mention Third Watch.

***Wildfire Girl*** · 03-13-2005, 07:56 AM

FOX Puts 'Jonny Zero' on the Bench
By Brian Ford Sullivan

LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The "FOX Friday" curse lived up to its name again today, as the network has pulled its freshman drama "Jonny Zero" from its schedule effective immediately.

Back-to-back repeats of "That '70s Show" will fill the show's Friday, 9:00/8:00c slot for the next two weeks ("Time Is On My Side" and "Let's Spend the Night Together" on March 11; "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want" on March 18), while FOX's previously announced coverage of the "36th Annual NAACP Image Awards" will take over on March 25.

Through its eight airings this season, "Zero" has averaged a relatively invisible 3.64 million viewers, holding 81% of lead-in "The Bernie Mac Show's" audience (4.50 million) on average. Among all FOX series, only clipfest "Totally Outrageous Behavior" (3.66 million) and "The Complex: Malibu" (2.50 million) have fared worse this season for the network.

With only eight of the 13 produced episodes aired, the decision to bench the series leaves five installments on the shelf.

R. Scott Gemmill, Mimi Leder, John Wells and Llewellyn Wells are the executive producers of the series, which comes from Warner Bros. Television in association with John Wells Productions.

***Wildfire Girl*** · 03-13-2005, 07:59 AM

JONNY ZERO (FOX) - Industry insiders have confirmed the freshman drama has been officially canceled. The network announced on Tuesday it had pulled the series from its schedule effective immediately (read the story). Repeats of its various comedies plan to fill the Friday, 9:00/8:00c hour through late April, after which feature films will take over the night.