[Sternbetrachter]

nice

[Talula78]

LA Screenings 2018: Global Buyers Eye Hot Broadcast Dramas & Comedies | Deadline

The other hot procedural on the table is Nathan Fillion’s The Rookie. While distributor eOne, which co-produces alongside ABC Studios, has been discussing the series with buyers for the last few months after receiving a straight-to-series order, around 600 buyers showed up to screen the pilot in LA and hear from the team behind the show including recently installed creative chief Mark Gordon. “The Rookie has some of the nostalgia and retro elements of Hill Street Blues and some of the soapy qualities of Grey’s Anatomy,” eOne’s President, International Distribution Stuart Baxter told Deadline. “What [a straight to series order] means for the international market is that we’re probably a little bit more developed, ahead of where some of the genuine pilots are.”

[Sternbetrachter]

nice

[Lindsay]

That's great!

[Sternbetrachter]

lets hope many will watch

[Talula78]

Yep, I really hope the series has a strong first season and holds up with an audience. The pilot, at least, looks promising.

[Sternbetrachter]

*knocksonwood*

[Talula78]

[Sternbetrachter]

thank you

[Lindsay]

Thanks for all that, Jen!

[Talula78]

More coming in:

“The comments around The Rookie are quite exclusively and enthusiastically centered on the presence of Nathan Fillion, with Castle fans delighted to finally see him as a ‘real’ cop,” observes The WIT’s Caroline Servy. “Those who do not share the same excitement are either skeptical of another generic law-enforcement drama or predict an early cancelation by ABC. But the overall sentiment for the series is outstandingly positive, and the drama looks like a sure bet.”

http://worldscreen.com/wit-analysis-abc-2018/

[Lindsay]

I'm liking all the buzz!

[Sternbetrachter]

lets hope the ones who believe in an early cancelation are wrong

[Talula78]

People are always going to think that with shows nowadays because it's hard for ANY show to stick. The definition of "ratings" is ever evolving and it's tough to make it in an industry oversaturated with TV programming. We can only hope that the stories and writing are strong and maintain quality over time.

[Talula78]