There's nothing at all distinctive or even good about NBC's "The Chase." Sure, it's from Jerry Bruckheimer, but as far as keepers go, it's the Jerry Bruckheimer who brought NBC "E-Ring," not the Jerry Bruckheimer who brought CBS "CSI" and "Without A Trace."
"The Chase" is all action and no brains, a generic procedural about a group of uber-macho US Marshalls in Texas who chase bad guys and kick butt. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but there's just nothing interesting about these particular butt-kicking marshalls.
The star is Kelli Giddish ("All My Children") who plays Marshall Annie Frost, the most stereotyped, super tough butt-kicker in the group. These cowboy cops are so stale they make me depressed (NBC canceled "Life"/"Southland"/"Law & Order" so that we could have the likes of this?!). Frost and her cohorts are always ready with eye roll-worthy one-liners for the perps they wrangle, and like the silliest of cliched TV cops, they chase criminals on foot at full-sprint for miles and never sweat and never get winded. They're like humorless, blue jean-wearing super heroes. And naturally, they hate rookies, they're damaged loners, and they are all cover model beautiful.
Plus, "The Chase" is on opposite the much-anticipated "Hawaii 5-0" reboot on CBS (also the returning "Castle" on ABC), so don't get attached. 'Aloha' also means, 'goodbye' right? Well, aloha, "Chase."
FYI, a much better show about US Marshalls is "Justified" on FX. Or even "In Plain Sight" on USA.
"The Chase" also stars Cole Hauser ("K-Ville") and Jesse Metcalf ("Desperate Housewives").
"The Chase" premieres at 10pm on September 20 on NBC. But seriously, watch "Hawaii 5-0" or "Castle" instead.
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A Bruckheimer Formula Team Show
Mon, 09/20/2010 - 12:22 — AgentPierceI hear your warning Brooke but I gots to check out a Bruckheimer "team of moody iconoclasts" show. But NOT at the expense of Castle of course.
Thats why God gave us twin TVs and twin DVRs.
Bralyn would like Jim Longworth (Glades).
You'll like it
Mon, 09/20/2010 - 14:10 — brookecain (author)I actually think you will like this show. Glad you have twin DVRs because Castle and Hawaii Five-0 are both much better. Do you like "Criminal Minds?" If anything, I think "The Event" reminded me of "Criminal Minds" -- except not good.
Yes on CrimMinds ...
Mon, 09/20/2010 - 21:02 — AgentPierceEspecially like the "geek" savant on CrimMinds ..... Hotch is a bit too intense some times. Didn't I read where the pretty blond "media liaison" is gone this year?
One of the best new characters this past season was the blind guy on Covert Affairs. I love the show and the concept of a blind guy being that helpful is amazing.