I'll admit that I'm not too thrilled with TNT's new drama Trust Me yet. I want it to be much better than it is.Of course, the key word there is "yet," because we all know that TV shows can get better as they go along in their first season, and even into their second. Unfortunately, we now live in a fast-paced TV world where shows have to pretty much be a hit from the get-go. Sure, shows on premium cable networks like HBO andf Showtime often get a longer honeymoon because there's less ratings pressure, but for the most part, shows either have to be a big hit early, show growth over the weeks (in general or in a certain demographic), or have to have a lot of "buzz" that cancels out (at least temporarily) any notions of a cancellation (like Gossip Girl).
But Trust Me? The ratings are in free fall.
The show got around 3.4 million viewers for it's debut episode a couple of weeks ago, and this past Monday's second episode only attracted 1.6 million. That's a big drop (even if the TNT promos do declare it "the next smash hit"). There's only been a couple of episodes, and I'm in it for the long haul, but it seems to me that the only people who seem to have an interest in it are Eric McCormack/Tom Cavanagh fans or people who like the world of advertising.
Are you going to watch the third episode of the show this Monday?
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2-05-2009 @ 2:24PM
John said...
I'll give it one more go. But unless there's a complete 180, I'm out.
The characters are weak, the supporting cast is weak, the clichés are tired, and wayyy too much stuff goes right for this to be a show about an ad agency (the client wants to feel nervous about a campaign?!).
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2-05-2009 @ 2:30PM
hotboudain said...
They killed off the best character in the first episode, Jason Mara.
No place else to go BUT down....
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2-05-2009 @ 11:06PM
tingrin87 said...
i hated that character, but in the way that you're supposed to hate a good antagonist
2-05-2009 @ 2:35PM
Jimmy said...
There's nothing all that great about this series. I'm watching because I like the two leads, but so far I'm underwhelmed.
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2-05-2009 @ 3:10PM
Modwild said...
I have to say - it's awful. Unlikeable characters; who apparently suck at their jobs, to boot. First they steal someone else's line and then they sabotage a focus group? They are filmed...no one noticed the main ad man in the group?
And the token chick on the show is about as annoying as they come. Monica Potter has never been a favorite, but she's downright unwatchable on this program.
I think I'm out.
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2-05-2009 @ 3:12PM
tv junkie said...
dropped it from tivo after the pilot. i kept hoping for the hook to grab my attention by the end of the episode, but it was not to be. the show is unwatchable, which is too bad because i adore the ensemble cast.
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2-05-2009 @ 3:21PM
Brian said...
I agree with all the comments above, this show had great promise with two good actors, and they're good, but they don't have anything to work with from the writers. There's really no good material here that is new or fresh.
I watched both episodes hoping the second was better, but I've got so many other shows I'm watching, I'm going to take it off my list.
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2-05-2009 @ 3:28PM
Ryan said...
Nope, I'm in marketing/advertising and I had no interest in the show.
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2-05-2009 @ 3:35PM
StillBash said...
Wow cool.
"A couple of" equals "2".
Just admit you don't watch it Bob. Nobody else does either.
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2-05-2009 @ 3:53PM
tracey8051 said...
Wow StillBash. Bob was right. There have been a couple of episodes. How on earth does him getting that right mean he's not watching it?
Anyway, I wanted to love this show, but I don't. I'll give it one more episode to catch me, then I'm giving up. There are just too many good shows on to waste time on something I don't love. Plus I have a full time job and kids......so yeah, not a whole lot of tv time to begin with.
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2-05-2009 @ 4:00PM
Scott said...
The 2 leads are great, and have very good chemistry. I'm still watching. But I don't think it fits the times--a show about frivolous ad campaigns and wealthy, materialistic people producing...advertising? Doesn't work in today's back to basics, resent the overpaid bankers, punish the CEO flying in his corporate jet mindset.
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2-05-2009 @ 4:08PM
Chip Douglas said...
I think both Eric McCormack and Tom Cavanaugh are great actors. But so far, this is the Will and Ed show and it is not very original. I am waiting for them to push the edge or get in to a groove. But it is just a coupe of guys comming up with ads. While this is the baseline premise of Mad Men, the characters go a whole lot deeper into the tone of the early 1960's. This show has got to go somewhere otherwise TNT will remove it from my Tivo for me.
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2-05-2009 @ 5:45PM
JennieO said...
Eh, it's just not worth it. My TiVO is loaded with shows I'm trying to get to, and as much as I like the two leads, this one's a dud. When it's cancelled, there will be barely a ripple.
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2-05-2009 @ 8:13PM
Danial said...
I think they just need to decide where they fall: are they trying to be a comedy or a drama... so far I feel like they haven't quite decided where they want to be, and are resisting going far into either.
It seems odd.
Or maybe it's just me.
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2-06-2009 @ 10:49PM
Dorv said...
I'm still liking it. Its not perfect, but its still different enough that I'm still interested.
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2-06-2009 @ 11:03PM
shari said...
Have to admit I'm done with this show after two episodes as well. I've been in advertising/marketing for about a decade & I'm still waiting for something even remotely clever. Two episodes trying to come up with a mobile phone tag line & the best they can do is "What can you do with one hand?" (Oh brother) or "Do thumbthing"? If you're going to produce a show about advertising, make sure you can write something smart.
On top of that, not one character is likable. And the new copywriter who's supposed to be so talented has yet to do anything but complain about not having an office with a window. One word describes this show: annoying.
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