File this under “Blatant Pimping”:
NBC has announced the premiere date for midseason entry Awake.
The dual reality drama starring Jason Isaacs will launch on Thursday, March 1 at 10 p.m., taking over for struggling series The Firm, it was announced Friday by Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment.
Be forewarned. I will be promoting “Awake” over the next month as it’s one of a handful of network pilots I’ve read in the few years that I really liked. In fact I’ve been following the progress of the series since Kyle Killen sold the pilot script he penned [originally titled "REM"], then picked up for series.
Thursdays at 10PM on NBC starting March 1. A tough time slot, so the series has a challenge on its hands. If you’re looking for entertaining TV with a smart premise and compelling characters, you should give “Awake” a shot.
For more of the Hollywood Reporter article, go here.
I’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting for this show. I’m sure there are reasons for the delay but it already feels like they’re trying hard to tank it.
I hope that’s not the case. I hope it’s as great as it looks. I hope it will be able to navigate the choppy medium of network TV and produce a steady narrative for excellent characters that thinks well of, and rewards, its audience.
Mostly — I hope it provides answers to the questions it poses, raises the stakes, and ends well. Each episode, each season.