9-1-1: Nashville is transferring alongside a lot sooner than I anticipated.
The newest entry within the 9-1-1 franchise has barely been introduced in a month, and we have already got our main man.
Chris O’Donnell, greatest recognized for enjoying Particular Agent in Cost Grisha “G” Callen on NCIS: Los Angeles, has lassoed the lead position on the forthcoming offshoot.
He’ll play Captain Don Sharpe, “a rugged fireplace captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse along with his beloved son,” in line with the official character description.
“Don’s a loyal husband and household man, however he has his secrets and techniques.”
The lead character being male and having many secrets and techniques sounds similar to 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star’s main males, so I hope the Nashville-set spinoff takes issues in a distinct route.
Lately, new entries in beloved franchises haven’t been as impressed as I would love, with many merely transferring to a brand new metropolis with related characters.
9-1-1: Nashville Must Break Free From Different Spinoffs
That will have labored up to now however exhibits like NCIS: Origins have proven tips on how to breathe new life right into a drained franchise.
Both approach, ABC has already arrange this new collection properly by snagging Chris as a result of he attained a wealth of followers for starring in all 14 seasons of NCIS: Los Angeles.
In in the present day’s local weather, few TV exhibits attain half of that season tally, and this being Chris’s first massive TV position might be a fantastic advertising and marketing alternative.
Followers had been nonetheless clamoring for extra NCIS: Los Angeles when it was canceled, however at the very least the collection bought a conclusion, which is greater than may be stated for FBI: Worldwide, FBI: Most Wished, and NCIS: Hawai’i, which all bought canceled too late of their final seasons to present closure.
Even when the NCIS: Los Angeles viewers is prepared for extra from Chris, I really feel 9-1-1: Nashville might be hindered by how 9-1-1: Lone Star was handled.
Regardless of the primary 9-1-1 spinoff getting a finale, it was a whole and utter rush job that put its followers and characters by means of the wringer.
By the point the finale aired, many (together with me!) had already walked away due to the poor remedy of beloved characters.
The unique 9-1-1 is chugging alongside on ABC, however that present has all the time had the franchise’s greatest scores, and folks appear keen to look at wherever it airs.
Kicking off a brand-new present might be a tricky promote, however Chris will certainly be a ray of sunshine that would assist it get off the bottom operating.
Legacy Characters Might Steer the Spinoff within the Proper Path
I don’t usually like new spinoffs counting on legacy characters, however there was a lot unsaid for everybody on 9-1-1: Lone Star by the top, so it wouldn’t be a foul concept to carry one or two of these characters again as collection regulars.
9-1-1: Lone Star was handled terribly by FOX in its remaining seasons, with a year-long hiatus killed momentum.
ABC has stored 9-1-1 intact since choosing up for its seventh season.
Whereas delivery Athena off to an episode of Physician Odyssey is pointless, the collection we all know and love stays, proving that networks shouldn’t mess with what isn’t damaged.
9-1-1: Nashville has an uphill battle forward of it, however the idea should be half-decent as a result of ABC gave it a straight-to-series order.
Let’s hope it didn’t get that on model identify and expertise alone. It could be a disgrace to present the franchise its first misfire.
Over to you, 9-1-1 and NCIS: Los Angeles Fanatics!
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