'Backstrom'; a new series about a genius detective that doesn't give two f%cks about himself, but is amazing at his job... blah blah.
So, Rainn Wilson produces and stars in this and you can see he's trying immediately to erase the recent memory of the classic character 'Dwight Schrute' from existence. I like Wilson and I think he's pitched this to studio execs to have him as lead role, who may have nodded and clapped like brainless seals at the thought of this 'star' driving their show.
Good sell, Mr Wilson!
I know it's ep 1, but I think it's a mistake, for Rainn to lead, as there are so many things to juggle in this show. He does his best to be rough around the edges, but he's still too light a touch in this. Where this calls for drama with comedic touches, Wilson delivers a comedy edge with drama and it's not right. This is very rushed and is clearly trying to hit the floor running. It's old fashioned in that way, as now you expect a lead into characters and stories.
Don't get me wrong, it has potential cos all the elements are there, just not in the right doses.
Fingers crossed it picks up.
