Hey, I've gotten to see the pilot episode for five new shows premiering in the fall. Here is my take on them (you can find the full reviews here):
Heroes (NBC): I liked this pilot, and could really see it developing a loyal cult following. I'm now sure if it will become a hit or not, but it has been developing a lot of positive buzz and that's good. Anyway the power's the people have are cool, and while some of them are the pretty basic ones such as teleportation and ability to fly, some are more complex and interesting such as the one Niki Sander's (Ali Larter) has: a violent doppelganger self. It was a little slow, but they had to introduce so many characters that I'll forgive them. They also do an excellent job intertwining the characters life, and it appears that an apocalypse is on the way. That's always intersting. 
The Nine (ABC): I really liked this pilot also. It has a five star cast that you'll probably recognize from at least a dozen other shows. The show does a good at keeping you wanting to come back for more, as each episode will have a ten minute flashback showing what happened during the 52 hours our characters were held hostage (the show show's the beginning of the robbery, but then jumps to the aftermath 52 hours later). I really liked all the characters, and I know I'll be checking this out in the fall.
Traveler (ABC): A mix of 24 and Prison Break, as two guys get caught up in a conspiracy that frames them as terrorist. It didn't bring entirely anything new to the genre, but it sure was damn entertaining. I liked our main characters and the 45 minutes did fly by, so I'll keep watching (that and the fact that I want to know what's going on). The question though is that since it's a midseason replacement will viewers give it a chance when many show's like it, such as Kidnapped and Vanished, will have already been released.
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (NBC): Three words. Fun, Fun, Fun. This show was able to attract some star power, as in addition to Amanda Peet, Mathew Perry and all the already known actors from television and movies the show has as series regulars, the pilot episode also has Felicity Huffman and 36 Mafia as guest stars. The pilot episode is very dense, so as a result it feels like they have to inform you on a lot and it's a little slow. But the script sparkles in so many places that I was very excited about the next episode. I can't wait to see where they take it next.
Kidnapped (NBC): This pilot I wasn't very impressed with. I mean it's a fun kidnap drama, but it's pretty much by the books. I kept waiting for something to happen that would make it stand out, but everything that happened seemed like I'd already seen it somewhere else. It's not bad, it's just not at all original. I really like Jeremy Sisto also, but unfortunately this show didn't just click for me.
