I have yet to watch Smash. I have both episodes on the DVR but for some reason, although it has many elements that might usually draw me to a new show, there are also things about it that have turned me off. The 'ram it down our throats' promotion of the show has me digging in my heals a bit. I also have yet to shake off my dislike of Katherine McPhee from days on Idol. She had plenty of talent but also cracked an attitude that used to annoy the shit out of me. To me, her season was all about Eliott Yamin, who I continue to think should have taken the title.
But...I do like shows about 'putting on a shows'. I also like Debra Messing and the site of Angelica Houston camping her way through the commercials is both a bit sad yet also strangely enjoyable. I also am a fan of the adorable and talented Raza Jaffrey who I know from watching a bit as Zafar from the BBC drama Spooks. Jaffrey also has a musical theatre background on the London stages so hopefully the show will take advantage of this.
So...is anyone tuning in....Is it worth a look?
4 comments:
Definitely worth a look. I liked the first two episodes.
i like it!
I was SICK TO DEATH of all the promoting of the show and said Hell would freeze over (and even said so on several sites) before I watched "that stupid show". Cut to 3 weeks later and I need to buy several really heavy coats and gloves etc. as Hell seems to have frozen over. I ended up not only watching the first episode when it aired but watched it a second time when NBC repeated it the following sat. It keeps getting better each week and I'm hooked. Nothing like crawling back to a site and having to admit you were *sigh* wrong. Of course,now I like it,I expect NBC to start moving it around and eventually canceling it! (But so far it seems to be a hit,so fingers crossed it stays up in the ratings) Anjelica Huston is great and I hope her part gets bigger.
Yes, you must watch it. The story line seems to be well developed, with a couple of surprises already. The cast is well rounded and fits the character. The music is well placed in the story, with a mix of covers and original songs. It is not GLEE for adults but a will done drama that happens to have music in it. And yes Raza is well worth the look, but he has not sung as of yet. Catch up this weekend so you are ready for Monday night!!!
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