After The On Demand - Bionic Woman

As the Cubs decide one 2004 isn't enough, we might as well take a peek at the most hyped show of the year.

That's Michelle Ryan burying her British accent to play the updated version of Jamie Sommers. The show premiered tonight, but was available on Comcast On Demand for previewing the last few weeks.

The show seems to be standard fare for these days. Take an old idea, modernize it, and throw in the series long story arc of "what's really going on here?" Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Prison Break and many other shows all use this formula, or variations thereof to differing levels of success.

This show has the "Who is really behind the bionics," "Why did the first Bionic Woman become evil," and, "Who is the father of the surgeon" as the mysteries to solve. The show also has the bizarre side story of Jamie having a kid sister with an attitude problem to watch over in a new spin on the "youthful ward" angle. it also has a pretty bland actress in the lead role.

This will be the show's fatal flaw. Of all the characters, Jamie is probably the least interesting, and probably the worst acted. Someone suggested that Katee Sackhoff, who plays the Evil Bionic Woman, should be the lead. Not a bad idea.

Not adding this one to the DVR list.

Ivy Chat rating - routine ground out.