Ratings are called into question during this time of the year and it is time for another set of fresh TV series pilots to try their luck on the silver screen. Yes, it is Pilot season, although things have started out a little slowly.
ABC has two dramas that it is interested in; Off the Map is yet another medical drama from (surprise surprise) Shonda Rhimes. The team of Rhimes, Beers and Jenna Bans are responsible for this one, which is about three doctors working in a tropical medical clinic. The other drama titled Body of evidence is a Police procedural about a female medical examiner and is written by Chris Murphy. ABC is also picking up a comedy about a group of friends that experience a shake-up as a couple (within this group) decides to part ways. The single camera project is titled Happy Endings and is written by Dave Caspe.
Fox is going ahead with a project put forward by Ajay Sahgal, about two brothers who hail from a very traditional Indian background. One brother is a rebel and dates a non-Indian while the other is not, and agrees to an arranged marriage. The comedy revolves around their interactions within the family.
NBC picked up a multi-camera comedy called The Strip, starring Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon. The story is about a Hooters-like restaurant owned by a former child star. Lennon has been handed the lead role while Garant will play the supporting role.
CBC is still deciding on whether to take on The Odds, a project written by Jeff Wadlow about cops who are friends.