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NOW SEE THIS: Jimmy Smits' Outlaw trailer

POSTED: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 2:00 PM

Filed Under: TV

Even though Outlaw, the Philly-shot Jimmy Smits show, is slated for a Friday at 10 p.m. slot — meaning you nor I will most likely watch it at it's regularly scheduled time — I'd be remiss not to post the trailer, if only for that blink-and-you'll-miss-it glimpse of our fair skyline. And by god, does this look terrible. So Smits is supposed to be a playboy Supreme Court Justice (sidenote: On the current Court, who is the party animal? Answer: Ruth Bader Ginsberg). Honestly, I think the dude can pull it off; Smits is an ingratiating screen presence who grounds and gives heart to every character he plays. But the I'm-so-slimy-that-I'm-charming thing doesn't work when you end on that sickly sweet Mr. Smith Goes to Washington-in-reverse ending. At least Jack McCoy had the balls to be a wholly unlikable son-of-bitch in addition to being the best goddamn A.D.A. New York City had ever seen. And what's with the supporting cast here? Even from the slim amount of time she was in the trailer, Carly Pope's character (she's the brunette who says she won't sleep with the always fresh-faced Jesse Bradford even though he's simply introducing himself) is cringe-worthy. Although, it's cool, she's quirky. You can tell because she has wavy hair. Contrasted by the blond chick (Ellen Woglom) who you know who is uptight because she has straight hair. (Plus, eeewww, why does she know who Smits/Justice Garza slept with?! Does she take notes in the corner or something)? But then again, the RZA's also in this. And I'll watch anything that RZA's in. What do you guys think? Good or already on the cancellation chopping block? You can watch the rest of the NBC upfront trailers here. RELATED >> TV Watch: Uh oh, Jimmy Smits' Philly-shot show banished to Friday wasteland

Lindsey

Posted 2010-05-18 15:30:43

"At least Jack McCoy had the balls to be a wholly unlikable son-of-bitch in addition to being the best goddamn A.D.A. New York City had ever seen."
AMEN TO THAT! 

(jack mccoy was also pretty badass. he rode a motorcycle. and loved the clash. i  love you, jack mccoy!)

Lena

Posted 2010-09-16 02:08:19

I loved the pilot... will definitely recommend it to friends!
Lena, 54
So. Cal.

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