Trivial Matters

Just got done watching the latest episode of Leverage on TNT. I’m glad they didn’t try to stick with the theme of the whole team quitting every week, and that the bickering is kept to a minimum. It really helps add some realism to the idea that these people would continue to work together. I just wonder how many more “friends” out there will need help.

For those that have no idea what I’m talking about, the show is about three professional theves that are brought together for a job. A retired insurance investigator is also brought in to watch over the team and the job. They get double-crossed and decide to work together to get even, bringing in a grifter to complete the team. Bonding ensues and they decide to continue to work together to right wrongs and help the less fortunate. (It doesn’t hurt that they get a massive payout from their initial payback.)

Given that it’s on TNT, I don’t think it is going to be cancelled anytime soon. TNT has taken over for FX as the chief supplier of critically acclaimed, low ratings (relative to the big 3 networks) shows, now that The Shield is done with. In fact, TNT has a new show premiering next month from the same guys who produced Nip/Tuck for FX.

If you haven’t checked it out yet, I recommend that you TiVo it or something. There isn’t much on for the next few weeks (something I’m sure they are banking on), and it really is worth the hour of your TV-watching time. Plus, with a DVR you can skip through all of the Hyundai ads. (They sponsored the commercial-free premier.)

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