So the more I watch Outsourced, the more I find myself liking it.
1. There is a love interest already, but the characters have not pursued their feeling for each other. Which is good, some shows (like News Radio) had the two main characters fall for each other, do it, regret it, then get back together all in the first episode.
2. I like how it is not taken place in one set. I find myself almost forgetting it's a TV show, and not a movie.
3. The jokes are pretty funny, and the actors/actresses play their parts very well.
4. Outsourced is already a movie, with the same title and concept. But after I watched the trailer, the show seems alot better.
5. the show is written well. After 4 episodes, you have a good idea of what most of the characters are really like. ex. the boss is a total dick, but in the 3rd episode, you see that he has heart. (awwww)
"In its first week on the air, Outsourced attracted a 3.6 in the 18-49 demographic and 7.49 million total viewers. For the timeslot, it ranked in third place in total viewers but was second in the demo, where the numbers really count.
On the downside, Outsourced lost about 20% of its Office lead-in audience in the demo and 12% in total viewers. Also, about 15% of its audience tuned out midway through the episode. Those people gave it a try and probably won’t be back next week."--http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/outsourced-cancel-keep-18725/
Big Lake has not been cancelled yet, somehow. But I am sure it's not coming back for a 2nd season.
I have not watched this show yet, so I'm still basing my opinion on what we discussed in class and what you have posted in your blog. I mean, you have a point, the show is waiting to unravel all of the sub plots (love interest) but you have to consider if they are doing that for a reason. What if the tension created by these sub plots is the only thing holding the show steady in ratings?
ReplyDeleteI still think it won't last long..
I feel exactly the same way you do about Outsourced. I thought this was a dumb idea at first and watching previews it seemed like a stinker but it has improved every week in every aspect. It has more depth and isn't just the fish out water or show that makes fun of how foreigners talk that we expected. I'd recommend people give it a chance because it is a solid show. I have heard Community is in trouble and that NBC is having second thoughts about putting Parks and Rec on Thursday again, and while Outsourced is holding it's own against the finish of CSI I believe it would show it can be a bigger hit in that 8:00 time slot.
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched this show yet because I am still uncertain about it. However, I have plans of watching it soon because of how well it seems to be doing. Though I was thinking about it, and it's probably doing well because Americans have a tendency to be racist. But that's just my opinion.
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