It was pointed out to me that I forgot to mention another new show that premiered recently, so this is a shorter version of my last post just to correct this oversight. Caught the premiere of Reunion on Thursday, and I was really impressed. The characters, while fairly stereotypical, were nicely realized by the cast. They didn't seem outrageously old to be playing High School Seniors, and in the one current day scene, the person featured didn't look like someone in old age makeup. The story is complex enough that it could provide some interesting bumps along the 20 year ride, but they'll have to work really hard to avoid descending into pure melodrama. The one year per episode concept intrigues me more than any other aspect of the series. It's daring, and could seriously backfire, but if done well it could be brilliant. The device, of course, reminds me of 24, where every season is a single day. Meanwhile, the slow dribbling out of puzzle pieces reminds me strongly of Lost. However, don't expect the series to be either of these. I foresee this series owing far more to dramas like Melrose Place than to the more action-oriented shows that the gimmicks came from. In summation, I am not yet hooked but I'm willing to keep walking the path they are leading me down. However, they'll have to work really hard at the year-per-episode gimmick if they want me to follow through to the 20-year end.