My initial review of the USA Network series, In Plain Sight, wasn’t glowing, but I kept at it and actually really enjoy the show now. There are a few things I might change, especially regarding the side stories with her family, but the Witness Protection stuff is great.
Last night’s episode with the two devout Catholics was a bit of a stretch for me personally, but In Plain Sight really does have a lot of heart and Mary McCormack’s character, while deeply flawed in her personal life, has an amazing protective attitude for her families in protection.
I had no idea what a hit the series was for the USA Network. From their press release:
IN PLAIN SIGHT has been a tremendous ratings success for USA and is currently the #1 new scripted series of 2008 (to date). Across seven weeks, the show has averaged 2.21 million in P18-49, 2.56 million in P25-54 and 5.22 million total viewers. Since the show has been on the air (June 1 - July 13), USA has been the #1 cable network in the Sunday 10-11pm time period among all three demos. In addition, among P18-49 and P25-54 USA ranks ahead of CBS in the time slot. The most recent episode of IN PLAIN SIGHT on July 13 was the most-watched since the series premiere and was up +20% in P18-49, +13% in P25-54 and +11% in total viewers from the prior week.
I wonder if those numbers includes the recent premiere of Burn Notice or not. Either way, it’s great to see the show become a success and get to see it return next year.
The network ordered a 16-episode season season and production begins in October.
Not to be the wet mop… but I bet a lot of this is because there is really crap on during the summer. I usually watch it with Mike, but I would have a hard time saying it's too much better than just decent.
Sorry Mary McCormick, I know it's been a long time for you since the Howard Stern movie.
Not to be the wet mop… but I bet a lot of this is because there is really crap on during the summer. I usually watch it with Mike, but I would have a hard time saying it's too much better than just decent.
Sorry Mary McCormick, I know it's been a long time for you since the Howard Stern movie.
I don't understand how a show like this is such a big hit when shows like The 4400 can never gain traction. I just couldn't get in to this at all.
In other USA Network news, though, Psych is back!
I don't understand how a show like this is such a big hit when shows like The 4400 can never gain traction. I just couldn't get in to this at all.
In other USA Network news, though, Psych is back!
I enjoy the show. The actor playing Marshall is my favorite on the show - he probably keeps me coming back more than anything else. One thing I did miss last night (and yeah, it was not their best episode of the season) is Mary and Marshall's boss. He's quirky but I like him. Actually, come to think of it, I don't think he was in last weeks episode either - is he gone already?
I enjoy the show. The actor playing Marshall is my favorite on the show - he probably keeps me coming back more than anything else. One thing I did miss last night (and yeah, it was not their best episode of the season) is Mary and Marshall's boss. He's quirky but I like him. Actually, come to think of it, I don't think he was in last weeks episode either - is he gone already?
And Monk - both were great this past week.
And Monk - both were great this past week.
Hmmm, I hadn't noticed that…I doubt he's gone though.
What do you think of the side stories? Do you find her mother as annoying as I do?
Hmmm, I hadn't noticed that…I doubt he's gone though.
What do you think of the side stories? Do you find her mother as annoying as I do?
Her mother is totally annoying. I thought her sister was annoying initially, but now that they are slowly developing some side tension between the sister and “chico” - it might not be too terribly bad.
Her mother is totally annoying. I thought her sister was annoying initially, but now that they are slowly developing some side tension between the sister and “chico” - it might not be too terribly bad.
Yeah, her sister isn't too awful…but the mom sucks. I just don't like the side stories with her family.
You know, they should focus on Marshall away from the job, instead of the mother and sister all the time…
Yeah, her sister isn't too awful…but the mom sucks. I just don't like the side stories with her family.
You know, they should focus on Marshall away from the job, instead of the mother and sister all the time…
That would be interesting - I would like that.
That would be interesting - I would like that.
I'll make it happen.
I'll make it happen.
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