TV networks off to slow start

... apparently we're not the only ones thinking 'meh' about most of the new season...

from Variety.com:

Audiences not awed by Fall TV
By RICK KISSELL, MICHAEL SCHNEIDER

Welcome to network TV’s latest reality: Mediocre is the new good and good is the new great. And "great"? Well, everyone’s still waiting on that.
As the fall TV launch winds down, network execs are once again readjusting the bar.

This year’s lackluster season has so far seen just a handful of promising premieres, including CBS’ "The Mentalist," CW’s "90210," Fox’s "Fringe" and, after just one airing, ABC’s "Life on Mars."

None of these can be deemed blockbusters, though, and returning shows — particularly sophomore skeins that were held back during last year’s strike-disrupted season — are having trouble regaining traction.

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Very interesting (and good fodder for my academic/critical writing) that there's so much reliance on remaking international formats. One success (The Office) and now they're all over the place (Kath & Kim, Life on Mars, Worst Week).

Oh no.  I read some good reviews for Life on Mars, so I'm hoping it's not true!!!!

I did catch Worst Week while I was in the US.  Not so much   (Though I do like the starring actor)