1. American Soul is a biographical series about the personal and professional life of American entrepreneur, producer and TV presenter Don Cornelius. In 1970, the screens were released the first issue of the musical show of Don Cornelius - the program "Soul Train", which immediately became wildly popular. The show aired performances of various musical genres: rhythm and blues, hip-hop, funk, jazz, disco, rock musicians Robert Palmer, David Bowie, "Duran Duran". Seventeen years later, Don Cornelius introduced the category of awarding the best of the best in his show, and the prizes were given, no less than Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Asher, Siara... The TV show "Soul Train" was aired for more than thirty years, opened many famous names, both in the music industry and in the world of dance. The show was closed in 2006 and more than 1,100 shows were filmed.
That's what I mean by TV longevity. Unfortunately, there is very little information about the series, so everything that will happen on the screen from February 6th is also a complete surprise for me. I hope the surprise will be pleasant.
Country: USA.
Premiere: February 6.
2. Miracle Workers - a comedy series from TBS, based on the novel by Simon Rich "What in God's Name". Before us is a heavenly office with a bunch of departments, units, special departments and services, and at the head of this huge corporation, as you guessed correctly, God. However, during the long years of God's rule, he got tired and decided to retire, but before he retired, he intends to destroy the Earth, because the men have completely disappointed the Almighty. This hasty and thoughtless act will be prevented by two angels of lower rank, Craig and Lisa from the Department of Prayer Reception. They make a deal with God - if in two weeks the angels can create a miracle and help two poor people to love each other, God will spare mankind.
Well, how not to make the series in the "expected"? God is played by the amazing Steve Bushemi (Fargo, Mad Dogs, Underground Empire). It is said that initially the role of God was offered to Owen Wilson (Miracle, Night at the Museum), but there were insurmountable differences between the project leaders and Owen, and the role passed to Steve Bushemi. I have nothing against Wilson, but how good is the grey-haired, charismatic Bushemi as the tired God). The "strong spirit" of the angels who dared to argue with the Lord himself will be played by Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Geraldine Wiswanathan (Sex will not happen!).
I confess I have comedies for "you". Very rarely do I get good comedies with subtle irony and humor. Can TBS surprise and make fun of or "everything as usual"? But it doesn't matter. In any case, the romantic story about how two unhappy people have found and, about a miracle (thanks to angels), have fallen in love with each other, is quite pertinent on the eve of Valentine's Day.
Country: USA.
Premiere: February 13.
3. The Enemy Within is a spy thriller from NBC. Erika Shepherd was one of the best operatives of the CIA, and became the most famous traitor in U.S. history and is serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison. When Will Kitton, an FBI agent, is put on the table in the case of a dangerous and elusive state criminal, he realizes that he can't do without the help of Erica Shepherd (she knows this man more than anyone else - she herself "hunted" him). And so Kitton is forced to release one traitor to help her catch another traitor. Should we clarify that Erica, of course, is not to blame for anything - she was framed? I think it is not worth it). Now she has a rare chance - to help put a real enemy behind bars and thus prove her loyalty to the "party"; to find out who set her up and whitewash her name.
In the role of Will Kitton - Morris Chestnad (Soldier Jane, Rosewood), brutal black uncle ... with such a do not spoil. But Erika Sheppard, it will be played by the awesome Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter, Six demons Emily Rose), not of the timid ten ... yet eight seasons was the sister of a serial maniac, so Jennifer will cope.
How do you like the idea of the plot - "to go to prison to one maniac to help catch another maniac"?
Does it remind you of anything? Yes ... Apparently, fresh ideas in the serial world have become worth their weight in gold. And yet the Enemy inside has a chance to become a "tie", if they finally come up with a "universal" evil cooler than "total surveillance of the population, a global hacker attack, the impending apocalypse, a terrorist threat or the murder of the president", then ... mm-hmm....may well, turn out to be a cool militant with a life-affirming implication.
Country: USA.
Prime Minister: February 26.