Interesting stuff...

[katikat]

* According to Ausiello, CBS trimmed Numb3rs:

A CBS spokesperson is confirming that the network has cut Numb3rs‘ episode order from 22 to 16. Translation: This is most likely the show’s final season.

On the other hand, CBS ordered two more eps of NCIS and NCIS:LA (and of other shows that I don't watch) upping their order from 22 to 24 and one more ep of Criminal Minds and The Mentalist (and of other shows that I don't watch) upping their order from 22 to 23!

I'm not really surprised by the trim for N3. The show's doing badly and it's the CBS' worst rated procedural. Besides, the show feels tired. The writers concentrate too much on the private lives of the characters instead of on the cases so in places it feels like a soap opera or a character drama and not a procedural. No real excitement, it's all about Charlie and Amita's wedding, Alan's pension, Don's mental breakdown and his sudden religious fervor - or the lack of it again. The only ones who keep the episodes going are David, Colby, Nikki and Liz. It just feels like the show's not what it used to be anymore. I'll watch till the end but only because I love to watch David and Colby bicker. Those two are hilarious.

Comments

[laylee.livejournal.com]

Numb3rs has gotten boring, which is a pity because it used to be such a great show. These days, though, I can barely make it through and entire episode. More action, less talk, that's what's needed!

[katikat.livejournal.com]

I agree. I don't get why it's suddenly all talk-talk-talk, little action, some more talk. It's boring. If not for David and Colby, I would have given up on it :(