I'm a big fan of Kelly Kapoor on The Office and after reading "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?" I wanted nothing more than Mindy Kaling to be my best friend so when news broke that she was starting her own show, I was definitely excited. I really wanted to love the pilot of The Mindy Project and don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, it sadly just wasn't as amazing as I was hoping it would be. There's something about it that made me feel like it was trying too hard to be cute and quirky. She reminded me a little of Zooey Deschanel on New Girl and unfortunately, Zooey is my least favourite part of that show (I would totally be happy if New Girl continued on with just the guys). That being said, it was just the pilot and The Mindy Project is still trying to figure out the type of show it wants to be. I did really love Chris Messina though and I have faith in Mindy Kaling to bring the laughs.


As much as I hate to say it, I have a feeling Partners won't make it through their first season. Hopefully I get proved wrong. Michael Urie's schtick as the witty, sarcastic gay friend worked wonderfully on Ugly Betty and the humourous sarcasm he brought to the Broadway performance of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" was much needed on the live stage but on Partners, his high-energy, joking personality came off as highly annoying. It needed to be toned down a notch or ten... There was also no chemistry between Sophia Bush and David Krumholtz. I'm sorry, but I can't buy them as a legit couple. The show does have the fortunate spot of being on Mondays at 8:30pm when I have nothing else to watch so I'll give it a few more episodes. 

Now that the trailers are up for the new fall shows, here's the ones I'm planning on giving a try:

The Mindy Project, Tuesdays at 9:30pm on FOX
I love Mindy Kaling so even though the trailer wasn't as funny as I was hoping, I still gotta support her. It helps that it's on after The New Girl since it'll probably appeal to the same audience. My prediction (if the show lasts long enough) - Mindy's character will end up dating the "mean" doctor.


The Mob Doctor, Mondays at 9pm on FOX
This isn't the type of show I would usually get into but there's Zach Gilford (Friday Night Lights) and Jordana Spiro (My Boys)! I'm not sure how well it will do but mobsters + hospitals might be an interesting mix. 


Nashville, Wednesdays at 10pm on ABC
Zero points for creativity - this show is almost an exact replica of the movie, Country Strong. But with Connie Britton as the lead, I have to give it a shot. I've got a soft spot for all the Friday Night Lights alumni. I can already see myself hating on the bitchy Hayden Panettiere.


Partners, Mondays at 8:30pm on CBS
Michael Urie essentially plays the same character as he did on Ugly Betty but I'm not complaining, I loved Marc St. James. Also, yay Sophia Bush! I have nothing else to watch on Mondays at 8:30 and it's easy to give a half hour sitcom a chance.


Elementary, Thursdays at 10pm on CBS
I haven't watched BBC's Sherlock Holmes yet so I can't compare the two but from this trailer, I like Jonny Lee Miller's Sherlock Holmes. The fact that Watson is played by Lucy Liu is an interesting change too. As long as the two of them have a good dynamic, I think the show might do well. Thursdays is a tough day though. (Sidenote: I don't know who decided to move Glee to Thursdays but that was a terrible idea. They're already losing viewers and now they have to compete against Grey's Anatomy, The Office, and Parks & Recreation. Obviously, Glee is off my TV list now.)