Body of Proof

[vr_trakowski]

First off, my apologies for not replying to earlier comments.  I've had the kind of cold that digs in its claws and just clings, and consequently very little energy. 

That said, I watched the first episode of ABC's new Body of Proof and am mildly amused.  I enjoy Dana Delaney to begin with; her understated snark delights me and I remember her with mixed fondness from the lamented Presidio Med.  

For a pilot ep, it was pretty smooth; I was impressed.  Jeri Ryan is clearly a great fit for the role of the Chief, and I can definitely see how they can gear up some UST between Megan and Peter (though he really looks too much like that guy from Fringe).  

But that autopsy room looks awfully under-equipped, and they had Megan looking at slices of brain tissue several scenes before they had her examining the victim's body with no signs that the head had been cut into in any way. 

Also, it was way too easy to tell who isn't wearing underwear, and that kid had a grotesque amount of makeup on for a twelve-year-old. 

On an entirely personal note, I want to drop-kick her ex into the nearest pond.  Megan's line about absentee mothers vs. good provider fathers is spot on.  

I'll watch the next one. 

Comments

[phdelicious.livejournal.com]

I too enjoyed the pilot for Body of Proof, though I think they've chosen a very fine line to walk with Dana's character. It would be very easy to turn her into a female House (not an exact comparison but the best I can come up with at the moment) - which holds no interest for me.

[vr-trakowski.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I see what you mean, it'll need careful writing. But they are making it pretty clear that she's leaning towards caring these days.