New 2009-10 TV Dramas
•Fox - 'Past Life' (Midseason)
Inspired by the book Reincarnationist by M.J. Rose, this fascinating new drama series delves into the question of whether or not we have lived before. The series focuses on two past life detectives, Kate McGinn, a determined and highly dedicated doctor who works at The Talmadge Center for Behavioral Health in New York City, and Price Whatley, former NYPD homicide detective who can't get over the accidental death of his wife. The two work together to "solve the mysteries of her troubled clients who suffer from present-day problems caused by past-life traumas."Cast: Kelli Giddish as Dr. Kate McGinn, Nicholas Bishop as Price Whatley, Richard Schiff as Dr. Malachi Talmadge, and Ravi Patel as Dr. Rishi Karna.
•NBC - 'Day One' (Midseason)
An epic drama following the tragic events of what NBC describes as "a global catastrophe that has devastated the world's infrastructures." The series focuses on a group of survivors who lived in an apartment complex in Van Nuys, California and how they deal with the aftermath of this tragedy. Will they be able to help rebuild a society? Who will emerge as the true heroes?Cast: Adam Campbell, Catherine Dent, Julie Gonzalo, David Lyons, Derek Mio, Carly Pope, Thekla Reuten and Addison Timlin.
•NBC - 'Mercy'
With the absence of ER from the schedule, NBC adds this new medical drama in hopes that lightning will strike twice. Mercy follows the lives and loves of a group of nurses at Mercy Hospital. Nurse Veronica Callahan, who has just finished a tour of duty in Iraq and knows more about medicine than most of the other nurses, appears to be the primary character. Imagine Grey's Anatomy told through the eyes of the nursing staff -- oh the stories they could tell!Cast: Taylor Schilling as Nurse Veronica Callahan, Jamie Lee Kirchner as Sonia Jimenez, Michelle Trachtenberg as Chloe Payne, James Tupper as Dr. Chris Sands, Diego Klattenhoff as Mike Callahan and Guillermo Diaz as Nurse Angel Lopez.More »
•NBC - 'Parenthood' (Midseason)
The blockbuster movie from the '80s comes to the small screen for the second time. This latest incarnation centers around the Braverman family's four grown siblings (played by an impressive cast of TV and movie stars) who are desperately trying to navigate through the trials and tribulations of parenthood, as well as their own personal issues.Cast: Peter Krause as Adam Braverman, Maura Tierney as Sarah Braverman, Craig T. Nelson as Zeek Braverman, Dax Shepard as Crosby Braverman, Bonnie Bedelia as Camille Braverman, Monica Potter as Kristina Braverman, Erika Christensen as Julia Braverman, Sarah Ramos as Haddie Braverman, Mae Whitman as Amber and Miles Heizer as Drew.More »
•NBC - 'Trauma'
NBC doubles up on medical dramas with this fast-paced, thrilling series that centers around the first responder paramedics from San Francisco General. Known for being one of the most dangerous medical professions, these paramedics will "travel by land, by sea or by air to reach their victims in time," even in the most extreme conditions.Cast: Billy Lush as Bailey, Anastasia Griffith as Nancy, Cliff Curtis as "Rabbit", Aimee Garcia as Marisa, Kevin Rankin as Tyler, and Derek Luke as Boone.More »
•The CW - 'Melrose Place'
The hit nighttime soap from the '90s returns with a whole group of beautiful 20-something men and women with their own set of secrets, problems and ambitions. Although she "died" immediately following her wedding, Sydney Andrews is alive, well and back to her blackmailing ways. As the landlady of the complex, Sydney will be at the center of all the drama. Also returning from the original series is Dr. Michael Mancini, whose son is having an affair with the lovely Sydney!Cast: Laura Leighton as Sydney, Thomas Calabro as Dr. Miochael Mancini, Stephanie Jacobsen as Lauren, Colin Egglesfield as Auggie, Ashlee Simpson as Violet, Shaun Sipos as David, Katie Cassidy as Ella, Michael Rady as Jonah, and Jessica Lucas as Riley.More »
•The CW - 'The Beautiful Life'
Have you ever wondered what life is like for a supermodel? This series delves into the glamorous and often tumultuous lives of two models who are just starting to make a name for themselves in the industry. As they are thrust into the limelight, they will have to quickly learn how to deal with success, rejection and most importantly -- those backstabbers who live among them.Cast: Mischa Barton as Sonja, Corbin Bleu as Isaac, Nico Tortorella as Kai, Sara Paxton as Raina, Ben Hollingsworth as Chris, Ashley Madekwe as Marissa, Jordan Woolley as Egan.More »
•The CW - 'The Vampie Diaries'
Following the death of their parents, Elena and Jeremy Gilbert are trying to put the pieces of their broken lives back together. As a new school year begins, Elena's life is completely turned upside down by a handsome and mysterious new student named Stefan Salvatore. Little does she know that he is a centuries-old vampire who is trying to live a peaceful existence. Stefan's brother Damon, also a vampire, is the polar opposite and lives a life of violence. The only thing the two brother's share is their love for Elena. It will be an epic battle of good vs. evil in the quiet town of Mystic Falls, Virginia and no soul will be safe.Cast: Ian Somerhalder as Daman, Nina Dobrev as Elena, Paul Wesley as Stefan, and Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy.More »