http://www.cwtv.com/shows/reaperReaper is by far the best new original show on television the fall. Now granted the idea isn't original, there has been plenty dealing with bounty hunters from hell working for the devil. But the approach is fresh and exciting.
Sam the lead character is an early twenties slacker lost in life, little did he know his parents sold his soul to the devil when he was a baby. The devil claims his soul when he turns 21, and instead of taking Sam to hell he makes him work on earth capturing lost souls that have escaped.
The devil is played by Leland Palmer from Twin Peaks, he is perfect. The devil is witty, sharp, funny, sympathetic and most of all sly and cunning. He is the devil now.
The thing that has set this show off is that it's hysterically funny. There is a lot of comedy wrapped in, the plot is already silly, and so the writers, cast and producers decided to have fun with it. Think Ghostbusters meets Clerks, the best way i can describe it. Kevin Smith directed the first episode because he liked the script so much. The show was created and is written mostly by two women, which is really unprecedented in network television.
2 episodes have already aired but tune in next week Tuesday Night at 9PM on the CW. Tivo it, have your VCR timer set to record, let your little brother draw you a picture of what it was like, just behold the Reaper. It's awesome to see a refreshing comedy/horror/action not take itself to seriously and we in turn have a great time watching it.
According to the web it got 3.5 million viewers last week, a huge hit with the male audience ages 17-40. The highest rated show on CW brings in 5 million viewers, so this is wonderful news. Tell your friends about Reapers and let's make this show last into a second season...
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