The subject matter is something that has been attempted many times in much better ways. The concept of a doctor (or other high-profile professional) plagued by an illness or issue that ironically makes them both exceptional and dangerous has also been done many times. This version is not good enough to be revising either.
The biggest problem is the acting, but we also must wag a finger at the director, editor, and producer for allowing such a sub-par performance to ruin what could have been a decent pilot. Not that the script was perfect, but it was decent at times. Other times it was pretty bad, bordering on terrible dialog... Some of the supporting cast was also decent. But, if you want to create a whole new series around a lead character, that actor needs to be brilliant. It's really difficult to relate to the character and get involved in the story when lines are delivered with less skill and believability than your average schoolkid in his first on-stage appearance. This show fails on almost every single front.
The good news for the people invested in this show is that since almost anyone with half a brain seems to hate it, it will probably get renewed for a full run very soon. And likely go for at least 5 seasons.
The biggest problem is the acting, but we also must wag a finger at the director, editor, and producer for allowing such a sub-par performance to ruin what could have been a decent pilot. Not that the script was perfect, but it was decent at times. Other times it was pretty bad, bordering on terrible dialog... Some of the supporting cast was also decent. But, if you want to create a whole new series around a lead character, that actor needs to be brilliant. It's really difficult to relate to the character and get involved in the story when lines are delivered with less skill and believability than your average schoolkid in his first on-stage appearance. This show fails on almost every single front.
The good news for the people invested in this show is that since almost anyone with half a brain seems to hate it, it will probably get renewed for a full run very soon. And likely go for at least 5 seasons.