
A vaguely interesting concept becomes a true mess
by JOHN VINCENT
Jun-9-2013 -
Living an extraordinary life is losing some of its luster
This article may contain spoilers. It has been said that there is magic in ordinary moments. For the Powells, living an extraordinary life is a novelty ... but it is wearing off. They are starting to remember how wonderfully normal their lives were before they learned they had abilities. Jim ( ...
Read MoreJulie Benz signs on for a new supernatural pilot
There hasn't been any word from ABC on the fate of its ordinary family turned superhero series but it now looks like the series could be facing the chopping block as its leading actors sign up for other projects. Julie Benz, who plays super-speed mom Stephanie Powell on the show, has recently sig ...
Read MoreJulie Benz believes there is life in the series after this season
It's getting to that time of year when the television networks are scoping out new project for the fall line-up whilst eyeing up the dead weight they can cut loose to make room for freshman shows. ABC's "No Ordinary Family" is on the bubble, meaning the renewal order could go either way. However ...
Read MoreNo man can resist her feminine wiles
This review may contain spoilers. George (Romany Malco) is smitten! He has finally found the woman of his dreams in Sophie (Tricia Helfer). Unfortunately, she is a super-powered seductress, able to convince any man to do anything for her, and she is definitely up to no good. Even worse, once ...
Read MoreAn innocent bystander gets caught in the crossfire
This review may contain spoilers. The episode begins in the typical way, with Jim (Michael Chiklis) chasing a fugitive, as George (Romany Malco) directs him from the lair. The fugitive fires his gun at Jim, who deflects the bullets with his hands in such a way that an innocent bystander is critic ...
Read MoreSurvival may mean learning to change perspective and make new allies
This review may contain spoilers. It was the day from hell for the Powells. For the first time, they were the ones trapped and looking for a way out. Their new lives were no longer just about testing with their new superpowers and dabbling in how to do good for others. This was graduation day. ...
Read MoreWhen family, friends and lovers complicate our lives in unexpected ways
This article may contain spoilers. In a parallel storyline, this episode addressed how friends and family make decisions that suddenly complicate our lives. Jim’s brother came to visit and discovered the family’s super-power secret; and Katie (Autumn Reeser) accepted a promotion and made pl ...
Read MorePLUS: 'No Ordinary Family' drags down entire ABC Tuesday
OK, maybe it's not exactly fair to blame "No Ordinary Family," but it is kicking off what is turning out to be ABC's worst night of the week. The superhero family show starring Michael Chiklis fell to a series low Tuesday, earning just a 3.3 rating/5 share, according to Fast National overnight ra ...
Read MoreAs the saying goes, keep your friends close but your enemies closer
This article may contain spoilers. Are superheroes even allowed to have friends? For Jim (Michael Chiklis) and Steph Powell (Julie Benz), perhaps not. Their co-workers George (Romany Malco) and Katie (Autumn Reeser) are allowed in the superhero club simply because they were there when the Powells ...
Read MoreBut does that mean the show is really gone?
ABC already is looking ahead to 2011-12, and has revealed the first batch of shows that will make it until then. Missing from that initial list, however, is the freshman series "No Ordinary Family," indicating that the family superhero show starring Michael Chiklis may have just weeks to find the ...
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