Wednesday, February 4, 2009

10 Reasons You Should Watch Privileged


Privileged is a new comedy on the CW about a Yale graduate who takes a job tutoring rich twins in order to further her career as a writer.  I think you should watch it and here's why.
  • Joanna Garcia is completely charming as Megan.  Though she sometimes slips to the side of neurotic I like how the show is focused on how she balances her relationships with the twins, her best friend Charlie, boyfriend Will and crazy family while remaining smart and slightly goofy.
  • It's set in Palm Beach, Florida - a nice change from the typical LA and NYC.
  • Great music selections - my favorite thus far is the Cary Brothers remake of the Sixteen Candles classic "If You Were Here" 
  • All scenes involving Marco and Rami - the Baker's snarky chef and butler
  • Megan and Will's relationship.  Many times when the super couple of a show gets together the results are disappointing as the building of sexual tension was the only thing making them interesting.  Wegan have managed to stay relevant while actually evolving as a couple.
  • The return of the OC's Michael Cassidy to your small screen
  • The dynamic between Megan and the twins is sweet but believable
  • James Franco's little brother Dave as cute nerd Zach.  He's the Seth Cohen to a new generation.  Favorite quote "I don't party.  I don't even like to use the word party as a verb."
  • Beautiful people in beautiful clothes.
  • And finally the show was created by Rina Mimoun.  Mimoun has been the brains behind shows such as Everwood, Jack & Jill, Pushing Daisies and Gilmore Girls.  She makes shows with heart that are all too often short-lived.  Don't let Privileged be another casualty and give it a chance! (Tuesdays 9PM on the CW)


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