"The Middleman" (2008)TV series

Creator:

Javier Grillo-Marxuach

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

A struggling artist is recruited by a secret agency to fight against evil forces. Based on the graphic novels by Javier Grillo-Marxuach and Les McClaine.

US TV Schedule:

Mon. July 21	10:00 PM	FAM	The Boy-Band Superfan Interrogation	#1.6
Tue. July 22	12:00 AM	FAM	The Boy-Band Superfan Interrogation	#1.6

Cast

Jake Smollett	...	Noser (8 episodes, 2008)
Brit Morgan	...	Lacey Thornfield (5 episodes, 2008)
Mary Pat Gleason	...	Ida (5 episodes, 2008)
Matt Keeslar	...	The Middleman (4 episodes, 2008)
Natalie Morales	...	Wendy Watson (4 episodes, 2008)
Elaine Hendrix	...	Roxy Wasserman (2 episodes, 2008)
Vincent Ward	...	Police Officer (2 episodes, 2008)
Drew Tyler Bell	...	Pip (2 episodes, 2008)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

ABC Family

Fresh and unusual, definitely an acquired taste

Like the title states, this show is definitely out of the ordinary. It has a very stylized sense of humor and it isn't afraid of making of itself. Some may see it as just random banter between cast, but if you really listen to what they say and understand it you can understand the wittiness of the writers.

For those people that enjoyed "Man in Black" when it first came out I think this is the show for you. It follow a similar theme, secret organization that takes care of monsters (or as they put it exotic problems.) The one downside to this show is the lack of budget. Being a alien and monster show requires a little more eye candy than probably what the studio is willing to spend, but if it does well this season I am sure the budget will loosen up.

This is not a show for everyone. If what you are looking for is something dramatic like the X-File this isn't for you, but if you are looking for a show that is light hearted, witty and filled with monster and gadgets you found the right show. For those of you who took the old SAT. The Middleman is to The X File as Chuck is to 007.