Common Law: 2012

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Warren Kole in "The Following"

Warren Kole is about to become a member of The Following.

According to TV Line, the former Common Law star has signed on for the best new show of the season. He'll recur on the upcoming Fox thriller as Roderick, one of the twisted devotees of James Purefoy's Joe Carroll.

The drama, which premieres January 21, is based on a serial killer who recruits followers that follow his demented, cruel agenda. Look for Kole's character to be among the most important/dangerous.

The actor has also guest-starred on Rizzoli & Isles, 24, Medium and Third Watch.

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Fox’s upcoming psychological thriller is gaining quite The Following. Common Law‘s Warren Kole has landed a killer recurring role in the Kevin Williamson-produced midseason drama, TVLine has learned exclusively. Kole will play Roderick, a devotee of Joe Carroll (played by James Purefoy), a recently escaped serial killer originally captured by Kevin Bacon‘s FBI agent Ryan Hardy. Roderick is one of Joe’s most important followers and does many of his twisted master’s most crucial tasks. RELATED | Scoop: Ex-Law & Order ADA Annie Parisse Joins Fox’s Serial Killer Thriller The Following Before playing Wes, one of the leads on USA Network’s recently cancelled Common Law, Kole had roles on Rizzoli & Isles, 24, Medium and Third Watch. The Following debuts on Monday, Jan. 21 at 9/8c.

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Warren Kole is about to become a member of The Following.
According to TV Line, the former Common Law star has signed on for the best new show of the season. He'll recur on the upcoming Fox thriller as Roderick, one of the twisted devotees of James Purefoy's Joe Carroll.

The drama, which premieres January 21, is based on a serial killer who recruits followers that follow his demented, cruel agenda. Look for Kole's character to be among the most important/dangerous.

The actor has also guest-starred on Rizzoli & Isles, 24, Medium and Third Watch.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Common Law - Season 1 Episode 2 - Ride-Along - Episode Review

:) Observation day :) As I already suspected, they both tried to impress Dr. Ryan by telling her not quite nice stuffs about the other, all the time. Travis however was more polite this time. It was really unprofessional of Wes to ditch Dr. Ryan like that at the crime scene, to lock her in the car in front of the suspect's house, not to mention what terrible things he said about Travis. I didn't like him from the beginning and won't like him in the near future, that's for sure. The visit to the coroner did not go well at all. The only adult there was Travis, not counting Dr. Ryan. I understand they have differences, after all one pulled a gun on the other but making your partner look bad won't make you better and that's something Wes needs to understand. He's hurt because of the divorce, he's probably jealous of Travis for being successful with women and that's why he's acting like an asshole all the time. Dr. Ryan said herself that Wes is an asshole :) so I guess I'm allowed to call him an asshole. :)

On the other hand Captain Shutton is right, they are yin to each others yang. They are great together. Now I know that I have to concentrate on them, on how they treat each other and the rest of the people around them and then I can enjoy the show.

It was a good episode.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Common Law - Pilot - Episode Review

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The first scene at the therapy session was really funny. When we say therapy for couples, we usually think about married couples or if not, couples, partners who are in a (sexual) relationship. No one would think of partners, as these two police officers :) . No wonder the participants thought they were gay. Being gay is fine, don't get me wrong, I'm just laughing about how embarrassed Wes was at times because of the therapy :) Travis seemed to enjoy himself . The therapist was right, he has no problem charming his way into any situation and he has trouble sustaining meaningful relationships: he had many one night stands with female co workers

Travis Marks (Michael Ealy) - I've seen him in "The Good Wife". He was a lawyer, always in a suit and serious all the time. I liked him from the beginning but now I like him even more. He's really hot, his eyes and his dark skin, that's a really good combination :) He wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth, ha was adopted, grew up in a rough neighborhood, had to learn how to survive and that's why he knows his way around better. He knows how to talk to people. He's my favorite here. This role fits him like a glove, that's for sure.

Wes Mitchell (Warren Kole) - He's the exact opposite of Travis. He's an average guy, not so good looking, always serious. He's not the kind of guy women notice in a big crowd and I guess this is bothering him. Knowing that his partner is more successful regarding women can't be a good thing :). He's a lawyer but now he's working as a detective. Being a lawyer is a huge advantage in this job but it's not enough. He's not my favorite but we need him :) He looks good with Travis.

Wes is Mr. Manual, he plays by the book and Travis is ... well I don't know how to call him, he likes to bend the rules. One thing is sure: Travis has to tighten up and Wes has to lighten up, that's why they make a really great couple :)

They are two comedians, I just love them.

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The captain (Jack McGee) - I've seen him in Hawaii Five-0 recently, he was a CIA agent. He's a captain here, and I like him, he gave me the impression of a fair captain who has the courage to stand up for his best detectives even tough he knows it's risky.

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The therapist Dr. Rian (Sonya Walger) - She's really good at what she does. She knew from the beginning that Travis and Wes are going to attract everyone's attention and that they are going to have trouble with the exercises. She is really sexy and has a foreign accent which I find really interesting. I hope we can get the chance to see her often.

There are some strange things I decided not to pay attention to, like letting a thief go, who previously robbed a murder victim, threatening him with a gun, shooting a a car in a showroom just to find out where the drugs are hidden, shooting a plastic mascot just for fun etc. These things are not supposed to happen in real life and one must suffer the consequences for these actions but this is not the real life, this is a tv show. In order to enjoy the show, I won't pay attention to these things in the future. I might mention them in my review (most likely) but not letting them ruin the show for me.

The best quote:

Wes: You know I hate it when you date women at work.
Travis: But she's hot, right? Where else am I supposed to meet girls, man? Everyone I meet is either dead, suspect or under arrest.

The best scene: Travis and Wes fighting in the captain's office, breaking the window :)

At first I thought this is a cop show but now I see it as the best comedy. These two guys make me laugh and that's all that matters to me. I'm glad I found this show.

Please feel free to comment about the show or my review. I hope I'm not the only one watching it :)

Saturday, May 5, 2012

About Common Law

Common Law is an upcoming American comedy-drama television series. It was created by Cormac and Marianne Wibberley. Michael Ealy and Warren Kole are two Los Angeles Police Department detectives who can't stand each other and are ordered to see a couples therapist to remedy the situation. The series will be broadcast in the United States on the cable channel USA Network, and is produced by CBS Television Studios and Junction Entertainment.

The series follows two Los Angeles Police Department homicide detectives, Travis Marks and Wes Mitchell, who can't stand each other. The constant bickering between the two partners prompts their commanding officer, Captain Phil Sutton, to send them to a couple's therapist, Dr. Elyse Ryan, in hopes of resolving the situation. (Source)

I'm a big fan of Hawaii Five-0, Rookie Blue, NCIS LA etc. so I guess this show will be a really interesting one. I'm looking forward to the pilot.