I finally caught up on my television this week. Last night I watched last week’s “Eli Stone” and I now feel like - after two episodes - I can profess my love for this quirky ABC drama. And now? It’s time for me to make sure you’re watching it.
The basic gist of the show is this: Eli Stone is a lawyer for a huge firm making good money, “making the rich get richer,” (as he puts it) when suddenly has visions of George Michael singing to him. Long story short…he finds out he has an inoperable brain aneurysm. This is probably causing the hallucinations. However, as his new spiritual guide/beer-drinking acupuncturist points out: It does not explain the weird coincidences pointing him in certain directions in association with the visions. By the end of the second episode, Eli is starting to believing listening to using these visions actually helps him help others. He is doing good and he decides that is what his life should be about. Visions or not.
The show is very funny…first and foremost. And lately - I like that in my dramas. I get enough of the serious from my CSIs and Law & Orders. This show makes me laugh but it’s not to over the top with the inspirational messages. It’s got a great cast led by Jonny Lee Miller. His assistant, the hysterical Loretta Devine, is fantastic. I’m not sure yet what I think of the actress or the character of his fiancé, but the rest I enjoy.
So - the new episode airs tonight at 10/9c. Why don’t you give it a try?
I’m so glad you found this one too. I almost left you comment about it, because we share a taste in most shows, but I was also back dated. I hate when people recommend a show and I missed the first two episodes. Ugh.
Definitely agree that the cast is a great, and, uh, well cast for their roles. I hope this one is a keeper with the new pilot schedules.
I knew it! I just knew you would be liking this show too! My husband watched the first episode with me and I was just waiting for him to start in with the snide comments, but much to my surprise, he liked it too. And then he willingly watched the second episode with me! Who knew Jonny Lee Miller had such great comic timing? Love Loretta Devine, too. I am not a fan of Natasha Henstridge who plays his fiancee, though.
I haven’t seen this yet. For some reason I can’t seem to get over the fact that Johnny Lee Miller used to be married to Angelina Jolie. Why does that bother me? I’m not sure.
I love the hell out of this show! Altho…I like Jonny Lee Miller with longer hair. Ain’t he a purty thang?