Studio 60 has nothing but promise. Matthew Perry is perfectly cast, whereas Amanda Peet is poorly cast. For a women who is supposed to show style and grace she comes off as a ice cold super computer delivering dialogue. For a women who throws her weight, wit, and knowledge around Peet displays the exact opposite of that. Great pilot but not what I was expecting. The feel is closer to West Wing when its comedic setting should bring its temperature to more of an hour long sitcom. Had Studio 60 been on HBO there would be no problem but there is only so much you can get away with when the FCC and advertisers hold your hand (funny that's what a great majority of the first episodes content had to deal with) Overall, wonderfully shot and casted, but if Peet's performance doesn't pick up the believe-abilitity; ie, emotion and swagger, this show will be hitting the NBC cut floor.
Review of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
