CHAOS (TV series) explained

Genre:Comedy drama
Creator:Tom Spezialy
Composer:David Schwartz
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:13
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Runtime:42 minutes
Network:CBS

CHAOS is an American comedy drama television series that aired on CBS from April 1, to July 16, 2011, as a mid-season replacement for The Defenders.[1] [2]

Premise

Threats to national security are investigated by a group of rogue CIA spies in the division of Clandestine Homeland Administration and Oversight Services (CHAOS), also trying to keep their jobs from being eliminated due to budget cuts. New agent Rick Martinez (Freddy Rodriguez) joins the team as an in-house mole for CIA National Clandestine Service Director H.J. Higgins (Kurtwood Smith). However, Martinez is quickly found out by the ODS (Office of Disruptive Services) team, who "turn" him for their own use.[3]

Cast

Development and production

In January 2010, CBS ordered production of a pilot written by Tom Spezialy.[4] Casting announcements began in mid-February, with Freddy Rodriguez being the first actor cast.[5] Next to come on board were James Murray[6] and Tim Blake Nelson.[7] Eric Close joined the cast in early March,[8] [9] followed by Carmen Ejogo.[10] Finally, Stephen Rea completed the main cast in mid-March.[11] The pilot was filmed in Los Angeles.[12]

In late July, CBS announced that it had officially ordered 13 episodes of the series for a mid-season start.[13] [14] Kurtwood Smith joined the cast in November 2010, replacing Rea in the role of Director H.J. Higgins.[15]

Starting in mid-December 2010, CHAOS film crews were spotted and the actors photographed at various set locations around Vancouver – at the Vancouver Rowing Club, in Gastown, on the rooftop of The Bay, at the Terminal City Iron Works, and at mansions in the Shaughnessy and Point Grey neighborhoods – with these locations standing in for exotic locales around the world.[16]

On April 15, 2011, the CBS series went on hiatus after 3 episodes due to low ratings.[17]

After CHAOS was removed from CBS's schedule on April 19, filming on the remaining episodes continued in and around Vancouver until the originally scheduled completion date of May 2.[18]

Episodes

For unknown reasons CBS aired the episodes out of chronological order.[19] The production codes in the episode table reveal the originally intended order.

International distribution

In Canada, the show was simsubbed on the Global Television Network. In New Zealand, the show had a late-night slot from October 4, 2013 through to the end of December on TV3.

Reception

Critical reception

Metacritic assigned CHAOS a score of 50, signifying mixed or average reviews.[20]

Ratings

The series premiered with 6.53 million viewers and a 1.1 rating in the adults 18–49 demo. The rating equaled the lowest ratings achieved by Medium and The Defenders in the same slot, also the lowest rating for any CBS drama this season.[21]

Hiatus

CBS removed the series from the schedule on April 18, 2011, after airing three episodes of the 13-episode order, and placed it on hiatus.[22] [23] The series resumed with episode 4 and episode 5 on May 28. The final episodes aired on Saturdays at 8 pm Eastern.[24]

Awards

Series star Freddy Rodriguez won an Imagen Award in the category "Best Actor/Television" from The Imagen Foundation for his role as Rick Martinez in CHAOS on August 12, 2011.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CBS Embraces "Chaos". July 22, 2010. Futon Critic. December 22, 2010.
  2. Web site: CBS Mid-Season Schedule: 'Criminal Minds: SB' Wed. 10p; 'Mad Love' Mon. 8:30p; 'Chaos' Fri. 8p; 'Rules' Moves To Thu. 8:30p. https://web.archive.org/web/20101224080629/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/21/cbs-mid-season-schedule-criminal-minds-si-wed-10p-mad-love-mon-830p-chaos-fri-8p-rules-moves-to-thu-830p/76359. dead. December 24, 2010. December 21, 2010. Gorman. Bill. TV by the Numbers. December 22, 2010.
  3. Web site: The Futon's First Look: "Chaos" (CBS). April 1, 2011. The Futon Critic. June 1, 2011.
  4. Web site: Development Update: Tuesday, January 26. January 26, 2010. The Futon Critic. December 29, 2010.
  5. Web site: Development Update: Thursday, February 11. February 11, 2010. The Futon Critic. December 29, 2010.
  6. News: Nelson Franklin, James Murray, Joe Manganiello land roles . February 16, 2010. Andreeva. Nellie. The Hollywood Reporter. December 29, 2010.
  7. Web site: Development Update: Thursday, February 25. February 25, 2010. The Futon Critic. December 29, 2010.
  8. Pilot Intel: Eric Close drawn to 'Chaos'. February 28, 2010. Ausiello. Michael. Entertainment Weekly.
  9. Web site: Without a Trace's Eric Close to Cause a Little Chaos. March 1, 2010. Bryant. Adam. TV Guide. December 29, 2010.
  10. Web site: Development Update: Thursday, March 4. March 4, 2010. The Futon Critic. January 3, 2011.
  11. Web site: PilotWatch 2010: Stephen Rea Makes U.S. Series Bow in CBS' 'Chaos'. March 10, 2010. Adalian. Josef. The Wrap. January 3, 2011.
  12. Web site: SHOCKER! Drama 'Chaos' Left To Die After CBS And 20th TV Can't Agree On Order. July 1, 2010. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline.com. December 29, 2010.
  13. News: CBS revives Ratner's 'Chaos' . July 21, 2010 . Schneider . Michael . . https://web.archive.org/web/20121107083239/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118022040?refCatId=14 . November 7, 2012 . dead .
  14. Web site: It's Official: 'Chaos' Picked Up To Series At CBS For Midseason. July 21, 2010. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline.com. January 4, 2011.
  15. Web site: Kurtwood Smith joins 'Chaos' cast. November 3, 2010. Jeffrey. Morgan. Digital Spy. January 4, 2011.
  16. Web site:
    1. YVRSHOOTS: CHAOS SURVIVES VANCOUVER RAINOCALYPSE
    . February 3, 2011. Gittins. Susan. Vancouver Is Awesome.com. February 3, 2011.
  17. Web site: Nordyke. Kimberly. CBS Pulls 'Chaos' From Schedule After Three Episodes. CBS Broadcasting. CBS Entertainment. April 19, 2011. April 22, 2011.
  18. Web site:
    1. YVRSHOOTS: CHAOS SPIES BURN NOTICED
    . May 5, 2011. Gittins. Susan. Vancouver Is Awesome.com. May 16, 2011.
  19. Web site: Twitter Status. Rodriguez. Freddy. June 22, 2011. August 21, 2011.
  20. Web site: Chaos - Season 1 Reviews, Ratings, Credits and More at Metacritic. .
  21. Web site: Gorman. Bill. CBS: 'CSI: Miami' Above A Toss-Up; 'CM: Suspect Behavior' could go either way; 'Chaos' is DOA. https://web.archive.org/web/20110408070357/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/05/cbs-csimiami-above-a-toss-up-cm-suspect-behavior-could-go-either-way-chaos-is-doa/88220. dead. April 8, 2011. April 5, 2011. April 6, 2011.
  22. News: CBS Pulls 'Chaos' from Schedule After Three Episodes. The Hollywood Reporter . Kimberly. Nordyke. April 18, 2011.
  23. Web site: CBS's POLICE DRAMA, "FLASHPOINT," RETURNS ON FRIDAY, MAY 6, 8:00-9:00 PM. April 19, 2011. CBS ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES.
  24. Web site: THE AGENTS DISCOVER CASEY'S SOFTER SIDE WHEN A MISSION TO CHINA REUNITES HIM WITH A FORMER FLAME, ON A REBROADCAST OF "CHAOS," ON A SPECIAL NIGHT, SATURDAY, MAY 28. May 26, 2011. CBS ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES.
  25. Web site: Hernandez. Margie. Winners of 26th Annual Imagen Awards Announced Honoring Latinos in Entertainment. August 12, 2011. August 21, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110926162822/http://www.imagen.org/news/imagen-awards/2011/08/winners-26th-annual-imagen-awards-announced. September 26, 2011. dead.

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