Second Chance (2016 TV series) explained

Creator:Rand Ravich
Composer:John Paesano
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:11
Camera:Single-camera
Channel:Fox

Second Chance is an American science fiction crime drama television series created by Rand Ravich. It is inspired by the 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley; Frankenstein was an early title.[1] The show debuted online on December 25, 2015,[2] and started broadcasting January 13, 2016, on Fox.[3] On January 29, 2016, Second Chance was moved to Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT, following poor ratings in its first two episodes, swapping time slots and days with Hell's Kitchen.

On May 12, 2016, Fox cancelled the series after one season.[4]

Premise

The series follows the life of Jimmy Pritchard, a 75-year-old former King County, Washington sheriff (Philip Baker Hall) who was morally corrupt and eventually disgraced and forced to retire. After he is murdered, Pritchard is brought back to life in the improved body of a younger man (Robert Kazinsky) by billionaire tech-genius twins Mary (Dilshad Vadsaria) and Otto Goodwin (Adhir Kalyan). However, despite having a new life and a chance to relive his life and find a new purpose, the temptations that led to his career being tarnished continue to haunt him.[5]

Cast and characters

Main

Guest

Production

The show was picked up by Fox to series as a last-minute addition to the lineup on May 8, 2015, first titled The Frankenstein Code, with the series being set in Los Angeles,[13] before undergoing name changes to Lookinglass in August[14] and finally once again to Second Chance in November; the setting was also changed to King County, Washington, as well.[15] In October, the original order was reduced to an 11-episode season.[16]

Critical reception

The show was met with an average response from critics. On Metacritic, it holds a rating of 47/100 based on 18 reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an approval rating of 30% based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2/10. The critics' consensus reads: "Second Chance boasts a few interesting ideas and Robert Kazinsky's game performance, but there aren't enough functioning parts in what's ultimately yet another mediocre take on the Frankenstein myth."

See also

Notes and References

  1. Fox Builds its Empire . . 20 April 2015 . 86 . 8 . 14–16 . Fox has ordered pilots for ... 'Frankenstein,' about a corrupt cop who is given a second chance at life when he is brought back from the dead..
  2. Web site: Special Advance Previews of the Series Premieres of "Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life" and "Second Chance" to Be Available for Viewing on FOX NOW, FOX on Demand, Hulu and YouTube. The Futon Critic. 22 December 2015. December 21, 2015.
  3. Web site: Fox midseason schedule: Sleepy Hollow moves to Fridays. Entertainment Weekly. Hibberd. James. November 10, 2015.
  4. Second Chance canceled at Fox. Abrams. Natalie. Entertainment Weekly. May 12, 2016. May 12, 2016.
  5. Web site: FOX: Second Chance. November 11, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151116224712/http://www.fox.com/second-chance. November 16, 2015. mdy-all.
  6. Web site: Pedersen. Erik. Rob Kazinsky Is Fox's 'Frankenstein' Monster. Deadline Hollywood. September 11, 2015. March 2, 2015.
  7. Web site: Petski. Denise. Dilshad Vadsaria Joins Fox's 'Frankenstein'; ABC's 'The Adversaries', 'The Catch', 'LA Crime' Add Cast. Deadline Hollywood. September 11, 2015. March 11, 2015.
  8. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Adhir Kalyan Cast In Fox's 'Frankenstein'. Deadline Hollywood. September 11, 2015. February 9, 2015.
  9. Web site: Petski. Denise. Kristin Bauer Van Straten Joins ABC Pilot 'The Kingmakers'; Ciara Bravo In Fox's 'Frankenstein'. Deadline Hollywood. September 11, 2015. March 17, 2015.
  10. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Tim DeKay To Co-Star In 'Frankenstein'. Deadline Hollywood. September 11, 2015. March 10, 2015.
  11. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Vanessa Lengies Named 'Lookinglass' Regular On Fox, Nancy Lenehan Joins TBS Pilot 'The Group' In Recasting. Deadline Hollywood. September 11, 2015. September 11, 2015.
  12. Web site: Bryant. Jacob. Watch: 'Lookinglass' Trailer Offers Modern Spin on 'Frankenstein'. Variety. September 11, 2015. September 1, 2015.
  13. Web site: Update Friday May 8: Fox Orders Drama The Frankenstein Code To Series . . May 8, 2015.
  14. Web site: FOX Gives Midseason Drama "The Frankenstein Code" New Title of "Lookinglass" . The Futon Critic. 25 December 2015. August 27, 2015.
  15. Web site: Petski. Denise. Fox's 'Frankenstein' Drama Changes Name Again. Deadline Hollywood. 25 December 2015. November 10, 2015.
  16. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Lookinglass' Midseason Order Trimmed To 11 Episodes By Fox. Deadine Hollywood. 25 December 2015. October 29, 2015.

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