Chaos - CBS [*Spoilers*]

Richard Dower

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/news/a237041/cbs-fails-to-bring-chaos-to-network.html

Seems budget woes hits yet another show, cutbacks everywhere with cast members getting the chop on numerous shows etc.

Pushtrak

Although CBS eventually decided to return to the original licence fee, the two sides could not agree on a budget for the series and reportedly ran out of time to sign a deal.

What, was there some big clock on the wall? "Sorry, thats it. We're out of time."

Richard Dower

Now confirmed for mid season, never a good sign: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/news/a248404/cbs-confirms-chaos-midseason-order.html

JP Liz V1

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/07/chaos-outlook-much-less-chaotic----brett-ratner-show-picked-up-by-cbs.html

The Brett Ratner and Tom Spezialy project "Chaos" has been finally picked up by CBS with a midseason order, reports Variety.
Three weeks ago things looked a bit ... well ... chaotic for the CIA drama, as CBS and 20th TV could not come to an agreement after weeks of negotiations. The actors' options were all let to expire on June 30. But it looks like a deal has been struck, including negotiations with all the actors involved.
Freddy Rodriguez ("Six Feet Under"), Eric Close ("Without a Trace"), James Murray (the British star of "Primeval"), Tim Blake Nelson ("Syriana," "Minority Report") and Carmen Ejogo ("Kidnapped") were all in the Ratner-directed pilot and will be returning for the show. "Chaos" joins the "Criminal Minds" spinoff, "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" as a CBS midseason replacement.

JP Liz V1

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/chaos/

CHAOS is a comedic drama about a group of rogue CIA spies in the Clandestine Administration and Oversight Services (CHAOS), who combat threats to national security amidst bureaucratic gridlock, rampant incompetence and political infighting. The team tackles high risk foreign intelligence missions using manipulation, deception and wit to succeed. Rick Martinez was dismayed when his dream job as a spy was eliminated on his first day. However, CIA Deputy Director H.J. Higgins, a calculating mastermind and the head of CHAOS, recognizes Rick's unique skill set and places him as an unwitting mole inside the department. Martinez joins the team under Michael Dorset, a psychologist turned CIA operative and a tactical genius motivated by pure paranoia. Working with Martinez is Scottish-born Billy Collins, de-commissioned from the British Secret Service and deported from the United Kingdom; Casey Malick, a 12 year veteran of the agency with an understated demeanor and the ability to transform into a "human weapon." While Martinez's instincts on who he can trust are constantly tested, he may have a worthy confidant in the new Deputy Director, Adele Ferrer, who seems to have his best interests at heart. Or should he rely on officer Fay Carson, an alluring agent and an expert at deciphering people's "tells?" Attacking each assignment with unparalleled confidence and gusto, these operatives perform covert operations, exert political influence and eradicate all manner of evil - and that's just to survive the morning staff meeting.
Cast:-

Eric Close as Michael Dorset
Christina Cole as Adele Ferrer

Carmen Ejogo as Fay Carson

James Murray as Billy Collins

Tim Blake Nelson as Casey Malick

Freddy Rodriguez as Rick Martinez

Kurtwood Smith as H.J. Higgins



CHAOS premieres on Friday, April 1 at 8/7c on CBS.

JP Liz V1

Promo Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQoV6UZzO8U

Richard Dower

^ LOL!...it looks pretty funny...i laughed a few times at that promo, so i'm gonna check it out tonight!

http://www.spoilertv.com/2011/04/chaos-pilot-2-new-promos.html

Richard Dower

Utter garbage!...some unfunny mashup of The Office with CIA stuff, it's terrible....very very poor, it bombed in the ratings and only got a 1.1....expect the axe soon.

Avoid.

Basq

After reading generally positive reviews for this, I tried to sit down and watch it yesterday.

By 20 minutes in, I was bored beyond belief. Dire dire stuff!

DingDong

I found it enjoyable enough picked up towards the end, I think it has potential.

Samba

I'm going to reserve judgement until after I've seen a few more episodes, it has some potential.

Clareman

Basq wrote: »

After reading generally positive reviews for this, I tried to sit down and watch it yesterday.

By 20 minutes in, I was bored beyond belief. Dire dire stuff!

I think we got to the same point Basq, couldn't bring myself to watch more than 20 minutes of it

Richard Dower

I'm giving it one more ep. to prove itself, maybe they made tweaks from the pilot?

Skerries

i thought it was rather charming myself
but if Richard "The Harbinger" Dower casts his negative eye on it then it must be DOOMED!!!
DOOMED i tells YA!

Richard Dower

Skerries wrote: »

i thought it was rather charming myself
but if Richard "The Harbinger" Dower casts his negative eye on it then it must be DOOMED!!!
DOOMED i tells YA!

:rolleyes: - dude, i just read the ratings.

Skerries

Skerries wrote: »

i thought it was rather charming myself
but if Richard "The Harbinger" Dower casts his negative eye on it then it must be DOOMED!!!
DOOMED i tells YA!

Much like he condemned fringe to cancellation not too long ago.

Richard Dower

Deleted User wrote: »

Much like he condemned fringe to cancellation not too long ago.

I did no such thing!....show proof?, i said Fringe was on the bubble, i posted a link to a website that claimed/clearly labeled "rumour" that Fringe was cancelled.

Richard Dower

Richard Dower wrote: »

I did no such thing!....show proof?, i said Fringe was on the bubble, i posted a link to a website that claimed/clearly labeled "rumour" that Fringe was cancelled.

just one of your observations on Fringe not being brought back.

Richard Dower wrote: »

I'm not happy about this or gloating but i am correct in my observations, ratings dictate renewal and it's not looking good for Fringe

Richard Dower

^ yeah?...did i outright say Fringe would be cancelled?....no, i said it wasn't looking good. And i was correct with Fringe going from 1.9 to a low of 1.3, it had two strong Fridays and dropped for a further four weeks, then Fox renewed.

Clearly Fox were happy with 1.4's as opposed to what Fox initially said to be the target range, 1.9-1.6.

expectationlost

Richard Dower wrote: »

blaa blaa blaa blaa blaaa

so the numbers and targets your were train-spotting over for months were utterly meaningless
:mad:

Richard Dower

Richard Dower wrote: »

^ yeah?...did i outright say Fringe would be cancelled?....no, i said it wasn't looking good. And i was correct with Fringe going from 1.9 to a low of 1.3, it had two strong Fridays and dropped for a further four weeks, then Fox renewed.

Clearly Fox were happy with 1.4's as opposed to what Fox initially said to be the target range, 1.9-1.6.

Richard you repeatedly posted about how Fringe was all but done for, you seemed to enjoy coming in every now and again with your "expert" readings of the ratings and proclaim that Fringe was not long for this world.

Richard Dower

Deleted User wrote: »

Richard you repeatedly posted about how Fringe was all but done for, you seemed to enjoy coming in every now and again with your "expert" readings of the ratings and proclaim that Fringe was not long for this world.

Rubbish!....i'm a big supporter of Fringe, i only commented on ratings when it moved to friday, like alot of people. You have a habit of goading me and getting my threads locked, so i'm reporting you!!!!!!!

Mr E

Back on topic, folks..... this thread is for Chaos, not Fringe.

Samba

Oh dear, tried and failed to watch another episode, it's really terrible.

Part of me wanted this to be good, it seemed interesting compared to what else is currently airing, it's just a fresh idea very poorly executed unfortunately.

Richard Dower

Chaos has been cancelled.

JohnK

Already? Havent they only shown 3 episodes? :eek:

Richard Dower

JohnK wrote: »

Already? Havent they only shown 3 episodes? :eek:

Yup, CBS pulled it....bit surprised they pulled it that quick though.

JohnK

Seems like they didnt even give it a chance

Richard Dower

JohnK wrote: »

Seems like they didnt even give it a chance

Even though i didn't like it, even i think shows should be given a chance to grow.....at least give it 5/6 eps. before pulling it, but it's about ratings...repeats of CSI NY would probably pull higher numbers for them.

Look at poor Lonestar, cut after two

JP Liz V1

FFS surely they could have given a few more episodes :mad: it improved after the pilot

Richard Dower

Bit of a heads up, bit late as well.....but, ep. 4 + 5 of Chaos was released at the weekend, i'm not sure if more are gonna be aired or not........?

the_syco

Richard Dower wrote: »

Chaos has been cancelled.

Sh|te. Only watched the 5th episode last night, and thought it was good. I think it didn't do well as wasn't original enough, as it reminded me of "Leverage" at times. Did enjoy it, though, and it's a pity it was cancelled.

the_syco

Looks like 6 and 7 were also made. I know episode 6 was, we'll have to see about 7...

the_syco

the_syco wrote: »

Looks like 6 and 7 were also made. I know episode 6 was, we'll have to see about 7...

Can confirm that episode 7 exists...

Richard Dower

Episode 8 is scheduled for Saturday....but which channel is showing it?

barnicles

Showing up on CBS as usual here:

http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings/ZCGrid.do?fromTimeInMillis=1308438000000

Richard Dower

Ep. 9/10 out....i guess they made all 13 and will air them.