Ben And Kate [Fox - US]

Richard Dower

A webrip of the pilot is out...

http://www.fox.com/ben-and-kate/

What happens when an exuberant, irresponsible dreamer who always says “yes” moves in with his overly responsible little sister to help raise her five-year-old daughter? BEN AND KATE, a new single-camera young ensemble comedy, follows these odd-couple siblings as they push each other out of their comfort zones and into real life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOrIGYdLI0I

Basq

Did a quick browse of some the 5 minute promos of various new shows, and this definitely looked like one of the more promising new comedies. Plus Lucy Punch is great!

JP Liz V1

Kate is played by Dakota Johnson the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith

alroley

I'm going to give this one a go. Not sure it's something I'd keep watching though.

Basq

Second episode was not quite as strong as the first, but it shows promise IMO.

cormac halpin

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Kate is played by Dakota Johnson the daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith

This made me feel very very old.

don ramo

6 more episodes ordered, dunno how big the initial order was but they said itll be a full series, so itll probably end up around the 20-24 mark, i didnt really take to the show at all, but its good news for those sticking around

http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/10/08/fox-orders-more-the-mindy-project-and-ben-kate/

Only a few minutes into the pilot and already think that this could be a winner. A likeable cast, some great gags and an easy going charm. May never be considered a great show but theres lots to like here.

The show is definitely a winner. Plenty of laughs, a great likable cast and a sweetness that never gets too sugary. Really glad that the show is doing well as after two episodes it's one of the few new comedies that I can see growing into something special.

JP Liz V1

Love BJ and her advice

Just seen than Nat Faxon won an Oscar for adapted screenplay for The Descendants :eek:

Basq

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Just seen than Nat Faxon won an Oscar for adapted screenplay for The Descendants :eek:

Jim Rash (aka Dean Pelton in 'Community') co-wrote the same screenplay.

JP Liz V1

Basq wrote: »

Jim Rash (aka Dean Pelton in 'Community') co-wrote the same screenplay.

Yes I remember him doing the Angie Jolie leg thing when he won

Really liking the show more and more, real nice change of pace in that it mixes sentimentality and over the top ridiculousness to great effect. Also nice seeing Geoff Stults pop up in the latest episode, hope he has a big role over the coming weeks.

Richard Dower

And this isin't good news, two showrunners fired and co-showrunners upped to take over: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/foxs-ben-kate-taps-new-388085

Really enjoying the show, it's funny and sweet in equal measure. The cast are immensely likeable, the scripts are strong and best of all it's genuinely funny. Really has been a good year for new comedies, some very strong new shows and some old shows retooled in order to improve them.

Richard Dower

Now officially cancelled: http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/25/ben-and-kate-officially-canceled-by-fox/166901/