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NBC is trying something different. Per The Hollywood Reporter, network boss Jennifer Salke recently revealed the episode count for upcoming TV shows Rise and Reverie.
From Jason Katims, Rise stars Josh Radnor as Lou Mazzuchelli, a teacher in doubt who takes over the high school’s theater department. The cast also includes Rosie Perez, Marley Shelton, Auli’i Cravalho, Damon J. Gillespie, Amy Forsyth, Rarmian Newton, Ted Sutherland, Casey Johnson, Taylor Richardson, Joe Tippett, and Shirley Rumierk.
A psychological thriller, Reverie stars Sarah Shahi as a former hostage negotiator who is “brought in to save ordinary people who have lost themselves in a highly advanced virtual-reality program in which you can literally live your dreams.”
During a recent panel at this year’s ATX Television Festival, NBC chief Jennifer Salke revealed both TV shows will only have 10 episodes during their first season:
Part of it is scheduling, part of it is creative. … We’re starting to get the press to understand. … It’s not like, ‘Oh, they lost confidence.’ There’s a smarter strategy afoot.”
NBC has yet to announced a premiere date for Rise and Reverie, but both are expected to debut in 2018.
What do you think? Will you watch Rise and/or Reverie? Do you agree with NBC making seasons shorter?
I watched them both and enjoyed them both. Quite disappointed NBC cancelled these shows and others like Revolution and Midnight, Texas. Hopefully you’ll leave New Amsterdam (which I love) and Manifest alone. You have way too many Law and Orders, Chicago Med/Fire shows and silly premise shows like AP Bio. Thanks for ruining my evening decompression, relaxing time.
For some shows with as many characters a “Rise” it requires 10 shows to introduce the characters. To cancel…was a short sided decision…it was a mistake. Penny wise pound foolish. The show barely had enough time for the writers to introduce the characters…they are now beginning to develope them and the show gets cancelled. My daughter was just telling me how great this show is because it really relates to their lives and the complexities of the world we live in. It’s a real shame that NBC can’t see the value in letting something “breathe”… Our kids ARE this mature… Read more »
I can understand the 1st season being 10 episodes but if it has the ratings for a Season 2 I’m tired of what is really a “mini-series” being called a season.
I have no desire to watch Reverie. Every week people lost in a virtual reality? Sounds formulaic and repetitive. Plus, Sarah Shahi is extremely self-centered and obnoxious.
I can’t wait to see RISE and wish it TREMENDOUS SUCCESS !
I like the idea of shorter seasons, but producers of said shows should make a longer recap at the beginning of the new season to refresh viewers’ memories about the previous season. The longer break makes it harder to remember, and not everyone has the luxury of time to rewatch the previous season before a new one starts.
I agree… Reverie should great and I love Sara Shahi… but Rise? Ugh… insert a yawn here.
Reverie, yes. Rise, no.
Wish there was more REVERIE. No interest in RISE.
I would watch Reverie. It sounds intetesting.