True Lies review: CBS reboot is constrained by the confines of network TV
Howey and Gonzaga share a similar dry wit and comedic sensibility, making for some light-hearted, quick-witted banter in their one-on-one scenes that feels reminiscent of partners who have been together for a long time. While Howey is more even-keeled , Gonzaga is a real force of nature, proving that she’s full of surprises with her ability to think on her feet and pull out her knowledge of a foreign language at the drop of a hat.
But despite their best efforts, Howey and Gonzaga can only do so much with the writing they’ve been given. The newis just the latest example of a big-budget movie that has been fed into the machine that is network TV.
The promise that Harry, Helen, and their extended team will somehow get out of these stings alive will keep casual viewers coming back for a healthy dose of escapism week after week, so long as they are willing to suspend their disbelief from time to time. Yet one can’t help but wonder how many more risks the writers could have taken on cable or streaming. And for a show calledAdvertisement
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