Wow, I really liked this program... and it bugged me.
Dr. Michael Holt is a world-famous neurosurgeon in New York City. He is smart, rich, and drives a cool car. He is gruff and overly busy on the outside, with a tender spot on the inside.
I'm loving this program until the doc's dead ex-wife shows up over and over again to direct his actions to complete her unfinished business. Now you know why CBS is airing Gifted on Friday night, the night of programs where people see and talk to ghosts. Will the premise of the dead ex bug me enough to quit watching the show? Unfortunately it is the plot line. But with Jennifer Ehle playing this part I will be able to put up with it.
Is this a "cosmic gift" or a pain in the butt that makes the doc look crazy? If you can get past some of the weird directing and patronizing camera angles, most people will like A Gifted Man.
With weak competition Friday nights at 8:00, Gifted should do just fine. I'll be watching episode #2.
Gifted did 'fine' as expected, but not great. Survived a full season but won't be back in the fall.
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