Networked Insights: Charting Fall’s Most-Anticipated Shows

NEW YORK: As the fall season formally kicks off in the U.S., Networked Insights shares with World Screen analyses of the most-anticipated new shows, which include NBC’s Ryan Murphy comedy The New Normal and the J.J. Abrams drama Revolution.

The New York-based company has been tracking interest in the new fall season on social-media sites. Topping the list of most-anticipated series is The New Normal, which premiered last week. Distributed globally by Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, the series is seen as “funny, semi-realistic and like Modern Family meets Glee,” Networked Insights said. “Showrunner Ryan Murphy’s comedic style resonates strongly with viewers,” plus, “viewers are excited to watch The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member NeNe Leakes in a new acting role.”

Interest is also high for Revolution, which launched on NBC last night. The Warner Bros.-distributed show has an “intriguing premise” and comes from “fan favorite” showrunners. “Viewers expressed excitement after watching the extended teaser during the Olympics.”

The FOX series generating traction in social media are The Following and The Mindy Project. The former stars Kevin Bacon. “Showrunner Kevin Williamson is drawing heavy viewer attention, but Kevin Bacon has him beat for leading viewer interests.” The Mindy Project, sold by NBCUniveral, offers “a nice mix of humor and realism,” Networked Insights said. “Mindy Kaling has a large social following and is considered very funny in everything she does. This show is very quotable and the situations are relatable to viewers.”

At ABC, viewers have expressed interest in Last Resort for its “strong cast and crew,” Networked Insights noted, and in the Lionsgate-distributed Nashville, set against the backdrop of the country music scene.

The CBS shows that are expected to fare well include the Sherlock Holmes-inspired Elementary and the period piece Vegas, where the “star-studded cast, particularly Michael Chiklis, is the draw.”

The Carrie Diaries is generating buzz for The CW; the series is a Sex and the City prequel, focusing on a teenage Carrie Bradshaw in the ‘80s. Arrow, meanwhile, offers a “familiar cast and style for current CW viewers.”