Uma Vaingankar
Originally adapted from a Spanish television series, The Mysteries of Laura is taking hold of NBC this fall.
The comedy-drama series depicts the life of homicide detective Laura Diamond, portrayed by Debra Messing. She works for the New York Police Department while simultaneously rearing rowdy twin boys.
The show also features Josh Lucas as Jake Broderick, Diamond’s soon to be ex-husband and new captain.
The premiere of the show was aired strategically after the finale of America’s Got Talent, and racked up over ten million viewers.
However, both Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic gave the show just above a 30% rating, indicating that the show had generally unfavorable reviews.
Despite these disparaging ratings, the premiere last Wednesday gained so many viewers that it was named television’s most watched series since the launch of Believe, according to www.tvline.com.
Some hope that the plethora of well-versed actors will make up for this sad approval rating.
NBC is about to get Messing again. This fall marks the return of NBC alum, Messing, who plays the protagonist in the series. She’s is best known for her part in NBC’s Will & Grace, which concluded in 2006. Unlike before, Messing is taking on a new role that strays from her typical girl next door act. Instead, she portrays a bad-ass cop/soccer mom leading lady. Lucas has also been featured in many renowned movies, making both lead characters experienced actors.
Their veteran-status in showbiz makes fans and critics alike have high hopes that the show’s ratings will take an upward turn.
Additionally,, NBC’s Law and Order: Special Victims Unit’s leading lady, Mariska Hargitay, has promoted the show, making fans wonder if there be a crossover between the two series later in the season.
