Why We're Excited: It's hard to determine how much our happiness at seeing Gellar back on television is influencing this view, but we think "Ringer's" noir drama hits the right notes in its introductory hour. Bridget is an intriguing escort through this dark and glamorous society, and Gellar works overtime to make viewers empathize with the character. The pilot ends on a curiously ambiguous note that makes us want to see more. Another bonus? Jason Dohring, best known as Logan Echolls from "Veronica Mars", has signed on as a recurring guest star.
Why We're Not: Mind you, what we saw was only a preview, but some of the special effects were laughable. Even if viewers manage to get over a few stylistic missteps, there's the question of where "Ringer" will fit in The CW's brand. This series may evolve into one of the most intriguing and emotionally charged dramas on TV, but it feels too adult to appeal to the majority of the channel's target viewership. We fear it could suffer the same fate as the previously-mentioned, dearly departed CW misfit "Veronica Mars"...except that show was smarter, and managed to eke out three seasons.