http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i2a6531019c4147a6b48380e465fc31d5
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It's still early yet to see how the stories will play out. This isn't a "hard reboot" but rather what I'd define as a "soft reboot", not too dissimilar from what happened between the TV movie and the series premiere.
I never expected Torres to last the season, mostly because I think his story was meant to end when Mike learns more about his past, bringing the two at odds. I agree that Charles Graiman's character needs to remain. However, just because he doesn't appear in every episode, it doesn't mean he won't be brought back as a guest star now and then. We can't assume they're going to kill the only character link they have to the original series at the moment. That said, I did feel kind of bad over how little Graiman was utilized over the past five episodes.
In terms of real life economics, I'll bet you letting go of Billy and Zoe's characters would probably still have not saved the money that Bruce D. was making. In that respect, it makes sense to hang onto those two characters and hopefully make them stronger and more integral to the show.
Losing Rivai surprises me on one level, but does not on another. On the one hand, she was in the original movie and would have been a good female lead to have "on the field" with Mike. However, since they clearly want that role to go to Sarah, it makes sense they're letting her go.
It is a shame that this is happening. At the same time however, despite how much I love this show, I knew the cast was bloated from the get go and reducing it doesn't surprise me, only the choices do.
SPOILERS BELOW
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
It's still early yet to see how the stories will play out. This isn't a "hard reboot" but rather what I'd define as a "soft reboot", not too dissimilar from what happened between the TV movie and the series premiere.
I never expected Torres to last the season, mostly because I think his story was meant to end when Mike learns more about his past, bringing the two at odds. I agree that Charles Graiman's character needs to remain. However, just because he doesn't appear in every episode, it doesn't mean he won't be brought back as a guest star now and then. We can't assume they're going to kill the only character link they have to the original series at the moment. That said, I did feel kind of bad over how little Graiman was utilized over the past five episodes.
In terms of real life economics, I'll bet you letting go of Billy and Zoe's characters would probably still have not saved the money that Bruce D. was making. In that respect, it makes sense to hang onto those two characters and hopefully make them stronger and more integral to the show.
Losing Rivai surprises me on one level, but does not on another. On the one hand, she was in the original movie and would have been a good female lead to have "on the field" with Mike. However, since they clearly want that role to go to Sarah, it makes sense they're letting her go.
It is a shame that this is happening. At the same time however, despite how much I love this show, I knew the cast was bloated from the get go and reducing it doesn't surprise me, only the choices do.
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