Everyone's been saying it's THAT bad. I like Adrianne Palicki and would love to see more of her on television. And I thought my fondness for her would suffice trying to digest the pilot episode.
Sadly, by the 20-minute mark, I was ready to give up on it.
They made her character --- Diana Prince/ Wonder Woman/Diana Therma-whatever --- so unlikeable.
I have little recollection of Diana Prince back in the 80's. I was between 6-8 when Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman was on television. I think the only reason why I watched the show then was to see her do that turn, as she changed into her costume. That's my most vivid memory of the 80's series.
I faintly remember, however, that Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman was classy and elegant. She was nice, she was pleasant and she had no hang-ups.
She had issues thicker than the September issue of Vogue.
She was tough. She was edgy. She behaved like a brute. She had angst. She was vindictive. If she grunted and if she wasn't wearing a costume that emphasized her "tits" (and yes, this Wonder Woman says words like "tits"), she might as well be I-Wonder- If- You're-A-Man.
Seriously.
Adrianne is a lovely woman. But this show had a way of making her look less pretty, like a drag queen chasing after that bad guy running on the street.
Her boots had powers as well. One second it had 2-inch heels, the next second, it was flat like rainboots. Her boobs were distracting.
The opening scene felt like I was watching House. And one of the characters, played by Cary Elwes, was so familiar, like he's Wilson.
Her third identity watches The Notebook. And is a lonely, single woman without any friends. Perhaps it was a way to humanize her, but the angsty Wonder Woman is enough to fill up a therapist's schedule, that I can tell.
I did not enjoy the fighting scenes. The truth was, it was more empowering to watch Lynda Carter twirl than to see this chick kick butt.
A great storyline would've been a saving grace, but somewhere between the cheesy dialogues and the whole production, the show lost me.
Obviously, I have so many issues with this pilot, too. Passing up on this was a good call for it really would be slaughtered by viewers.
Have you taken a peek at the Wonder Woman pilot? Your verdict?
