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Emergence (2019)
Tons of potential
This show is not a rip-off of anything as another reviewer insisted. The lead is fantastic, as she is in so many roles. Her father is played by Clancy-effing-Brown. Her ex is the beloved Chocolate Bear. The little girl who is the focus of the story so far seems to be very well suited for the part. If you can't get on board with a cast like that, perhaps TV isn't your thing. The plot is still unfolding, as with any well-told plot. What we got from the first episode appears to be leading to a lot more interesting things down the road. Can't wait to see where they take us.
Black Box (2014)
Swing and a Miss
The subject matter is something that has been attempted many times in much better ways. The concept of a doctor (or other high-profile professional) plagued by an illness or issue that ironically makes them both exceptional and dangerous has also been done many times. This version is not good enough to be revising either.
The biggest problem is the acting, but we also must wag a finger at the director, editor, and producer for allowing such a sub-par performance to ruin what could have been a decent pilot. Not that the script was perfect, but it was decent at times. Other times it was pretty bad, bordering on terrible dialog... Some of the supporting cast was also decent. But, if you want to create a whole new series around a lead character, that actor needs to be brilliant. It's really difficult to relate to the character and get involved in the story when lines are delivered with less skill and believability than your average schoolkid in his first on-stage appearance. This show fails on almost every single front.
The good news for the people invested in this show is that since almost anyone with half a brain seems to hate it, it will probably get renewed for a full run very soon. And likely go for at least 5 seasons.