I was a huge fan of the original Knight Rider with David Hasselhoff. And now, a little over 20 years after that series ended, we get a new version of the show. Sadly, I was to say the least, disappointed by this attempt to revitalize the series.
The problem with this show was that the story line just seemed to be very boring. I was actually more entertained by the Ford ads featuring KITT and the new Michael during commercial breaks than I was the actual show. It tried too hard to retread the older show than make this one stand out on its own. The new Michael seems too immature to take on the lead role. He seemed as though he would prefer staying in bed, sleeping with multiple women at the same time than even bother taking on a criminal organization. The only thing this show does well are the special effects. The high point in the show is Hasselhoff's brief appearance. Although it was nice to see him in the Michael Knight role again, it seemed as if the only reason for being on the show was to give his approval of it.
There didn't seem to be much of a reason at all for Mike to be motivated to take on the responsibility as FLAG's new driver. There was no big catalyst, or great tragedy in his life to change him from his "frat boy" lifestyle to "crime-fighter". Michael Long had his face blown off. He became Michael Knight in order to pursue the people who nearly killed him. That gave him enough motivation to be KITT's driver. The new Mike simply seems to be there just because he has nothing else to do with his life.
After watching the 2-hour premier, I wasn't satisfied at all. Apparently, this pilot episode had enough viewers for NBC to consider making it into a series. But, that was probably due to the fact that die-hard Knight Rider fans (me being one of them) and other curious viewers were eager to see something new amid the dry season of the writer's strike. If they do bring the series back in the Fall, the writing needs to get a whole lot better, otherwise I don't believe that people will be interested enough to tune in regularly. I wouldn't.
The problem with this show was that the story line just seemed to be very boring. I was actually more entertained by the Ford ads featuring KITT and the new Michael during commercial breaks than I was the actual show. It tried too hard to retread the older show than make this one stand out on its own. The new Michael seems too immature to take on the lead role. He seemed as though he would prefer staying in bed, sleeping with multiple women at the same time than even bother taking on a criminal organization. The only thing this show does well are the special effects. The high point in the show is Hasselhoff's brief appearance. Although it was nice to see him in the Michael Knight role again, it seemed as if the only reason for being on the show was to give his approval of it.
There didn't seem to be much of a reason at all for Mike to be motivated to take on the responsibility as FLAG's new driver. There was no big catalyst, or great tragedy in his life to change him from his "frat boy" lifestyle to "crime-fighter". Michael Long had his face blown off. He became Michael Knight in order to pursue the people who nearly killed him. That gave him enough motivation to be KITT's driver. The new Mike simply seems to be there just because he has nothing else to do with his life.
After watching the 2-hour premier, I wasn't satisfied at all. Apparently, this pilot episode had enough viewers for NBC to consider making it into a series. But, that was probably due to the fact that die-hard Knight Rider fans (me being one of them) and other curious viewers were eager to see something new amid the dry season of the writer's strike. If they do bring the series back in the Fall, the writing needs to get a whole lot better, otherwise I don't believe that people will be interested enough to tune in regularly. I wouldn't.