The Deep End: "Until you learn how to swim..."

Before I start my official post on tonight's series premiere of The Deep End, I want to say that all of the "deep end" and pool innuendos were quite stupid. By the time they pushed Dylan into the pool I wanted to scream and/or turn the channel. But I did neither. Though I do want to say, on the record, that I probably will not continue watching this show, mostly for the fact that these stupid comments existed and despite the cast of rather hot guys.

Anyway, here is what I thought of the ABC show's premiere: It's a washed up idea. I know ABC has had lots of success by putting pretty people in a work environment and watching them hook up, but the idea is getting old.

The one aspect of the show I liked was that much of the drama unfolded out of the courtroom. The episode showed out of court settlements and meetings in judge's offices, which is a side you don't usually get to see on other law shows like Law & Order. That said, throwing so much inter-office sex at the audience up front removes some of the suspense.

The show is intriguing, but I can see people getting bored. What did you think? If you watched I would love to hear your opinion or the pilot.