Were we, ahem, taken by NBC’s new TV version of the Liam Neeson action franchise?
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It was an unexpected and profitable hit.
So inevitably it spawned two sequels, each longer and more underwhelming than the last.
Today, though, the end never means the end, especially not when theres money to be made.
And that list is barely scratching the surface.
Heck, even the timeless classicCasablancawas the subject of a TV show (two, in fact).
So isTaken, at least in terms of violence.
Its easy to be sniffy about TV shows nowadays, especially with such high quality fare available.
But even so, this TV adaptation, unlike Mills, does not hit the mark.
Indeed, the show does have a number of things going for it.
Theres no obvious mis-casting, for one.
Clive Standen (Vikings) has stepped into the role of Bryan as well as can be expected.
Hes certainly no Liam Neeson, but then who is?
Especially not a daughter, to Mills.)
It also doesnt help that shooting such a high-octane film likeTakenis expensive and complicated.
But as I said, there are positives.
Pilots are tricky things.
Even critically-acclaimed Hannibal Lecter prequel,Hannibal, only managed three seasons before being canceled due to low ratings.
Clearly, quality is not necessarily an indicator of longevity.
