While not as enamored with the première of Eyes as this reviewer, Erasmus nonetheless recommends giving it a shot (Wednesdays at 10 ET). Given genial Wings alumnus Tim Daly's presence as the lead, and the retro-style ads ABC aired, Erasmus was expecting a frothy, inconsequential romp of a show, perhaps à la the late Melissa George vehicle, Thieves.
In fact, Eyes takes itself a fair bit more seriously than the average over-the-top p.i./cop/robber show, mixing in a fair bit of nastiness, like the operative who was cuckolding his soft-hearted cubicle-mate. He'll not cause any more trouble, given that a co-worker (working as a mole for a potential buyer) blew his head off when he tried to blackmail her.
Erasmus's own gimlet οφθαλμος sees the potential for a glitzier version of Joe Gores' classic DKA Files p.i. series. At least that's what he'd shoot for, if he were writing for them. (Attention TV showrunners: call Erasmus. He works cheap.)
The review above indicates the second episode is weaker than the first, so stick around for a couple episodes before making a final judgment. Erasmus will. For now, however...
Placet.
