At the end of the summer, NBC appeared primed for a ratings resurgence behind a slew of high-profile new shows, many of them receiving sparkling reviews from critics. However, a month and a half into the fall season, viewers are still low and the clock has already expired on a character that could have been the next Jack Bauer. Now it looks like the Peacock is set to send the revered Aaron Sorkin packing. Now it’s up to a nerdy Asian kid and his gang of super friends to save NBC’s new prime-time offerings before the network converts to inexpensive reality shows hosted by the likes of Howie Mandel and Bob Saget. But is “Deal or No Deal” really the best show NBC has to offer? Here’s a look at what needs saving and what needs changing among the network’s latest offerings.
