If your question,"Why even bother?", is to the network, then my question to you is "Why even bother to post this?"
I'm not familiar with the preview you referred to, but just the same, it's seems odd to have such a strong reaction, and pass such a strong judgement on such limited information. If you don't think the show is for you, then ignore it and move on. Or... watch a few episodes, then post a more informed opinion.
As for MASH... you are really comparing apples and oranges. Both are fruit, but that's about it. Both shows are set in a military hospital, but again, that's about it. Your comparing a half-hour sit/com to a one hour drama.
Also for MASH, I would not agree with your comment that they "got it right all those years". The show was based on a movie. A successful movie that was written as a comedy. The first 3 or 4 seasons followed that idea. It was funny and did very well. Then it started going down hill. They ran out of jokes, and instead, started to write episodes based on actual stories related to the Korean War, the military, politics and medical advancements of that era. Many episodes were still very good, but now for other reasons. As Alda took more control, he steered the show towards a more serious drama. In the end, it was almost devoid of any humour at all. I loved MASH in the beginning, hated it in the end.
As for Combat Hospital, I wouldn't say I'm a big fan. I've seen perhaps 4 episodes. While it may not be a 'great' show, it's certainly more than just decent.
As for your critique about the cast... what's wrong if the lead happens to be "hot"?. If you have a problem with that, then you must hate most tv shows period. Casting decisions frequently have a visual appeal component to them. Sometimes they are unrealistic or sacrifice talent for looks, but in this case, Michelle Borth's character is entirely plausible. Her "inexperience" is both realistic and intended. Do you think every doctor that gets assigned to a field hospital always walks in with at least 10+ years experience?
I don't think the neuro-surgeon is anything special. (Attractive? Maybe. Supermodel? Nope.) No different than Travis Stork - a real doctor from "The Doctors".
Another doctor is asian and while a good choice to promote diversity, it's not as if he was cast to appeal to the majority of the demographic of the shows main target audience - white, middle-class, 18-64.
That leaves Elias Koteas, a good actor that I've never heard described of as "pretty".
I respect your right to post opinions, that's what this board is for. I just think you should be able to support them a little more.
Wolf
"I Drank What?!" - Socrates
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