"The Nine" (2006) TV series

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Creators:

Hank Steinberg
K.J. Steinberg

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Plot Keywords:

Number In Title

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Lourdes Benedicto	...	Eva Rios (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
John Billingsley	...	Egan Foote (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Jessica Collins	...	Lizzie Miller (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Tim Daly	...	Nick Cavanaugh (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Dana Davis	...	Felicia Jones (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Camille Guaty	...	Franny Rios (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Chi McBride	...	Malcolm Jones (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Kim Raver	...	Kathryn Hale (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Scott Wolf	...	Jeremy Kates (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Owain Yeoman	...	Lucas Dalton (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Jeffrey Pierce	...	Randall Reese (13 episodes, 2006-2007)
Tom Verica	...	Ed Nielson (10 episodes, 2006-2007)
Kim Staunton	...	Naomi Jones (9 episodes, 2006-2007)
Michael Emanuel	...	Tom Mitchell (9 episodes, 2006-2007)
Susan Sullivan	...	Nancy Hale (7 episodes, 2006-2007)

Also Known As:

Untitled Hank and K.J. Steinberg Project (USA) (working title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Company:

Sunset Road Productions

Trivia:

After the cancellation Chi McBride joked "The Nine was the first show in TV history named after its audience." He also revealed that had the show gone on, his character would have been turned out to be behind the bank robbery in an attempt to get ahead of quickly rising debt.

Quotes:

Kathryn Hale: Guess we go back to our lives, then...
Nick Cavanaugh: I guess so

Best new show of the season!

The Nine is a potentially stellar new show that, while still working out a few kinks, is proving itself to be the best new show of the season! With all the junk that is on the television these days, this show is quite refreshing. The show is a critical hit, though not one with the viewers. This is likely because of the misleading previews which made the show look like a new Big City version of Lost. The Nine is not like Lost, and as a fan of both shows, I believe that The Nine definitely brings new things to the table.

The Nine deals, simply put, with a bank robbery. When 2 brothers decide to rob a bank, they are sure that it "will all be over in 5 minutes." However, when things go wrong, the brothers decide to change the plan. 52 hours later, the 9 survivors finally emerge from the bank, changed from their traumatizing hostage ordeal. The show focuses mostly on The Nine's lives after the robbery.

The Nine is definitely character-driven, unlike its comparison show, Lost, which, although character plays a vital role, is driven primarily by some crazy plot line. The Nine leaves the events of the bank robbery a mystery, making the viewer wonder what happened in there, what caused the characters to change situations the way they have, and who was really innocent or guilty. Bonds have been made and broken, but no matter what, The Nine are all connected after what they went through.

The acting is believable and genuine. The actors bring their emotions out fully, and there is not one stand-out performance in comparison to another. They are all fantastic. They make the viewer really feel attached to the characters.

The script is realistic, if not a little cheesy at times, but is heartfelt nonetheless. With time, I know this show could turn out to be something big, if given the chance.

All in all, The Nine is intriguing, and heartbreaking. Unfortunately, so few people are realizing this, so the show is in danger of cancellation. I'm just going to enjoy this rare gem while I can!