Moonlight premieres on CBS tonight at 9p and so far it is my favorite new show of the season.
Mick St. John is a captivating, charming- and immortal- private investigator from Los Angeles who defies the traditional blood-sucking norms of his vampire tendencies by using his wit and powerful supernatural abilities to help the living. In a life-altering twist of fate, Mick was "bitten" 60 years ago by his new bride, the seductive Coraline. Forever 30 years of age, Mick's as handsome and charismatic as the day he was "turned," and he eschews others of his kind who view humans only as a source of nourishment. With only a handful of like-minded confidantes for company, including the eternally young, wealthy and mischievous Josef, a hedge fund trader who relishes his uniqueness, Mick fills his infinite days protecting the living. But one night years ago, a single act of kindness changed Mick when he saved a young girl's life, making him want to be a better vampire. Now their paths cross again and Mick develops a distinctive bond with Beth Turner who has grown into a beautiful, ambitious Internet investigative reporter. Reconnecting with her unleashes feelings Mick knows he can't pursue without exposing the part of him that would make him a monster in Beth's eyes. As Mick lives between two realities, fighting his adversaries among the undead and falling in love, he discovers the mysteries and pleasures that a valuable life has to offer.
Moonlight reminds me of great supernatural shows like Angel and Kolchak the Night Stalker, where it relies more on the story and not as much on special effects. Not that there isn't some really cool special effects on the show.
When I read that the show recast almost every role and lost its showrunner, I thought this would have been one of the first shows cancelled. But after seeing the premiere my feelings have completely changed. I was completely blown away how good this show is, it really reminds me of the Vampire movies I really love! It just plays right and the chemistry with the cast really helps this show along so they made the right choice to recast the roles!
BTW this show is a great match with Ghost Whisperer, so once again Friday night is a great night for television!
So sink your teeth into Moonlight tonight at 9p on CBS!!!
