LPP Predicts 2017-18 ABC Series

Score Through 5/11:

FanBoy: 4

Alex: 4

Kyle: 6

Marshal: 8

FanBoy and Kyle Predicted 10 Days in the Valley as First Cancelled

It is time for our annual predictions of upcoming ABC series. This year, FanBoy, Kyle, and Alex are joined by Marshal. Each person predicted if each new series will be a hit or miss (as defined by returning for a second season). They also shared their most anticipated comedy and drama as well as their pick for the first series to be cancelled. Not a lot of agreement this year as only one series was unanimous. Will Kyle once again reign supreme? Or will newcomer Marshal win his rookie season?

THE CROSSING (Midseason) CANCELLED

Refugees from a war-torn country seek asylum in a small American fishing town, only the country these people are from is America… and the war they are fleeing hasn’t happened yet. As the government tries to uncover the truth behind this mysterious migration only one thing is certain: The lives of the people here – both the townspeople and these newcomers – will never be the same.

Alex’s Most Anticipated Drama

FanBoy: Miss
Alex: Hit
Kyle: Miss
Marshal: Miss

DECEPTION (Midseason) CANCELLED

When his career is ruined by scandal, superstar magician Cameron Black has only one place to turn to practice his art of deception, influence and illusion – the FBI. Using every trick in the book and inventing new ones, he will help the government catch the world’s most elusive criminals while staging the biggest illusions of his career. The series is from writer/executive producer Chris Fedak (“Chuck”) and executive producers Greg Berlanti, Martin Gero and Sarah Schechter. Illusionist David Kwong (“Now You See Me”) will co-produce.

FanBoy: Hit
Alex: Miss
Kyle: Miss
Marshal: Miss

FOR THE PEOPLE (Midseason) RENEWED

Set in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, aka “The Mother Court,” this new Shondaland drama follows brand-new lawyers working for both the defense and the prosecution handling the most high-profile and high-stakes federal cases in the country – all as their lives intersect in and out of the courtroom. The series is created by Shondaland’s Paul William Davies and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers.

Kyle’s Most Anticipated Drama

Marshal’s Most Anticipated Drama

FanBoy: Hit
Alex: Hit
Kyle: Hit
Marshal: Hit

THE GOOD DOCTOR (Mondays 10/9c) RENEWED

Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore, “Bates Motel”), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital’s surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues. The series is from David Shore (“House”) and “Lost” and “Hawaii Five-O” star Daniel Dae Kim.

Alex’s Pick for First Cancelled

FanBoy: Miss
Alex: Miss
Kyle: Miss
Marshal: Hit

THE GOSPEL OF KEVIN (Tuesday 10/9c) CANCELLED

Kevin Finn (Jason Ritter, “Parenthood”), a cluelessly self-serving person, is on a dangerous path to despair. In a downward spiral, Kevin returns home to stay with his widowed twin sister (JoAnna Garcia Swisher, “Once Upon a Time”) and niece. On his first night there, an unlikely celestial being named Yvette appears to him and presents him with a mission — to save the world. A light drama from executive producers Michele Fazekas & Tara Butters (“Marvel’s Agent Carter,” “Resurrection,” “Reaper”).

Marshal’s Pick for First Cancelled

FanBoy: Hit
Alex: Hit
Kyle: Miss
Marshal: Miss

MARVEL’S INHUMANS (Friday 9/8c) CANCELLED

“Marvel’s Inhumans” explores the never-before-told epic adventure of the royal family including Black Bolt, the enigmatic, commanding King of the Inhumans, with a voice so powerful that the slightest whisper can destroy a city. After the Royal Family of Inhumans is splintered by a military coup, they barely escape to Hawaii where their surprising interactions with the lush world and humanity around them may prove to not only save them, but Earth itself. The legendary comic book series will be brought to life in a way that has never been done before, as a version of the first two episodes will be shown globally in IMAX theaters for a two-week period beginning September 1, 2017. ABC will then air the entirety of the series on the network, with additional exclusive content that can only been seen on ABC.

FanBoy’s Most Anticipated Drama

FanBoy: Hit
Alex: Hit
Kyle: Hit
Marshal: Miss

TEN DAYS IN THE VALLEY (Sunday 10/9c) CANCELLED

“Ten Days in the Valley” stars Kyra Sedgwick as Jane Sadler, an overworked television producer and single mother in the middle of a separation whose life is turned upside down when her young daughter goes missing in the middle of the night. Just like her controversial police TV show, everything is a mystery, everyone has a secret and no one can be trusted.

FanBoy’s Pick for 1st Cancelled

Kyle’s Pick for 1st Cancelled

FanBoy: Miss
Alex: Hit
Kyle: Miss
Marshal: Miss

ALEX, INC. (Midseason) CANCELLED

Based on the podcast StartUp, Alex Schuman (Zach Braff, “Scrubs”) is a brilliant radio journalist, husband and father of two who is about to do something crazy—quit his job and start his own company. He quickly discovers it’s going to be a lot harder than he thought. Zach Braff stars, directs and is executive producer with Matt Tarses (“Scrubs”) and Davis Entertainment (“Dr. Ken,” “Blacklist”).

FanBoy’s Most Anticipated Comedy

Kyle’s Most Anticipated Comedy

FanBoy: Hit
Alex: Miss
Kyle: Hit
Marshal: Miss

THE MAYOR (Tuesday 9:30/8:30c) CANCELLED

Young rapper Courtney Rose (Brandon Micheal Hall) needs his big break. For years, he’s toiled away in a small inner-city apartment, making music in his junk-filled bedroom closet. Tired of waiting for opportunity, Courtney cooks up the publicity stunt of the century: Running for mayor of his hometown in California to generate buzz for his music career. Unfortunately for Courtney, his master plan goes wildly awry, ending in the most terrifying of outcomes: An election victory. With the help of his mother (Yvette Nicole Brown, “Community”) and friends, including Valentina (“Glee’s” Lea Michele), Courtney will have to overcome his hubris if he wants to transform the struggling city he loves.

Marshal’s Most Anticipated Comedy

FanBoy: Miss
Alex: Hit
Kyle: Hit
Marshal: Hit

SPLITTING UP TOGETHER (Midseason) RENEWED

Based on the Danish series, “Splitting Up Together” is the story of a couple (Jenna Fischer, “The Office,” Oliver Hudson, “Scream Queens”) whose marriage is reignited by their divorce. Emily Kapnek (“Suburgatory”) writes and serves as executive producer of this new comedy, along with Ellen DeGeneres.

Alex’s Most Anticipated Comedy

FanBoy: Miss
Alex: Hit
Kyle: Hit
Marshal: Miss