Almost Human: 4 Things The Show Needs To Succeed In 2014

1. A Serialized Story Arc

The biggest thing missing from the show is a serialized story arc. Each episode thus far has been a standalone hour of television, turning the show into a procedural. It's like a futuristic Law & Order, with no threads or plot developments really tying the episodes together. Again, this is by no means a terrible thing and if that's what the show wants to be, then that's what it'll be. But the problem with that is keeping the show's viewership. Does anyone really crave a new Law & Order episode? No. The same has been true so far with Almost Human. I enjoy the show, I'm entertained while I watch it, but then I completely forget about it once the credits roll and I change the channel. There's no overarching story to get invested in so that I have to tune in each week; making it a great show for something like DVR or Netflix Instant, where I can watch whenever I'm in the mood for a fun but ultimately empty television experience. Now that the show has survived the winter break and will now be moving into new episodes, it will be interesting to see how (or if) the show evolves from here. They've planted seeds about Kennex's ex-girlfriend working for the Crime Syndicate, why not explore that more? As I said, it's a fun series that I enjoy watching, but unless they give us something more to grab on to, it'll be a show that just winds up in my DVR for weeks before I catch up more out of guilt than excitement. The potential is here for a great show, especially considering the talent involved both in front of and behind the camera, so I sincerely hope the show finds its footing and grows into the incredible series it can be. Are you enjoying Almost Human? Or do you agree that it needs a few more things in order to succeed? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to follow me on Twitter @JimLovesMovies for more news and articles about the show!