It's called Murder in Small Town X
The TV critic for USAToday says it might not work because it's possibly too smart for FOX TV
Here's the deal:
This unscripted drama is a cross between
a game, reality, drama and mystery show.
In a remote, atmospheric small town,
10 people come together an attempt to identify
the killer in a murder that has just
happened in the town. The players set about their
investigation with the help of a sergeant
from a southern California law enforcement
agency who advises them of the parameters
and the rules. They are given clues to
follow which lead them to contact town
locals (played by improvisational actors).
As evidence mounts in each episode, one
pair of players will endure an undisclosed
terrifying situation in order to gain
more clues and advance the investigation: Only one
person will return. As the "killer"
claims more vicitms, the stakes are raised for the
remaining players. Using their wits,
stamina and creativity the players struggle to identify
the "killer" and remain the last person
standing.
So, we have 10 "players" and 23 "improvizational players, 15 of
which are "suspects."
In each episode, two contestants are sent out alone to search
for clues.
One is "killed," the other brings back an important clue.
The setup:
Maybe we could follow this show, at least at first, to see if
it's any good.
People that aren't interested can just scroll past it, but Mrs.
BartCop and me
enjoy shows like Law & Order and Perry Mason-type
shows where you try
to guess who the killer is before the show's detectives do.
What attracted me to this show is they say it's complicated.
It's not the usual horseshit.
Of course, it could be crap, since we've never seen it, but either
way,
it won't be the same old crap.
We've got nothing to lose and it might be fun.
So for right now - do nothing.
Tomorrow, if you watched it and have an opinion or a guess, send
it in.
Maybe we'll give a Corvette away to the first person who correctly
identifies the "killer."