Here are promos for the new shows that were picked up for the new season:

Parenthood – Based on the movies (which I never saw), looks like a show that could catch on and do really well but not really my cup of tea.

Trauma – One of the possible medical dramas poised to replace ER. Looks like something Peter Berg would put together. Promo looks very loud and manly. Seems action packed but whether they can maintain that momentum from episode to episode is where it will succeed. Glad to see Cliff Curtis playing a role that looks interesting.

Mercy – The other medical drama that is poised to replace ER from the nurse’s POV. Might scare the guys away and will need to pull in the Grey’s Anatomy/Desperate Housewives crowd.

Day One – Been following this one but haven’t seen much footage. Whether this might go into “The Stand” territory or is purely an urban survival story is to be seen. Hope it will be more like Lost than Heroes.

100 Questions – One of the few sitcoms picked up. Really similar to Friends which isn’t surprising since it’s produced by James Burrows. Looks good but will ride on the shoulders of Charlotte Payne coming off as endearing.

Community – Chevy Chase is on TV again. Not sure whether I like the lead but the supporting cast has some potential. I think this show will succeed on whether people will give the show a chance to find its footing and whether it will ever find its footing.

On a side note, I’m not liking Parks and Recreation too much so far. Amy Poehler deserves better than to ape Steve Carrell’s role in The Office.