TV Review

Tater on TV: Pivoting

My review of the new FOX show

Pivoting aired last night on FOX> I watched it this morning.

The Premise

The death of a close friend leads three women to reevaluate their lives and resolve to make major changes.

Tater’s Thoughts

When I first heard about his show I didn’t think it sounded like a show I would like. I watched the trailer and felt the same way. I decided to give it a try because I love Eliza Coupe(and I get a post out of it).

As usual for a first episode, this one is generally getting to know the characters and setting up the story.

Eliza Coupe is Amy, a producer for a morning cooking show who has avoided being home with her kids. She resolves to be a better mom. Maggie Q plays Sarah, a recently divorced doctor who abruptly quits her job and applies to bag groceries at her local grocery store. Ginnifer Goodwin is Jodie, a mom who is unhappy in her marriage who resolves to get in better shape, and also has a crush on her trainer.

This was a very good first episode. The cast is perfect. All three are great in their roles. As I said above, I’ve always loved Eliza Coupe and she is very good here. I thought Maggie Q was the standout. Her…