Body of Proof is another promising series. Dana Delany deserves her role and I can’t wait to see her again on next week’s episodes.
TV Fanatic: I’ve been a fan of Delany since her days on China Beach but I haven’t loved her in everything. Where I found her stint on Desperate Housewives ill-conceived and her short lived series Kidnapped virtually unmemorable, Body of Proof gives her a vehicle that can display her considerable talents.
But that doesn’t mean the “Pilot” doesn’t have its flaws. To be honest there isn’t much new here story wise. Megan Hunt is a brilliant loner who needs to rebuild her life and career after a tragic accident alters both, perhaps not completely for the worse.
Why is it that all medical examiners on TV need to be somewhat socially inept and better investigators than the police detectives? It is a concept that goes all the way back to Quincy M. E. and has become a television cliche. It makes this procedural feel average right from the start.
Delany’s Dr. Megan Hunt is brilliant but blunt. She has drive and passion yet her marriage crumbled and her relationship with her daughter is in shambles. As arrogant and confrontational as Megan can be, I still find her more likable than some of her socially awkward lead counterparts (i.e. Bones’ Temperance Brennan or The Mentalist’s Patrick Jane), mostly because Delany sells beleaguered sarcasm better than anyone.
The supporting cast has some serious appeal of its own. Jeri Ryan’s scenes are short as Megan’s supportive but wary boss yet have me anticipating more from her in future episodes. Nicholas Bishop’s Peter Dunlop is Megan’s plucky sidekick. The former police officer turned medical investigator tries to help keep Megan on track both personally and professionally with charming but mixed results.
To its credit, I’ll admit the story kept me guessing about the killer. That is until I saw the wife walk out the door. The set up quickly became so obvious you could have slapped the cuffs on her before she uttered her confession.
Few pilots really hook me but this one does have me looking forward to episode two. Body of Proof showcases a fantastic cast in an entertaining but average procedural. There is lots to like but certainly lots of room to grow.
I’m excited to see the next episode of Body of Proof.
You can check Body of Proof Season 1 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.
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