Talkie Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Annalise Keating (Academy-Award Nominee Viola Davis) is everything you hope your Criminal Law professor will be - brilliant, passionate, creative and charismatic. She's also everything you don't expect - sexy, glamorous, unpredictable and dangerous. As fearless in the courtroom as she is in the classroom, Annalise is a defense attorney who represents the most hardened, violent criminals - people who've committed everything from fraud to arson to murder - and she'll do almost anything to win their freedom. On the surface, Annalise seems like she has it all - a successful career and loving husband, Sam (Tom Verica) - but her relationship with a local Philadelphia detective, Nate (Billy Brown), will force her to confront secrets about her life she never saw coming. The premiere of How to Get Away with Murder scored a phenomenal 3.8 Nielsen rating, right on par with its hit lead-in, Scandal. The show deserves every viewer. It's smart, sexy and shocking, Davis gave an intense and passionate performance as Keating, a law professor who plays to win and drives her students mercilessly in her attempts to mold them in her own image. The rest of the cast was also stellar, delivering the goods that the spectacular script provided them. ABC has another Thursday night winner. With great writing and awards-caliber acting, HTGAWM should stay high in the Nielsens all season. Edited September 24, 2015 by CJohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyevenstar22 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 i'm intrigued ....looks like shonda has another winner on her hands entire episode i was wondering omg did they kill their law professor but now i'm wondering who did the actual killing and why this is a good pilot , give audience a good mystery and wanting more .... not sure about the law students she picked but hey we have all seasons to get to know them right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxOfficeFangrl Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 The plot was so biting off Legally Blonde, but if the pace keeps up it will be a good way to spend an hour every week. The people nitpicking the law school/courtroom storyline are ridiculous: were they really expecting anything approaching realism from a show called How to Get Away With Murder on the Shonda Rhimes drama block? You should have known the writers here probably got their legal knowledge by watching Law & Order marathons. Annalise is such a badass and Viola is killing it in the role. So far, the law students aren't standing out except for Dean Thomas, I mean, Wes. The Scooby Gang are super dumb if they think burning a body out in the woods with some lighter fluid will destroy its DNA. I wonder if they found the body at Professor Keating's house, figure she did it and took it upon themselves to cover for her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 It adjusted up to a 3.9. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim22 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Just watched it, enjoyed the fast pace of the pilot and the completely morally grey protagonists. Hopefully it can sustain this momentum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The47th Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I thought it was a very good pilot. Good performances from young, unknown talent, an intriguing story, and a fast pace that keeps the story moving without overwhelming with new information. I can see it being the new 'it' show. And yeah, let's talk about ratings. The whole TGIT campaign has paid off massively. Grey's Anatomy has defeated ABC's death slot of Thursdays at 8pm, and it has entered its ELEVENTH season with a 3.1...with more viewers than any episode in the entire season ten! Scandal has reached its series high on its fourth season, and 'Murder' has already matched Scandal's highest mark in the pilot...and got more viewers than Scandal in its entire run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 People really do want to know how to get away with murder. This kinda concerns me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The47th Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 People really do want to know how to get away with murder. This kinda concerns me. Well, it can come very handy at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceroll Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Why's this such an inactive thread? This show is amazing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmlover Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 As I said in the Classic Conversations thread earlier, this show is trashy as hell but I'm enjoying it well enough. Almost entirely because of the incredible Viola Davis, who can turn even the most silly material into something entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceroll Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Wow so much development in the last episode. We find out who killed Sam in the next one! I'm so excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceroll Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Shiiiiit that midseason ending was crazy! Everything came together but then everything fell apart too. Ugh this show is so good, what a suspenseful hour of television. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intensive Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Great show, Always a good time in Shondaland! The ending of the midseason finale> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I gave up on Scandal as it just got too ridiculous. I tried the first episode of this last night and could not be bothered watching more then 30 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 THE SEARCH FOR SAM BEGINS ON THE JANUARY RETURN OF ABC'S "HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER" "Hello Raskolnikov" – It's the day after Sam's murder and the students are called in to help Annalise find her missing husband, but just how much does Annalise know? And when a surprise visitor shows up in town, getting away with this murder might not be as easy as the students had hoped, on the January return of "How to Get Away with Murder," THURSDAY JANUARY 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. "How to Get Away with Murder" stars Academy-Award Nominee Viola Davis as Professor Annalise Keating, Billy Brown as Detective Nate Lahey, Alfred Enoch as Wes Gibbins, Jack Falahee as Connor Walsh, Katie Findlay as Rebecca Sutter, Aja Naomi King as Michaela Pratt, Matt McGorry as Asher Millstone, Karla Souza as Laurel Castillo, Charlie Weber as Frank Delfino and Liza Weil as Bonnie Winterbottom. Guest-starring Marc Abbink as Courtroom Attendee, Carrie Armstrong as Receptionist, Crystal Coney as Reporter #1, Trevor J. Davis as Mr. Ingram, Francesca Ferrara as Woman #1, Jessyka Finnøy as Law Student, Mandy Levin Woman Lawyer #2, Mallory Low as Eager Girl, Michael McGrady as AUSA Neil Hobbes, April Parker-Jones as Detective Claire Bryce, Jason Sims-Prewitt as Police Officer #1, Faran Tahir as Detective Terrence Amos, and Tamlyn Tomita as Judge Carol Morrow. "Hello Raskolnikov" was written by Marcus Dalzine and directed by Michael Offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceroll Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 So excited for this to come back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 How to Get Away with Murder "BEST CHRISTMAS EVER"10pm ET/9pm on ABC After holiday break, the students are questioned by police about Sam's death; Annalise tries to behave normally and takes on a new client who is in the mob. "How to Get Away with Murder" stars Academy-Award Nominee Viola Davis as Professor Annalise Keating, Billy Brown as Detective Nate Lahey, Alfred Enoch as Wes Gibbins, Jack Falahee as Connor Walsh, Katie Findlay as Rebecca Sutter, Aja Naomi King as Michaela Pratt, Matt McGorry as Asher Millstone, Karla Souza as Laurel Castillo, Charlie Weber as Frank Delfino and Liza Weil as Bonnie Winterbottom. Guest-starring Jennifer Christopher as Gemma Walsh, Vincent Duvall as Roger Galvinson, Jessyka Finnøy as Law Student, Jackie Geary as Jackie Groves, Marcia Gay Harden as Hannah, Lauren Pacheco as Miami Dinner Guest, and Delpaneaux Wills as Holden Wescott. "Best Christmas Ever" was written by Tracy A. Bellomo & Warren Hsu Leonard and directed by Michael Katleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockNrollaDIM Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Love this show. I have a big crush on Connor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockNrollaDIM Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Annalise is such a badass and Viola is killing it in the role. So far, the law students aren't standing out except for Dean Thomas, I mean, Wes. The Scooby Gang are super dumb if they think burning a body out in the woods with some lighter fluid will destroy its DNA. I wonder if they found the body at Professor Keating's house, figure she did it and took it upon themselves to cover for her. Really? I think he's a terrible actor. He always looks so confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 A SHOCKING DISCOVERY CHANGES EVERYTHING, ON ABC'S "HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER" "She's A Murderer" – A shocking discovery in Sam's case changes everything for Annalise and the students, on "How to Get Away with Murder," THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. "How to Get Away with Murder" stars Academy-Award Nominee Viola Davis as Professor Annalise Keating, Billy Brown as Detective Nate Lahey, Alfred Enoch as Wes Gibbins, Jack Falahee as Connor Walsh, Katie Findlay as Rebecca Sutter, Aja Naomi King as Michaela Pratt, Matt McGorry as Asher Millstone, Karla Souza as Laurel Castillo, Charlie Weber as Frank Delfino and Liza Weil as Bonnie Winterbottom. Guest-starring Hector Luis Bustamante as Pedro Hortua, Jessyka Finnøy as Law Student, Bret Green as Police Officer #2, Jerry Hauck as Judge James Badgely, Ellen Haun Nervous Girl/Ms. Chapin, Michael McGrady as AUSA Hobbs, Brandon Morales as Police Officer #1, and April Parker-Jones as Detective Claire Bryce. "She's a Murderer" was written by Erika Harrison and directed by Bill D'Elia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
