Wow. A review title at Escapist that doesn't really match what the article says. There's a shock >.>
In all seriousness I'm always okay with differing opinions. However in this instance I think she pictured or hoped for something very specific so intensely that she didn't allow herself to really see almost any of the elements the pilot got right or it's overall potential outside of character chewing the scenery. Felt it offers much more than that.
The reaction at SDCC was surprisingly positive overall (which shocked me given how purist so many folks there can be, especially those who wait for particular panels) and most reviews I've read thus far boil down to "Not amazing, but good."
But, to be fair, all the positive buzz and good reaction at SDCC won't mean shite if the ratings aren't there, and I've seen plenty of shows that had great buzz only to watch them fizzle because the network didn't get the attention on the channel it wanted, especially FOX. I enjoyed it enough that I really do want to see it succeed and not end up like Almost Human.
Oh and reviewers/commenters who pride themselves on having "Geek Cred" when it comes to Poison Ivy need to pipe down. The writers already confirmed that Ivy Pepper essentially will get adopted by the Isley family and will have her named formally changed to Pamela. The idea in this continuity is that her rise as Poison *Ivy* is essentially her returning to her true self, etc, etc. Bit pretentious, but I like it well enough.
