Limitless 1.01 Pilot

<i>Limitless 1.01 Pilot</i>
I'm surprised I decided to tune in to this show judging by the limited amount of previews, but it turned out interesting! Set in New York (as are most popular shows are) the concept of an average guy Brian Finch suddenly obtains a remarkable memory. The producers made him relatable to anyone who feels they've contemplated their life decisions and career choices. It makes the protagonist likeable and similar to any mid to late twenty-something adult today.

We warm up to Brian Finch's character easily, especially since everyone knows what it's like to be <i>human</i> and not know what happens after letting some time pass you by. We see him cross paths with an old friend, which decides to do him a favour in getting ahead.

We later find out he takes this counterfeit street drug 'NZT', which mainly enhances his brain activity and ability to retain information. It burns himself out just as easily, but it looks like the skeleton of the story throughout the show. There's a lot of intertwining involved with the drug, but it appears to be underground funds for this drug to be a success.

I'm excited Hill Harper and Jennifer Carpenter have a new show. With Bradley Cooper's cameo, I wonder if he'll be a regular since he's such a high profile actor. I'll see how the rest of this show turns out as the season goes along.