Blog: The Pop View

The USA Network has slowly built up a reliable stable of original programming and in the process has developed an identifiable formula. This year’s summer lineup is probably the biggest it’s ever been, with new scripted dramas on four nights of the week. As the headline for this David Hiltbrand story notes: “With seven popular shows, USA Network's having a good summer.”  I thought it’s worth taking a look at what works and what doesn’t quite work on these shows. USA Network shows aren’t just part of a consistent brand, [...]