NBC
has
come
out
with
its
new
series
'The
Cape'
perhaps
seeking
an
answer
to
its
earlier
superhero
series
'Heroes'.
However,
'The
Cape'
despite
being
watchable
is
not
good
enough
to
be
compared
with
its
predecessor.
The
comic
lovers,
though,
may
find
'The
Cape'
pretty
absorbing
since
it
is
quite
similar
to
Batman
with
the
protagonist
bloke
as
an
intellectual
guy
who
relies
on
training
and
grey
cells.
The
opening
episode
is
much
better
as
it
moves
at
a
breakneck
speed
and
keeps
the
viewers
at
the
edge
of
their
seats
at
most
times.
However,
the
second
episode
literally
drags
and
is
a
major
let
down,
as
reported
by
some
of
the
fans.
Actor
David
Lyons
portrays
the
lead
character
of
Vince
Faraday
or
'The
Cape'
and
he
does
a
commendable
job.
But
perhaps
the
character
reminds
more
of
Batman
than
establishing
its
own
independent
identity.
Nevertheless
there
are
some
spectacular
moments
like
the
one
when
'The
Cape'
stares
at
his
nemesis
and
then
wraps
the
cape
and
vanishes.
But
the
characters
of
Chess
and
Orwell
are
nothing
short
of
brilliance
deftly
played
by
skilled
actors
James
Frain
and
Summer
Glau
respectively.
The
character
of
Max
Malini
(Keith
David)
ushers
in
a
few
humorous
moments.
Overall,
the
series
is
promising
but
does
not
deserve
the
hoopla
and
hype
that
it
had
spawned
across
the
internet.
But
let"s
keep
our
fingers
crossed
for
better
episodes!