J.J. Abrams Back in the TV Spy Game

J.J. Abrams’ career blossomed when he introduced Sidney Bristow and her SD-6 problems to the world in the ABC spy show Alias. The Bad Robot head honcho is now poised to return to the TV spy game with a new spy show, this time about two spies who also happens to be married. No word if they know about each other’s identities, but considering that the “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” angle has been explored already (in the movie and a would-be TV show that never got off the ground), I’m gonna give Abrams the benefit of the doubt and say he’s not going to tread the same old territory.

Since Abrams is known for his spy adventures on TV, the show, which is created by Abrams and his Felicity comrade Josh Reims, generated quite the bidding war between the networks. According to The Wrap, the project finally went to NBC for a hefty paycheck and “significant penalties attached” in case the show doesn’t reach fruition. Basically that means either way Abrams and Bad Robot will get paid.

People who are familiar with the show calls it a “fun romp”, a throwback to classic TV spy shows. The two main characters won’t just be married spies, but are also described as “deeply in love”. Well, that beats being “kinda in love”, I suppose.

Remember when Jennifer Garner was really hot and NOT doing vomit-inducing romcoms? Oh, those were the days...