If the premise sounds cheesy and busy, the execution is crisp and efficient -- and manages to sell dialogue like, "Together, we can take this city back," which often sounds better in a word balloon. Even the music (by Bear McCreary) brings to mind Danny Elfman's "Batman" theme.
Can "The Cape" take flight with more than just the cultish adoration of fanboys and kids? Ah, now that's a formidable challenge -- especially with the show residing Mondays in what was "The Event's" timeslot after this Sunday preview to capitalize on NFL football.
At this point, the Herculean task of turning NBC around looks like a job for Superman. Still, "The Cape" overpowers most of the fall's development through sheer energy and wit, thus qualifying as a welcome step -- maybe even a bold leap -- in the right direction.
And Entertainment Weekly:
The show is melodramatic, sure, but its sincerity takes it far: I felt a kid's thrill when the Cape sewed his own mask and tied it on for the first time. It's probably doomed to cult status, but The Cape is primal fun.
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