Lethal Weapons transition to television works surprisingly well and deserves to become your new guilty pleasure.

They just wash over you, acting as the necessary fodder needed to fill up a networks programming schedule.

The remake is a promising, fun entry in the movie-turned-television department.

It still might not hit the heights ofAlways SunnysLethal Weapon 5and6,but this is far from bad television.

In fact, its kind of addictively fun.

Believe it or not, Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans Sr. absolutely beam in these roles.

I caneasilysee a series that rides off of the dynamic and chemistry of these two.

Plus, with a show like this its pretty much the most important aspect.

With the leads in check, everything else can fall into place easily.

And from aLethal WeaponTV show,at that.

The first episode does its best job at re-telling the firstLethal Weaponfilm.

The foundation ofLethal Weaponis built upon Riggs and Murtaugh razzing each other while simultaneously catching the bad guys.

That atmosphere absolutely translates into the TV show while still remaining the priority.

Im also impressed with how well Riggs opening tragedy connects considering how little time were given with his wife.

The most is made of those brief minutes and you’re able to feel their connection.

Furthermore, other momentslike Riggs unconventional way of dealing with a hostage situationact as essentially the perfect introduction.

Wayans is given equal opportunities to shine as the more methodical Murtaugh.

Both are treated as pros of their trade.

Juxtapose some small talk about over-expensive chairs with bank robberies and hostage negotiations and youre set.

Theyre as loud and unapologetic as Riggs himself.

McG is responsible for directing the pilot and his bombastic, chaotic style is certainly felt.

The show brings out the best in him rather than sinking down to his level.

Theres also a beat that this chase sequence ends on that legitimately made me laugh out loud.

When this show wants to be, it can be downright funny, just like the films.

Were given a glimpse of the shows supporting cast in this episode, too.

As it stands, he feels like perfectly fine supporting fodder.

Give this one your time and be surprised at how much you enjoy it.

And no one even had to get called, Sugar Tits.

Lethal Weapon premieres Wednesday, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. on Fox.

Rating:

3.5 out of 5