NBC's 'The Village' premiere: What to expect from the show brewing in the 'This Is Us' formula
NBC's new family drama premiering March 19, 'The Village,' has been perpetually compared to 'This Is Us,' but no one seems to mind. Though it may look like the same emotional formula has been employed by 'The Village,' thriving on conflict and trauma, there are a couple of aspects that strike as something refreshing. Examples include the portrayal of war veteran Nick Porter (Warren Christie), as he navigates his post-war life and settles into a family, and when Gabe (Daren Kagasoff) dumps a mean girlfriend to give his granddad a home.
Soaked in saccharine opera, like that of 'This Is Us,' but having its own identity, 'The Village,' is a heart piercing, cliched drama, revolving around the residents of a building, where smaller families come together to form a larger one. With the pushed-back premiere, and with ample teases and trailers, here's what you can expect from the show.