People tune into their favorite shows because they're drawn into the world that's established by characters they either relate to or are intrigued by. We want to connect with others. We want to feel a part of a world, even it may be a fictitious one. We simply want; have desires, desires that TV land grant us.
A "MPLS" show would thrive on the basis for offering an outlet for a new scene. Something refreshing. In a time with "Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia", "Portlandia", and "Workaholics" there is plenty of reason that a fresh take that offers something new is needed. "MPLS" is new. At a time when the Twin Cities is growing, what better time to capture this than with a TV series.
"MPLS" can capture the many sides to the city. Minnesota is the "State of Hockey." This is the place where an exceptional head of hair can take you places. This is about to be the home to the Super Bowl champions and in a few years, the NBA champs as well (you heard it hear first). This is the home to names like Prince, Bob Dylan, Charles Schultz ("Peanuts"), and F.Scott Firzgerald. This where the spirit of Mighty Ducks' Minnesota Miracle Man lives on every day (shout out Emilio). The world knows about this place even if they think they don't.
This is a land of opportunity and promise but this city lacks the spotlight. A "MPLS" show will spark that light, providing an audience with characters that they relate to, care for and create a desire to want to hang out in this world. There is a great film and arts community but it's going to take some banding together of strong and brilliant collaborators in the Twin Cities. Local talent is ideal talent to launch a series like this. At the end of the day, "MPLS" is simply where you want to be.
The next Judy Garland, Josh Hartnett, Winona Ryder, Coen brothers, or Nick Swardson is just around the corner waiting for a platform to perform. A "MPLS" show is waiting for a green light to give that talent a proper stage. A show like this could capture the heart of the Midwest while proving that people from all over the United States would tune into a little place called Minneapolis.
This is just the start of the discussion of this possible tv series. The question is who wants it and who'll make it happen?
