RAINES (NBC)
(Sundays at 10:00/9:00c at midseason)

The network’s description: “Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Graham Yost (”Band of Brothers,” “Boomtown”), acclaimed director-writer-producer Frank Darabont (”The Shawshank Redemption,” “Green Mile”) and star Jeff Goldblum (”The Lost World: Jurassic Park”) combine creative forces in this inventive police drama, which blends traditional noir storytelling with humor and intrigue. Eccentric LAPD detective Michael Raines’ unique ability to have detailed conversations with deceased crime victims allows him to re-trace their lives leading up to their murder and helps him to solve their cases. Unfortunately, it also causes increasing friction with his boss, Captain Daniel Lewis (Matt Craven, “From the Earth to the Moon”), fellow officers Remy Boyer (Dov Davidoff, “Third Watch”) and Sally Lance (Linda Park, “Star Trek: Enterprise”), as well as civilian employee Carolyn (Nicole Sullivan, “MADtv”). Aided by Charlie (Luis Guzman, “Boogie Nights”), his ex-LAPD partner and conscience, Raines struggles to accept his peculiar gift — or burden — as it often forces him at times to confront his own past and internal demons.”