New Shows This Week: Mind Games and Mixology

The winter continues to be very busy with the introduction of two new series from ABC.  Here is a quick summary.

-- Mind Games (February 25):  Christian Slater is back again with another new series.  It seems nothing sticks with him and I am not sure this new venture will be any better.  Here is the quick ABC summary:

With a little bit of science, a dash of con-artistry, plus a smattering of Jedi mind tricks, brothers Ross (Christian Slater) and Clark Edwards (Steve Zahn) can tailor a plan to influence any life-altering situation, thereby making their clients' dreams come true and their nightmares go away. They are partners in Edwards and Associates, an unusual business based on the belief that people's decisions are influenced by their environment in ways they're not aware. 

This new show seems to be a one-hour version of the movie Inception where the goal is to get inside someone's head and change their behavior, which could be an interesting premise for a show.  The trailer gives a good overview of how the gang goes about its work, but may give away a little too much. 

-- Mixology (February 26):  This premiere seems to be less about getting into someone's head, but rather getting them into bed (okay, maybe there is a parallel).  The 13 episodes of season one follow 10 people over one night at a bar as each tries to "connect," one might say.  Mixology is written by the same team that gave us The Hangover.  Of course, that could mean monkeys, tattoos, and professional boxers, but the trailer indicates the show may go in a different direction.