It’s been too long since we’ve had the pleasure of watching a J.J. Abrams-directed series premiere on television (the Lost premiere, to be exact). According to The Hollywood Reporter, Abrams will direct the premiere episode of NBC’s upcoming spy show Undercovers. The episode is co-written between Abrams and Felicity pal Josh Reims. According to numerous sources the show is being described as has been described as Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets The Bourne Identity.
Abrams adds Undercovers to a growing list of other new shows he plans on unveiling in the near future. There’s the HBO medical drama called Anatomy of Hope and a not-yet-titled FOX comedy. With Lost beginning its heavily anticipated final season this February, Abrams better have a deep arsenal of amazing TV dramas in his pockets. As hard as it is for me to imagine a future without Lost, news that Abrams is hard at work with new offerings gives me a glimpse of a hopeful future post-one of the best shows ever made.