Fox Gives Season Order To Tim Kring/Kiefer Sutherland Drama ‘Touch’
We’re just now getting to see the first new shows of the fall, but it seems there’s at least one reason to start looking forward to spring already. Fox has just given a thirteen-episode order toTouch, a drama created and written byHeroes’Tim Kringand starring24’sKiefer Sutherland.
The series revolves around dad Martin (Sutherland) who comes to the realization that his mute autistic son Jake (David Mazouz) has an extraordinary ability to pick up patterns between seemingly unrelated events. Using numbers, Martin must communicate with his son in order to uncover the true meaning behind the mysterious connections. More details after the jump.
The series pickup comes as no surprise — the order’s been consideredall but certainsome months now, and by May upfrontsTouchwas alreadyhiringa writing staff. “Touchis another ambitious series from Tim Kring that is beautifully executed and has incredibly resonant themes for our times,” said Fox Entertainment presidentKevin Reillyin a statement. He expressed his excitement over Sutherland’s return to the network as well. “With Kiefer back on the network as the face and force behind this creative new series, I’m confident it will resonate with viewers this spring,” he added.
Whatever you think of the later seasons of24andHeroes, there was a time when each of those shows were reliably producing some of the most thrilling, buzzed-about hours of every week. Combine that pedigree with a potential-filled premise and Lawrence’s knack for striking visuals, and I think it’s safe to sayTouchis going to be worth tuning in for — at least for a season or two.
Touchhas yet to set an exact date for its premiere, but is expected to debut in Spring 2012 as a midseason entry. Here’s the synopsis from thepress release:
