I Can't Believe How Much I Love This "Enemy"

I'll be honest: My Own Worst Enemy did not top my Fall TV most-anticipated list, though I did amuse myself by thinking of the ironies of that title vis a vis the bad-boy history of the show's star (Christian Slater). But now that I've seen it, I'm hooked. (Enemy doesn't make its official NBC broadcast debut until next week, but you can see it free right now at Amazon Video On Demand.) The show opens with a moment that right away captures the essence of the show -- Slater's character speaking directly to the camera, with urgency, highlighting a secret drama of the suburban staple (kids' sports): "My name is Edward. By now, you have forgotten all about me. But you need to listen very carefully to what I have to say. First, call your wife and tell her you're going to miss the soccer game. Your life depends on it." Seconds later, he's doing spy stuff and (ahem!) other things with shirtless urgency, making the show sexy, shoot 'em up and mysterious less than five minutes in. Enter Alfre Woodard as this show's M, and I'm extra sold. See for yourself! -- Stephanie Reid-Simons, Amazon Video On Demand