NBC Developing HENCH; A 'Super Villain' Themed TV Show

NBC Developing HENCH; A 'Super Villain' Themed TV Show

There aren't too many details available right now, but NBC has apparently started development on a new TV series called Hench. While it's not based on a pre-existing comic book, it will focus on a man who temps for super villains in order to look after his family. Read on for details.

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By JoshWilding - Aug 13, 2012 09:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Action
Source: Deadline

Deadline reports that NBC have started developing Hench, a new TV series from Peter Berg and Sarah Aubrey's Film 44 and Universal TV. The site describes it as, "a high-concept drama," so exactly how much of an influence it will take from the world of comic books is unknown. However, with Alexandra Cunningham (the writer of NBC's Prime Suspect US remake) on board to pen the script for the pilot, it may end up being a fairly serious affair. Regardless, the premise of Hench is definitely an intriguing one as it, "centers on a regular guy who, in order to support his family, gets jobs temping for super villains." What do you guys think? Interested? Sound off with your thoughts in the usual place.

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Tainted87
Tainted87 - 8/13/2012, 9:53 AM
Sounds like fun
comiccow6
comiccow6 - 8/13/2012, 9:55 AM
Sounds awesome. Can't wait to see the villains.
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 8/13/2012, 10:02 AM
Sounds cool enough. As long as it's not a soap opera.
BruceLeroy
BruceLeroy - 8/13/2012, 10:05 AM
Sounds cool. At least it's something different.
REDSTORM
REDSTORM - 8/13/2012, 10:06 AM
If only it was a musical starring Dr. Horrible would I watch it.
Ashdm
Ashdm - 8/13/2012, 10:09 AM
Sounds like a great premise to me, I'd watch it. Wish it was related to Marvel or DC though, with heroes/villains we actually know
GoILL
GoILL - 8/13/2012, 10:16 AM
Knowing NBC they will probably cancel this pretty damn quick if ever gets past the development stage.
ClarkFarley2012
ClarkFarley2012 - 8/13/2012, 10:17 AM
So they can cancel it after one season I.e. No Ordinary Family.
superotherside
superotherside - 8/13/2012, 10:18 AM
Ok... IDK. Could be ok.
axiouz
axiouz - 8/13/2012, 10:18 AM
Sounds very Breaking bad-ish.
CaptainDC
CaptainDC - 8/13/2012, 10:22 AM
So predictable.... in the end the Super Villain will turn into a "Super Hero"
mandoe40
mandoe40 - 8/13/2012, 10:22 AM
Does anyone remember The Cape?
No?
My point exactly.
CaptainAmerica1945
CaptainAmerica1945 - 8/13/2012, 10:31 AM
The Cape? Wasn't that a "a high-concept drama," That "centers on a regular guy" who, in order to save his family, pretends to be dead to fight criminals?
95
95 - 8/13/2012, 10:39 AM
Got my attention.
SCURVYDOG619
SCURVYDOG619 - 8/13/2012, 10:52 AM
I see Hench and I immediately think of the Venture Brothers for some reason...
ThunderCougarFalconBird
ThunderCougarFalconBird - 8/13/2012, 10:53 AM
Sounds like Austin Powers when you get a glimpse into the lives of the henchmen as they're killed off.
EagleEye21
EagleEye21 - 8/13/2012, 11:02 AM
Wow, this show sounds like a much more faithful adaptation of Wanted than the actual Wanted movie
Turtlestrong
Turtlestrong - 8/13/2012, 11:17 AM
Sounds interesting. It would be cool if slowly the character develops aspirations to become a super villian himself. Or not, but it seems like a cool show to check out.
kooldeath
kooldeath - 8/13/2012, 11:19 AM
Yeah this was already done by Marvel..he's called Hydra Bob and he joins Hydra to make money for his family,but then he just ends up joining deadpool. If this is not gonna be a comedy then it's gonna fail.
kooldeath
kooldeath - 8/13/2012, 11:22 AM
Cause you really can't take someone serious in goofy custom. Then again they will probably ditch the super villain aspect and put as a guy joining street gangs and drug cartels to make ends meet for his family..then it will be just another cop show.
ZombieOverEasy
ZombieOverEasy - 8/13/2012, 11:33 AM
Sounds like Breaking Bad - Cancer + Spandex. I'll watch it, probably gonna go the way of No Ordinary Family & The Cape though.
IIIAdamantiumIII
IIIAdamantiumIII - 8/13/2012, 12:03 PM
venture brothers did it
FrankLeeGitnit
FrankLeeGitnit - 8/13/2012, 12:09 PM
It'll be like the cb 'The Joker'...

Which is about a henchman who works for the Joker obviously...

the story is told through his eyes and NOT Batmans or the Jokers...

Great Comic..
Himura
Himura - 8/13/2012, 12:33 PM
Hmmm sounds like a cool concept but with it being on NBC I don't see it lasting long. I mean, I loved Heroes and The Cape was actually pretty good but NBC doesn't have a good track record with these unique show premises.
FoxForce5
FoxForce5 - 8/13/2012, 12:58 PM
As a few others said: sounds very "Venture Bros." Not that it's a bad thing bit definitely more suited to comedy, in my humble opinion.
kyler66
kyler66 - 8/13/2012, 1:07 PM
HENCH4LIFE
David78B
David78B - 8/13/2012, 2:31 PM
BRING BACK HEROES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Optimus83
Optimus83 - 8/13/2012, 3:53 PM
Miss Marvel TV Series to conect The Avengers 2. ...¡¡¡NOW!!!
DoomXfactor
DoomXfactor - 8/13/2012, 4:02 PM
I dont trust NBC. They [frick] everything up
RoninDJC
RoninDJC - 8/13/2012, 5:08 PM
This was a comic by Adam Beechen. I hope they aren't trying to pass this off as an original idea.

http://www.ait-planetlar.com/hench.shtml
Number1Wolverine
Number1Wolverine - 8/13/2012, 5:35 PM
Sounds weird but I'll wait to see a trailer.
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 8/13/2012, 8:45 PM
Sounds interesting, I just hope it's more like Heroes and not like The Cape. Hopefully if it's good it won't get cancelled.
joncochino
joncochino - 8/13/2012, 9:01 PM
i liked heroes,and the cape... but those have zero to do with this, Grimm is on NBC,but nobody brought that up..is it because it's doing well? i mean NBC didn't cancel it,it's got a big fan base,as did the others. NBC is where they launched the beloved re-boot of Battlestar galactica..nobody mentioned that..NBC owns SYFY... the plot to this :hench" sounds odd.. and you are free to judge it on premise,i personally don't like the sound of it.. but i'll refrain from complaining til i see it..eventhough, i'm not really interested in seeing it..but bringing up shows that were cancelled,as a comparison would only really work,if they cancelled all of the fantasy based shows..but they haven't,and don't..they did cancel some..but in general. there is little reason,or logic to bring those up..just sayin
LAXtremest
LAXtremest - 8/13/2012, 10:21 PM
This sounds like The Cape
Durf
Durf - 8/13/2012, 10:36 PM
This sounds interesting. Hopefully it's good
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