

Of course, sincerity doesn't have to be a fatal flaw for a nighttime soap (in fact, the CW's "Jane the Virgin" overflows with it).

What's strange about this update of the ‘80s classic is how earnest it is. But this pallid "Dynasty" barely gets out of the gate before it begins to lose steam. Another recent CW soap, "Riverdale," lost its way for a bit early in its first season, but rallied to finish in a generally strong fashion. All in all, this "Dynasty" generally lacks both verve and style. But other aspects of this "Dynasty" reboot are lacking, and it's not quite clear that the drama will be able to overcome some of the problems that hobble its pilot. It's not that the entire thing fails to work: Here and there, certain performances contain echoes of the flashy original. Given that the CW is the master at modern-day dramas, the mildly boring nature of the Dynasty reboot is totally disappointing. If your curious how the reboot faired, take a look at our review below! Every single episode from the original Dynasty series is available on the CW Seed website for your viewing pleasure - with no login and no subscription necessary!
