Rob Thomas’ ‘iZombie’ Is More Than Just ‘Veronica Mars’ With Zombies

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By Pilot Viruet on Mar 17, 2015 4:10pm

Ever since The CW’s launch in 2006, the network has been searching for a well-defined identity to wrap its brand around. It has generally stuck with programming marketed toward teens, especially teen girls, (Gossip Girl, 90210), though it has also experimented with comedy (Seed, Backpackers – both swiftly canned) and a string of forgettable one-season dramas (Emily Owens, M.D.; Ringer). And during the current 2014-15 season, The CW may have found its niche: comic-book adaptations. Arrow remains a hit, The Flash emerged as one of the best new shows this season — the two will have a combined spinoff — and now there is iZombie, based on the comic series of the same name, and adapted by Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas. Like Veronica Mars, iZombie arrives fully formed, with an extremely likable and spunky protagonist at the center. Even better, the series provides clever spins on both the zombie and the police-procedural genres. …

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Rose McIver's CW character is a natural successor to Buffy and Veronica Mars.

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10 Ways That iZombie Is Basically Veronica Mars

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"A long time ago we used to be friends,” said Live on last night’s episode, acknowledging Rob Thomas’ previous series.