 Although received poorly by critics , the pilot managed to finish first among total viewers and adults 18 – 49 for its night . Many critics criticized the acting and the writing ; one said that it had the " worst writing of the new season " . A few found that even though the series did not seem great , it " had potential " . Jason Dohring 's performance was praised , and one critic wished that he had " a bit more screen time " . 
