Nashville

6:00 AM PDT 10/2/2012 by Tim Goodman

Don't get hung up if you don't like country music -- there's excellence to be found on ABC's smart adult soap.

Of fall's series with high hopes but red flags, ABC's Nashville is right near the top. With an impeccable cast and tons of talent behind the camera, Nashville could be one of those huge grown-up soaps that hook viewers for years. Or it could get derailed -- a la Friday Night Lights -- by viewers who can't get on board with one of the major elements.