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T2 WHATS UP! November 12 - 18, 2017 BY KYLA BREWER TV Media B etween tragic weather events, political ten- sion and social unrest, it seems as if humanity is losing its way. While it may appear that bad news is every- where, however, stories of compassion and hope are all around us. There are people devoted to making the world a better place, and a new fantasy drama follows a man on a jour- ney to do just that. Jason Ritter ("Joan of Arca- dia") stars as Kevin Finn, a once selfish, materialistic young man on a mission to save humanity by performing acts of kindness and selfless- ness under the guidance of an unusual celestial being in "Kevin (Probably) Saves the World," airing Tuesday, Nov. 14, on ABC. After an encounter with a meteorite that crash lands near his family home, Kevin meets Yvette (Kimberly Hébert Gregory, "Vice Principals"), the aforementioned celestial being. She informs him that she's here to guide and protect him as he saves humanity. Kev- in is the only one who can see or hear Yvette, which can be awkward when someone catches him talking to her. Of course, the plot may sound far-fetched to the aver- age TV viewer, but the show has real heart. In a promo for the series, Gregory explains the meaning behind the dra- ma's unconventional premise. "It's about making ourselves better, and reaching out and making the world better," the actress said. That's exactly what Kevin is tasked with doing, and he has an uphill climb. After hitting rock bottom, he returns to his childhood home to live with his widowed twin sister, Amy (JoAnna Garcia Swisher, "Once Upon a Time"), and her teen- age daughter, Reese (Chloe East, "True Blood"). In the be- ginning, Kevin's relationship with Reese is strained at best, but Amy encourages her daughter to give him a chance. While under Yvette's tute- lage, Kevin learns that each generation contains 36 righ- teous souls who protect the human race merely with their existence. For whatever rea- son, Kevin is the only righ- teous soul left in this genera- tion, a statistic that has plunged the world into a state of crisis. The world needs the 36 to persevere and provide hope, and now it's Kevin's job to "power up" his soul so that he can find and anoint a new generation of righteous souls. For her part, Yvette serves as his drill sergeant, employing very un-angelic tactics to keep him on track. She may be hard on Kevin, but he seems to need some tough love; he hasn't always behaved so saintly. As Ritter expressed in a promo, Kevin "certainly wouldn't seem like anyone's first choice to save the world" — but that may very well be the point. Even those with flaws and foibles can change the world, one act of kindness at a time. For his part, Ritter has earned the respect of critics and fans for the work as the re- luctant hero, which isn't his first regular series role. Son of the late, great actor John Ritter and actress Nancy Morgan, the Kimberly Hébert Gregoy and Jason Ritter star in "Kevin (Probably) Saves the World" Sinner to saint continued on page T10 TV FEATURE B/Health Initiatives Research 2 x 5 Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? Agitation and insomnia are just two common symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. If you are interested in learning more about current research and the management of symptoms, please give us a call at 479-575-9600. Call Health Initiatives Research 479-575-9600 to talk to our staff about current trials and more learning opportunities. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT? NOW ENROLLING IN CLINICAL TRIALS! Help us discover new treatment options! You might be able to help with clinical research studies looking at potential treatments for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment.