In preparation of Valor’s upcoming series premiere, media outlets like E! News has expressed doubts over the success of a military drama on the CW. Although the network is airing Valor in an attempt to branch out from typical programs, critics suggest the CW should stick to the superhero or SOAP-like dramas. E! News television reviewers make it a point to commend the female-driven plot, but remain confused by the complex military conspiracy at the center of the storyline.

While the CW incorporated components of their typical shows such as drug addictions and cheating, critics found the show to still fall too far off brand. Despite the confusion over why the show would be picked up by the CW, television reviewers have in fact applauded the cast performance. While one critic suggested Christina Ochoa, the female lead, is “a star in the making,” another claimed the actors’ solid performances are enough to bring her back for a second episode. And so although the complex and off-brand plot may initially turn off certain viewers, the cast may be strong enough to bring success.