Pilot Buzz: Female-Led Comedies, Time Travel & Known Brands Heating Up at Broadcast Nets

Female-led comedies are dominating ABC’s list of potential favorites, along with female-led dramas that appear to pack more procedural flare.

Diversity will shine this next TV season across the board, as will recognizable brands and talent.

On the drama side, Kiefer Sutherland’s “Designated Survivor” was ordered straight-to-series, securing a major TV name for ABC’s new slate.