Adrian often came to ABC, mostly because of Charlize. From the beginning, he had never hidden their intimate relationship, after all, Charlize was no longer a celebrity. But today, he was here for business reasons. Although many new programs usually launched in September, it was not a fixed schedule, as new shows also often premiered around March or April.
Several TV shows with good ratings were ending, necessitating the introduction of new ones, such as "Dr. House", which started preparation after meeting Hugh Laurie at Rachel Harwood's party; or "Battlestar Galactica", aimed at penetrating the Chinese market, starring Gao Yuanyuan; as well as a new sci-fi concept inspired by "Hyper Heroes" that sprang to the mind of J.J. Abrams, the producer of "Alias" — "Lost!"