‘Unknown Origins’: Cool Concept, Poor Execution
Unknown Origins promises a cool spin on superheroes and serial killers, but ultimately delivers cheap comedy.

A writer has a big idea that could change the future of television. Well... a small idea. He wants to create the next Will and Grace... for gay dwarves. But are homosexual little people ready for center stage? And how will he write his masterpiece without coming across as offensive? Perhaps his hapless colleagues have the answers.
Unknown Origins promises a cool spin on superheroes and serial killers, but ultimately delivers cheap comedy.
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