I'm still uncertain as to how this will do on FOX. I guess it'll absorb some of Glee's fandom, and the majority of Coven's. But still.
Not only that, you do make good points, but also WHERE in a fall line up does a show like this air? I'm thinking a WED-THUR 10pm timeslot but who knows. They are obviously banking a lot on this thing.
I'm hoping the fact that its on FOX doesn't mean they have to dull down the blood/horror element. Although considering "The Following" sometimes goes into Saw territory with the gore, it shouldn't be that big of an issue. The comedy shouldn't be any more comedic then Scream/Coven though, I have a feeling Ryan might up it a little.