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In Hollywood circles the TV development business is often described derisively as 10,000 people running to the spot where lightning just struck.But in an industry where attempting to replicate past success is as much about ambition as necessity, this coming season is something of an anomaly. Rather than churn out family comedies in the vein of the popular “Modern Family” or attempt to clone the musical dramedy “Glee,” the networks are approaching the fall season with their hopes pinned on series more akin to “Flash Forward” and “Friends” in style. Though many of these new offerings have largely underwhelmed television critics, there are some standouts worth noting — and watching.