Wilfred isn't just a series that premieres this Thursday night on FX.

It's also the name of a dog on the show, one described by actor Jason Gann in the following trailer as "part labrador. Part Russell Crowe on a bender."

Indeed, Wilfred thinks he's a human being - and Ryan (a suicidal young man going through a nervous breakdown, played by Elijah Wood) sees his neighbor's canine as just that. It's safe to say this won't be your average sitcom.

Get an in-depth look at the characters and the premise below and then return to TV Fanatic soon after Wilfred premiere for a detailed review...

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