Good premise but they're trying to develop the mystery's most significant character using the performer who has the expressive range of a turnip. I know there have been other shows that have done a great job of "being about what they're not supposedly about" - "Twin Peaks" isn't really about Laura Palmer's murder; most of the supporting characters in "Boardwalk Empire" are more interesting than Nucky. But when questions like "did Sting poison the dog" generate as much intrigue as "what's Mabel's deal?" that's a problem.
It's like a cup of warm milk before bed. What I actually liked about it best was Reservation Dogs followed it on Hulu. That show is pretty darn good. I'll continue with this show and see where it goes. It's light and definitely is aimed at those who were just a few years too young to get into Matlock.
Started watching it last night, will probably just keep watching it because it takes place in the neighborhood where my wife grew up.
Looks like this was picked up for a second season. I was thinking it was just a one-off, and I'm not sure if they can keep interest for too long, but good for them.
I'm enjoying it. I love the premise. It's randomly funny and the not quite Rear Window/"Manhattan Murder Mystery" premise is fun.
I think the episode that launched today was the funniest so far, especially Martin Short and his car.
I’m happy to hear this is getting a second season… though I’m not sure if they will still be investigating this murder or a new one?! I hope this one gets resolved…
Or did he? Once that you've decided on a killing First you make a stone of your heart And if you find that your hands are still willing Then you can turn a murder into art
This week's episode with the hearing-impaired son was really intense! The muffled sound really added to the tense feeling of the episode. I'll be interested to see how the season finale plays out. I'm happy there will be a second season!
Very cool episode. The only aspect I found wanting was Nathan Lane using "Soliloquy" to try to get Theo to hear, or at least feel, music. It's freakin' Carousel, man! Play the waltz, or "If I Loved You" or "You'll Never Walk Alone"... those are ten times as musical as "Soliloquy".
The rumbling seemed to gradually get louder throughout the episode. It was starting to irritate my ears, so I thought I'd turn off the subwoofer. Then I realized, they didn't mix it into the subwoofer; it was all in the front left and right speakers. Or, maybe Hulu (despite showing 5.1 on my AVR) only really transmits 5.0 via AppleTV.
It's pretty clearly chosen because of the emotional impact of comparing the father/son relationship in the TV show to the piece from Carousel, where Billy sings about the same.
