Wednesday September 26, 2007
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When attorney Nick George's father dies, Nick takes over his law practice and must take care of the Darlings and their problems, including human trafficking, illegitimate children, and illicit affairs.
Read Full Recap » (warning: possible spoilers!)A friend of mine told me to watch this show so I finally decided to give it a shot. This is the Pilot episode and it introduced the stories and characters. I loved how everything was introduced. The (excuse me because I don't remember any names) main character's past in introduced and then it flashes to the present. I like how we first meet the rich family and get to see their various personalities. This episode was great in introducing everyone and also the plot. At the end of the episode we learn that the main character is going to look for his father's killer. Overall, great character development episode. It was also fresh, different, and funny.
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Just watched this episode and thought it was O.K, nothing special.
In the Pilot episode we get meet the characters and see what the show is about.
This episode starts off with Nick a attorney who's father who also was an attorney worked for the Darling Family, but suddendly dies in a plane crash. The head of the Darling led by Patrick Darling gives him a propersition in leading the Family's Affiar's in offering 10 Million in which he eventually takes, though he insisted he would not work for them (who the hell is gonna turned that amount of cash down).
Every member of the family soon come to him for his help, Reverend Brian has an illegitimate son, who was dropped off by his mother without warning soon ran off, leaving Brian with a son he never knew he had. However, the school will only accept the child if he formally accepts the child as his own.
Patrick Darling is Involved in a relantionship with a trannie, we also find that Letitia was said to have an 40 year affair with Nick's father, all in all every member in the family have a secret in which it has to be kept apart from the Public.
Nick also finds out that his father might have been Killed and his determined to find out the truth, I might just stick around and see where this is going.
This episode start in cleverly by incorporating the backstory of the protaganist in flashbacks. It then launches into the first chaotic scene in buccaneering fashion where immediately I was struck by the mannerisms of each of the main cast, I suspect I will grow to love and hate over the course of the season. Already there are some very interesting and diverse characters. They will provide some very good foils for conflict in future. Howver in this episode their sparks of confrontation were kept to a minimum to allow for the other parts of teh story that needed telling.
We also see the adhesive factor that will have our protaganist stay until he has discovered the cause of his dads plane crash.
This looks like its going to be as great as Studio 60. Hope it doesnt share its fate.
Donald Sutherland. ...
The only reason I checked out this show. But it appears that there's much more to it!
Modern day soap opera? Perhaps. At least I got that vibe from the pilot.
Let me start off by saying that Peter Krause and Donald Sutherland completetly steal the show. They are amazing.
Also, the music choices. Perfect.
Now, as for the episode itself. Interesting concept, and definitely convinced me to watch the rest of the season.
The first 20 minutes were 10/10 easily! Incredible pacing, witty dialouge, amazing music choices(come on, the introduction of the Darling family... priceless!) Easily the most memorable moment of the pilot.
But then, it slowed down to regular pilot pacing. That means lot of exposition and barely any development. Still, it was enjoyable, and I'm already liking most of the characters which is good. All in all, perfect first half, 7/10 second half makes this a 8.5 pilot - impressive.
Wow, I've watched the episode for the second time now and I have to say: I LOVE IT. How opinions can change... hide show
In my first review I couldn't stop complaining about how this show lacked substance... Now I can only think: was I really saying that? Beside the fabulous acting of fan favorite Peter Krause and the marvelous Donald Sutherland, this show has it all - quirky humor, irony, satire and most of all: edge. Looks like the first time around I wasn't that particularly impressed by Krause's acting but maybe all I needed was a good dose of Six Feet Under (I finished the series only a few days ago) before I could fully appreciate it. Anyway, he's amazing in this pilot. Seeing him on-screen never ceases to bring a smile to my face. (Love it how his wife's name is Lisa here too, I almost thought I was watching SFU during the scene in which "Nick", stripped to his underwear, tries to persuade his hesitant wife that this new job will be good for them.)
A very energetic pilot. Can't wait to watch how things unfold!
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