Years ago when this first aired, I couldnt be bothered to commit to a weekly show that would go on for years. But I've recently binged Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, The (brilliant)West Wing and now this.
Personally despite being watchable, it doesnt have the quick-fire humour of TWW, and is all the poorer for it.
However there are some good storyline and good acting. Diane and Eli hold it all together. I'm wondering if the actress playing Alevia has succumbed to Botox, as her emotion range is zero - her face barely moves. Kalinda also is too permanently severe - would a slip of a young woman really have an outward tough job I don't think so. No problem with Will, and his exit will be missed.
As usual (and sadly) we have to endure some extremely unlikeable kids. The two teenagers create havoc, have no manners, and are as thick as planks, yet all the parents say (Peter and Alicia) is "its OK its not your fault". They needed bawling out and disciplined. Yet tv and film parents are always portrayed giving a softly softly approach - wrong !
Personally despite being watchable, it doesnt have the quick-fire humour of TWW, and is all the poorer for it.
However there are some good storyline and good acting. Diane and Eli hold it all together. I'm wondering if the actress playing Alevia has succumbed to Botox, as her emotion range is zero - her face barely moves. Kalinda also is too permanently severe - would a slip of a young woman really have an outward tough job I don't think so. No problem with Will, and his exit will be missed.
As usual (and sadly) we have to endure some extremely unlikeable kids. The two teenagers create havoc, have no manners, and are as thick as planks, yet all the parents say (Peter and Alicia) is "its OK its not your fault". They needed bawling out and disciplined. Yet tv and film parents are always portrayed giving a softly softly approach - wrong !
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