I'm just watching the most recent season now, #3, and liking it as much as ever.
To start with Nathan Fillian is a bit of a hoot to watch and I'm a big fan. He's got this "everyman" quality about him with a double dose of humility and humor. For you real fans you'll
remember him in the short lived series, but absolutely terrific "Firefly." He was Capt Malcom "Mal" Reynolds famous for his brown coat. He's done a ton of stuff since then (2002) and
you may have seen him in the fun series "Castle."
In this show he plays a middle-aged man who joins the PD as a rookie. Yes, that gives the writers a whole lot to work with. And they use it wisely. Like most of these scripted series time
has to be spent getting a bit 'soapy" so as to work through character development. Fortunately they manage it without crossing the line, and you know which one I mean. They don't
spend too much time on any particular non-cop personal perspectives, but enough so you can develop a cheering interest in your favorites.
The director, IMHO, does a fine job in providing the viewer a serious look at the inside workings of a big city PD, which I have found interesting as well as realistic. Nothing ground breaking
but you can tell real research was/is involved in the presentation.
I'm watching it on Amazon, but it can me easily found on other mediums as it is just a regular show on ABC.
So, if you find the trailer rouses your interest check it out and let me know what you think.
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To start with Nathan Fillian is a bit of a hoot to watch and I'm a big fan. He's got this "everyman" quality about him with a double dose of humility and humor. For you real fans you'll
remember him in the short lived series, but absolutely terrific "Firefly." He was Capt Malcom "Mal" Reynolds famous for his brown coat. He's done a ton of stuff since then (2002) and
you may have seen him in the fun series "Castle."
In this show he plays a middle-aged man who joins the PD as a rookie. Yes, that gives the writers a whole lot to work with. And they use it wisely. Like most of these scripted series time
has to be spent getting a bit 'soapy" so as to work through character development. Fortunately they manage it without crossing the line, and you know which one I mean. They don't
spend too much time on any particular non-cop personal perspectives, but enough so you can develop a cheering interest in your favorites.
The director, IMHO, does a fine job in providing the viewer a serious look at the inside workings of a big city PD, which I have found interesting as well as realistic. Nothing ground breaking
but you can tell real research was/is involved in the presentation.
I'm watching it on Amazon, but it can me easily found on other mediums as it is just a regular show on ABC.
So, if you find the trailer rouses your interest check it out and let me know what you think.
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