I'm going to hold off commiting to a number because I am interested enough to want to watch again and find out what happens. BUT, the acting isn't great and I'm guessing that may be on the director. The writing isn't all that hot either so I'm hoping they find their stride quickly and smooth out the rough spots. There is enough there to create some intrigue. If they can get some consistencies in the relationships and develop the characters a little it could end up being okay.
A first episode can sometimes be a little scattershot since they have to establish background quickly so we'll see if it pulls together in the next couple of episodes. It feels at times like somebody in production thinks it should be a sitcom and might be pushing for a laugh-track. I hope they keep their wits about them and nurture intelligent humor.
Don't head in the direction of taking the easy way out. Build good dialogue, maintain an interesting plot, and work on character development and relationships.
Addendum: The way I rate shows... I don't usually review anything less than a 7 because 6 would be a failing grade and I won't waste my time watching it. I'm old; I don't know how much time I've got left. Since I probably turned it off before getting even halfway through, it wouldn't be fair to rate or review it. 7 is watchable but I may go a while between episodes since, though somewhat entertaining, there are other shows more interesting or compelling. 8 would be a regular in my lineup. 9 is a must see and probably bingeable. 10 is just the epitome of superbity and headed for my all-time favorites list. I'm adding this to my reviews because it seems there are a lot of binary reactions to pretty much everything these days. I am not a like/unlike kind of guy. I see a lot of grays so if I give something a 10 it doesn't mean the only alternative is a 1.
A first episode can sometimes be a little scattershot since they have to establish background quickly so we'll see if it pulls together in the next couple of episodes. It feels at times like somebody in production thinks it should be a sitcom and might be pushing for a laugh-track. I hope they keep their wits about them and nurture intelligent humor.
Don't head in the direction of taking the easy way out. Build good dialogue, maintain an interesting plot, and work on character development and relationships.
Addendum: The way I rate shows... I don't usually review anything less than a 7 because 6 would be a failing grade and I won't waste my time watching it. I'm old; I don't know how much time I've got left. Since I probably turned it off before getting even halfway through, it wouldn't be fair to rate or review it. 7 is watchable but I may go a while between episodes since, though somewhat entertaining, there are other shows more interesting or compelling. 8 would be a regular in my lineup. 9 is a must see and probably bingeable. 10 is just the epitome of superbity and headed for my all-time favorites list. I'm adding this to my reviews because it seems there are a lot of binary reactions to pretty much everything these days. I am not a like/unlike kind of guy. I see a lot of grays so if I give something a 10 it doesn't mean the only alternative is a 1.