Ever since Picket Fences went off the air, I've been waiting, ever so
freaking patiently, for another great melodrama to come along
from David Kelley. And though Boston Public started off alright, it
sank, rather quickly.
So I'd given up by the time I heard about this one, the Brotherhood
of Poland. And I thought, "What an unappealing title for a show."
But, I found myself home the night it debuted, and figured since
there's nothing good on tv anymore, I'd watch it. And I did. And,
Brotherhood left an indifferent impression on me. It wasn't great
enough to get me excited and hopeful, but it wasn't terrible enough
for me to disregard it completely. So I've kept watching.
And last night, the fifth episode aired, and it's got Picket Fences
Deux written all over it. And I love it. It's blatantly similar to Picket
Fences but that's just fine with me, I've been waiting for this for
years. The actors seem to be connecting more, and the writing
seems to be getting a little less awkward...maybe Brotherhood just
needed to stretch its legs for a few weeks before it started to pick
up some steam? I really don't care if it's 'inaccurate' as far as New
Hampshire towns are concerned, I don't mind that reality seems to
get checked at the door (that makes it better, if you ask me); it's a
fun and quirky show with smart humor and all the melodrama of a
Sirk movie. And wow, Randy Quaid did some fine acting last night;
I've never really seem him in serious roles, and never thought he
could pull them off, but last night he actually impressed me with
his skills. Give this little show a try, it's only been getting better.
freaking patiently, for another great melodrama to come along
from David Kelley. And though Boston Public started off alright, it
sank, rather quickly.
So I'd given up by the time I heard about this one, the Brotherhood
of Poland. And I thought, "What an unappealing title for a show."
But, I found myself home the night it debuted, and figured since
there's nothing good on tv anymore, I'd watch it. And I did. And,
Brotherhood left an indifferent impression on me. It wasn't great
enough to get me excited and hopeful, but it wasn't terrible enough
for me to disregard it completely. So I've kept watching.
And last night, the fifth episode aired, and it's got Picket Fences
Deux written all over it. And I love it. It's blatantly similar to Picket
Fences but that's just fine with me, I've been waiting for this for
years. The actors seem to be connecting more, and the writing
seems to be getting a little less awkward...maybe Brotherhood just
needed to stretch its legs for a few weeks before it started to pick
up some steam? I really don't care if it's 'inaccurate' as far as New
Hampshire towns are concerned, I don't mind that reality seems to
get checked at the door (that makes it better, if you ask me); it's a
fun and quirky show with smart humor and all the melodrama of a
Sirk movie. And wow, Randy Quaid did some fine acting last night;
I've never really seem him in serious roles, and never thought he
could pull them off, but last night he actually impressed me with
his skills. Give this little show a try, it's only been getting better.
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