It is easy to see why this show only lasted 15 episodes; the storylines are obvious and predictable, and the producers apparently couldn't make up their minds whether to make a zany country comedy, a'la Green Acres, or a conventional family "dramedy". Although some of the dialogue contains genuine wit, a good cast is generally wasted on the weak plots. Picture quality is lacking also; while bright and colorful, the sharpness (or lack of it) resembles an upscaled VHS tape. At the time of writing this, the series is available on Amazon's Prime streaming service; if you're a Prime member, I'd recommend watching there rather than shelling out the money for the DVD set. While not a terrible show, it's not exactly a classic either.
Review of Harts of the West
