What people should've realized before even watching this, was that Tim Van Patten (The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire) was directing this series, and that it wasn't going to be your Grandpappy's Perry Mason. The trailer alone shows you that. As a fan of The Sopranos, and most definitely, Boardwalk Empire,(Arguably the best series ever) I found this pilot absolutely refreshing to the garbage that passes for TV these days. This is my first review since Joker, and I can see doing many more, but if I could binge this whole season, I don't think I would've been able to before watching this entire 1st season. Bravo to the directorial return of Tim Van Patten, and the premiere of Perry Mason! It's too bad that people couldn't enjoy a new original take on Perry Mason, but they sure can rave about a CW show, even if it's been running on fumes for a long time. People have no taste these days
Review of Chapter One
