It was okay. I'm not familiar with any of the original Perry Mason works so I can't comment there. But this pilot was just standard as far as pilots go. Some pilots are very good at subtly introducing characters, plot points, settings etc. but I can't say this one was that good. Sometimes dialogue felt unnatural and a bit cliché and the episode as a whole was quite slow. That being said, it's a very dark crime and the episode has opened up for a lot of intrigue. I'm a fan of the whole 1930s look; the costume and set design are amazing. From a direction standpoint it was good, nothing spectacular. Generally the pilot did a good job of introducing Perry Mason and giving some insight into him. I just hope that as we go along, this show will give me reason to believe that it will be more than just another detective series
Low 7
Low 7