Not a rule breaker or an award winner. But enough to keep your attention. Some of the twists are a bit telegraphed, I guessed a few of the 'surprises' and was proven right. I think more of a show, don't tell format would make this better, we're not all morons.
The worst thing about this is the awful incidental music. Was it recorded in 1985 and just pulled off of a shelf to save money? It needs to improve.
The lead, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo is convincing, he has big boots to fill so decides not to try and does it his own way. I like the fact that a ton of WASP's and book fans will be spitting feathers that he's now an American Mexican. The supporting cast do their job well too. It was refreshing to see that his daughter is no looker or a typical Californian stick insect starlet.
I've watched the lot now. There's a main plot with several sub plots to give it some variety. There's a very light sprinkling of humour, and a scenery chewing soapy personal drama. This 'will they, won't they' plot got a tad tedious though. I wanted to take him aside and say 'dude, she's being a bit of a cow, again, just move on', but alas it wasn't possible.
The underlying message is that the strong and true of heart, no matter their failings, will always prevail despite the odds. This is make belief after all. Ironic that it's made in a country where the reality is justice is what you can afford and the poor should just shut up and do their time even if they're innocent because no one really cares.
The final shot has already set us up for the next series, I'll definitely watch it, but may change my mind if it's as patronising as season 1.
The worst thing about this is the awful incidental music. Was it recorded in 1985 and just pulled off of a shelf to save money? It needs to improve.
The lead, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo is convincing, he has big boots to fill so decides not to try and does it his own way. I like the fact that a ton of WASP's and book fans will be spitting feathers that he's now an American Mexican. The supporting cast do their job well too. It was refreshing to see that his daughter is no looker or a typical Californian stick insect starlet.
I've watched the lot now. There's a main plot with several sub plots to give it some variety. There's a very light sprinkling of humour, and a scenery chewing soapy personal drama. This 'will they, won't they' plot got a tad tedious though. I wanted to take him aside and say 'dude, she's being a bit of a cow, again, just move on', but alas it wasn't possible.
The underlying message is that the strong and true of heart, no matter their failings, will always prevail despite the odds. This is make belief after all. Ironic that it's made in a country where the reality is justice is what you can afford and the poor should just shut up and do their time even if they're innocent because no one really cares.
The final shot has already set us up for the next series, I'll definitely watch it, but may change my mind if it's as patronising as season 1.