And while all those things are true, the show has a dark streak I wasn't expecting. I won't go into to much detail since I don't want to spoil it, but suffice it to say I was surprised by some of the plot points, especially those involving horrible death. Which, I don't know about you, is always welcome in my television shows.I was also surprised by the clever writing. The show has some very funny bits (usually coming from Rebecca Romijn's character), but all the characters are likable and get in some quips.
Also, Paul Gross as the mysterious Darryl Van Horne is clearly having a ball. While not as seemingly evil and crazy as Jack Nicholson (but who is, really?), he has that devilish charm thing down pat. And I've basically been in love with him ever since he played Constable Benton Fraser, a Canadian Mountie, in the dearly departed show Due South, circa 1997.So to sum up, I really like the show, find none of the characters annoying, and am pleasantly surprised by the dark streak running through the show's core. I was sure the basic plot premise would be difficult to maintain, but they seem to be setting up some interesting mythology and arcs to carry onward. Y'all should watch it; all three current episodes are available on ABC's website.
Oh, did I mention the eye candy?
Rowr.
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Maybe I didn't give it enough of a chance, but I couldn't get through an entire episode of Eastwick. I was drawn in by Jaime Ray Newman's character and the storyline with her abusive husband, but the other two left me cold. Lindsay Price's character had me constantly rolling my eyes, and Rebecca Romijn's character made me realize why Harry Potter characters don't like Luna Lovegood. I do love me some Paul Gross, though.
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