Being somewhat disenchanted by many of the new offerings that others rave about, I searched for an older series I hadn't yet watched, and stumbled upon this show. As a Jonathan Tucker fan, I was compelled to try it out given his starring role.
It's not as gritty and authentic as some of the newer series, but that alone is never enough to captivate me. There must be a compelling story at its core, and this show delivers a good story that's worth watching.
I found Keith Nobb's narration as Joey 'ice cream' to be annoying and detracting from the overall viewing experience. However, as the series progressed and his narration became less prominent or ceased altogether, the storytelling showed promise as the drama took center stage.
Unfortunately, the music doesn't help with the viewing experience, either. At times the music is just downright awful, while other times I found myself puzzled about the intended audience, as the music seemed to target the Dawson's Creek crowd rather than complement the grittier tone of organized crime and violence. The romantic scenes with Olivia Wilde and the girlish bickering between brothers also gives me the teen soap opera vibe. I can see why this series was canceled, as I think it struggled to find its audience.
To be honest, if it wasn't for Jonathan Tucker, I might have given up on this series after watching the pilot. Yet, despite its flaws, this show pulled me in just enough to continue watching. Overall, the show is watchable and worth a try if you haven't seen it.
It's not as gritty and authentic as some of the newer series, but that alone is never enough to captivate me. There must be a compelling story at its core, and this show delivers a good story that's worth watching.
I found Keith Nobb's narration as Joey 'ice cream' to be annoying and detracting from the overall viewing experience. However, as the series progressed and his narration became less prominent or ceased altogether, the storytelling showed promise as the drama took center stage.
Unfortunately, the music doesn't help with the viewing experience, either. At times the music is just downright awful, while other times I found myself puzzled about the intended audience, as the music seemed to target the Dawson's Creek crowd rather than complement the grittier tone of organized crime and violence. The romantic scenes with Olivia Wilde and the girlish bickering between brothers also gives me the teen soap opera vibe. I can see why this series was canceled, as I think it struggled to find its audience.
To be honest, if it wasn't for Jonathan Tucker, I might have given up on this series after watching the pilot. Yet, despite its flaws, this show pulled me in just enough to continue watching. Overall, the show is watchable and worth a try if you haven't seen it.