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Granite Flats (2013)
I tried to like this show, but ...
I think I gave it more than a fair chance, but maybe it wasn't meant to be watched by adults. Grandkids, forgive me; after all these episodes, you'll have to go it alone. I think the show borders on terrible.
Is it the acting? The direction? The writing? The music? Yes!!!
The story moves along like molasses in January. And then, the words -- the words the actors speak. Who talks like that? They all sound like robots. I grew up in the '50s and '60s, and I can tell you, neither kids nor adults spoke in such a way -- highly educated or high school dropout. Father Knows Best and Leave It to Beaver are more realistic than this show when it comes to depicting conversation.
I'm guessing the actors are doing the best they can, struggling under the load of verbiage. They need some leeway in interpreting their roles. The director and writers must realize this is the 1960's we're talking about (and talking in), not the -- what would it be? -- 1860's or 1760's. (Or maybe the original Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew mysteries of the 1930's. A few more years and the kids will be old enough to go cruise around Granite Flats in their "roadster.")
The music, oh so mysterious -- all the time -- to match the cryptic dialogue delivered in such an over-the-top sinister way. Boo! Which points out another problem in the writing. This show badly needs some sustained lighter moments, not just a quick brush of humor.
I could go on and on, but then this would be as depressing as the show is with its plot wandering around and around, looking for some merciful ending.