One of the great new shows

thrall7

This is the best drama on TV now, with the possible exception of Breaking Bad. It is imaginative; brilliantly written; and has a wonderful cast. One of things I particularly like about it is how convincing the set is in portraying the miserable living conditions virtually everyone lived in during the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the 19th Century. The location scouts and set designers deserve a lot of praise.

The acting on the show is compelling, which is saying something since there really aren't a lot of likable characters for viewers to sympathize with from week to week. The writers have done a fine job of revealing previously unknown layers to the characters, such as the background of Anson Mount's lead role, revealing him to be a well-educated member of high Southern society, not a gun for hire. The Swede is another fascinating character, whose transformation has been great to follow. Common's acting ability has been a surprise to me as well. It is a great cast. If you haven't been watching it, catch up to it on demand or however you can. You've been missing one of the great new shows.

score 9/10

thrall7 25 October 2012

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