michaelrthomson
A last, something fresh and new, that isn't more reality trash thrust upon us... it has more depth than the Kardashians could ever hope to, and more heart than much of the fodder on offer these days.Its a wonderful flashback for those of us who were teens in the 80s, the stone wash denim, the hightop shoes, and all that neon.... it's well thought out and although I grew up from from New York and all that entails, I can certainly appreciate what is being shown here with nostalgia.The story lines seem to be going somewhere, it has multiple layers with at times complex character behaviour, it seems to me to be telling a story about family, and the reality behind the truth that a family isn't always about biology.The acting is mostly good, there are a few bumps along the way I will say, but those of better acting ability do compensate mostly for those who are simply lacking experience in front of a camera. On the dislike side, the guy from Dawsons Creek, awful character, and if he could indeed ever act it appears he forgot how to which is a surprise as he is probably the face most well recognised in this.Its certainly a colourful and entertaining show, it appears to confront issues of the time reasonably head on and with honesty and relevance that would have been the norm back then. I find it mostly engaging and enjoyable, and certainly think it is worth the investment of time, no doubt you will become as hooked and interested in the evolving stories of the lead characters as I am.I trust this show will continue beyond the current first season, as I say, in a sea of rubbish this is an oasis.
