Arch I have thoroughly enjoyed the duly lavish and marvellous The Last Tycoon so I am bewildered and extremely dissapointed at the news a second series has not been commissioned. TLT is a high quality, well crafted and well acted show based on superlative source material both literary and actual. Hollywood's heyday is a much untapped source for an ongoing drama (especially in tv) and TLT brilliantly and vividly evokes the era. I sincerely hope Amazon will rethink its decision before it's too late. There is much to be said for timeless, enduring quality programming as opposed to yet another pastiche of blockbuster Game of Thrones as is the rumoured plan.

ozziemaland Season 1 of TLT should win Emmys for many in the cast and for many of the usual production categories. It is breathtaking TV. The story line from FSF's novel and all of the screenplay are close to being a perfect drama. Dominque McElligott, a transported Dubliner playing a Wisconsinite, is a treasure. Matt Bomer is convincing in the romantic (heterosexual) lead. Although FSF did not finish his book, I rather think that having more seasons would detract from a beautiful beginning, middle, and end.

jeffstill The premise and execution of this show is excellent. Superb acting, intriguing and juicy story lines, and the sets and costumes magnificent. Bomer is the best he's ever been, Grammar always holds the screen, and Lily Collins is quite good as well. From the opening credits to the final image, this was a great watch. Can't wait for season 2!

TanakaK The concept for such a series is strong and intriguing. Sadly, this pilot does not represent a very good effort. As is so often the case these days the emphasis seems to be technical rather than talent. The scenes are nicely dressed although often lit too strongly and too cool. But the bigger problem is that most of the characters are just that: characters. The dialog is insipidly cliché. The actors all look and act like 21st century teenagers.Translating period pieces onto any screen in an engaging way has always been challenging. Translating Fitzgerald doubles that challenge, as his stories are virtual bear traps for lesser talents to create comic strips like this.I don't know where all the glowing reviews are coming from. I cannot imagine many others saw this pilot any differently than I did.