I don't mind the writing at all, but after watching the pilot I have three major problems. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> First is the unsettling idea that the show is milking a serious and disruptive psychological disorder for slapstick effect. It doesn't offend me as much as it makes me feel unsettled to witness the havoc and the pain. A parallel is if Doctor House kept falling down the stairs. (I understand that this concept was not introduced by Ms. Cody, she's just the ongoing lead show writer) <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Second, Toni Collette is a wonderful actress with some great work behind her, but her on-screen charm runs the gamut from repulsive to alluring. Even if that's the point of having her here, I'm not into it. I particularly don't want to see her imitating a truck driver. It makes me want to see what's on HBO.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Speaking of... my third problem is that it's on Showtime. A complete dealbreaker.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> If neither of the above are deterrents, the show holds up pretty well otherwise.
posted by Brian Van at 2009-01-02 12:40:36 
