The first episode of season one struck me similarly to my seminal reaction to the first X-Files episode. And I was excited with this prospect. Even without Molder and Scully.
However, after watching half of the first season something has become apparent. The performances, production design, cinematography, and general mood are great. The scripts are spotty though. They tend to end abruptly, leaving the conclusions unresolved or "open-ended." And as a viewer I feel that this is a let down, or indicative of lazy writing.
These meandering storylines are allowable for a few, errand episodes within a season, however, it seems to be a series pattern.
None-the-less, I'll continue watching because there are some satisfying pay-offs within this series. You just have to wade through the murk.
However, after watching half of the first season something has become apparent. The performances, production design, cinematography, and general mood are great. The scripts are spotty though. They tend to end abruptly, leaving the conclusions unresolved or "open-ended." And as a viewer I feel that this is a let down, or indicative of lazy writing.
These meandering storylines are allowable for a few, errand episodes within a season, however, it seems to be a series pattern.
None-the-less, I'll continue watching because there are some satisfying pay-offs within this series. You just have to wade through the murk.