I really enjoy shows like Law & Order. Shows that allow you to follow a story that is tied up at the end of the hour. I watch TV to escape from heavy thoughts and feelings, so a police procedural is just the thing. I tend to avoid shows that build tension and suspense...
I thought The Calling would be an easy-to-watch show because of David E. Kelley's other credentials. It's really not like his other stuff at all.
This show demonstrates a mastery of storytelling. From the start, we are drawn into the lives of a number of characters that revolve around a missing teenage boy. As the episodes go on, we come to learn more about the boy and what significance these people had to the missing teenager, what is going on in their lives that might have culminated in his disappearance.
We've all seen police shows where the lead detective is some kind of savant, dedicated but deeply flawed. It gets to be a bit of a tedious and overused trope. But Avraham Avraham, the lead character, draws you in with his unique perspective on humanity and unique approach towards the questioning of persons of interest. He's mysterious, yes, but in a fresh and interesting way.
The supporting characters are coming into their own three episodes in as well and the acting is very good.
I'm really enjoying this ride into the unknown. Very keen to see this show continue.
I thought The Calling would be an easy-to-watch show because of David E. Kelley's other credentials. It's really not like his other stuff at all.
This show demonstrates a mastery of storytelling. From the start, we are drawn into the lives of a number of characters that revolve around a missing teenage boy. As the episodes go on, we come to learn more about the boy and what significance these people had to the missing teenager, what is going on in their lives that might have culminated in his disappearance.
We've all seen police shows where the lead detective is some kind of savant, dedicated but deeply flawed. It gets to be a bit of a tedious and overused trope. But Avraham Avraham, the lead character, draws you in with his unique perspective on humanity and unique approach towards the questioning of persons of interest. He's mysterious, yes, but in a fresh and interesting way.
The supporting characters are coming into their own three episodes in as well and the acting is very good.
I'm really enjoying this ride into the unknown. Very keen to see this show continue.