Think the current IMDb rating is pretty much on the money. The (no longer in production) show is better than some, worse than others. The most common problem with these "high concept" shows that come (and go, like the wind) is that the first episode -- usually the one that sold the pilot to the network -- is good, often great, but the followup, the notion of running the same extended story week to week is, well, not so much...
Another issue (aside from carrying the story) is the cast. On paper they look like an interesting fit. In real life ... not so much. In fact, it is hard to imagine a cast with less internal chemistry. The irony of course is that the story REQUIRES them to be uncomfortable with being "drafted" (press-ganged) into this shoebox of a storyline so you could argue that the acting matches the story...? Uncomfortable on paper. Uncomfortable on camera. But the bottom line is that they all look like they would rather be somewhere else. Spiner especially.
Gugino is a breath of fresh air. Highly charismatic with a face that seems to change from frame to frame depending on the camera angle. Liked her work in Watchmen. She tries hard, often carries the entire production, but it is just not enough.
Another issue (aside from carrying the story) is the cast. On paper they look like an interesting fit. In real life ... not so much. In fact, it is hard to imagine a cast with less internal chemistry. The irony of course is that the story REQUIRES them to be uncomfortable with being "drafted" (press-ganged) into this shoebox of a storyline so you could argue that the acting matches the story...? Uncomfortable on paper. Uncomfortable on camera. But the bottom line is that they all look like they would rather be somewhere else. Spiner especially.
Gugino is a breath of fresh air. Highly charismatic with a face that seems to change from frame to frame depending on the camera angle. Liked her work in Watchmen. She tries hard, often carries the entire production, but it is just not enough.