The premise of the story is decent, and the little actress is adorable, but the writing seems to be trying a little too hard. Maybe it's plot or technical issues, maybe it's intentional leading to a surprise down the road, I'm not sure yet. But it better be a good one if it is, because so far it makes the writing look cheesy. Aside from the little girl, finding suspicious otherworldly items/events that should be reported to the "proper" departments, but kept between a few small town folk, just doesn't make sense. My other issue is the casting of Allison Tolman and Robert Bailey Jr.; neither fit the character/role of police personnel, especially Bailey Jr. who looks like he should still be in high-school, and not a cop. Still, the directing is very good as is the score and pacing. I'll give it a chance past the 2 episodes I've already seen before writing this review, but for now, it's a generous 7/10 from me. And don't be fooled by the fake 9's and 10's, sad the producers had to resort to that.
Edit: Nov 26: down to a 5/10 See my review Episode 8 "American Chestnut" to see why.
Edit: Nov 26: down to a 5/10 See my review Episode 8 "American Chestnut" to see why.