Honestly, I was a little leery about the potential for this show; I've never been a big fan of the previous shows starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Robin Williams often has a tendency to take his schtick too far and well beyond the point at which the topic was humorous. However, the first 5 minutes of this show made me forget those reservations and drew me in, almost forcing me to become interested in the main characters and how things would evolve.
The supporting cast members each seemed to fit well together, especially James Wolk who definitely had chemistry with the humor of Robin Williams. Another surprising, but welcome, performance was that of Kelly Clarkson. Her role in this episode blends nicely with the script. Kudos to her acting as well as her singing parts, both of which were a genuine contribution to the success of the pilot.
There is no question this is a classic David E. Kelley style production. If the character depth and story lines continue to be as interesting as the pilot episode, this is sure to be another of Mr Kelley's many impressive successes.