Another show I thought was well written, well acted and artistically presented bites the dust. And yes, they gave us an ending - a quick wrap-up, admittedly, after being told only a month ago that the show was cancelled. and no, it wasn't nearly as dark as the ending to the British version - I don't know if American audiences would be comfortable with the UK versions end. Maybe. At least this was written with embedded clues throughout the 17 episodes, so again - it was thought out. But it's strength was in the performances, and the characterizations and the music and views of New York and our culture in '73. You wanted to know about the characters.
And it was funny - the makers of this show were the same people who did "October Road". So there were a couple of quiet tributes along the way... such as last night's sign that said "Catoldo Housing", after the Ray 'Big Cat Catoldo character. Fairly subtle.
And now we can of course look forward to more vapid, useless programming by the networks to fill the slot. Nothing like a fake, idiotic, "un-scripted", demeaning, insulting and above all CHEAP 'reality' show to lure in more fools of the target demographic.
"May you find a home wherever you land."
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