I watched the first two episodes of this show, and I can honestly say that I have never been more frustrated in a TV show in my life. The funny thing is, despite my Christian upbringing, it was not the Jesus chats that bothered me...the most. For those of you who watched the first episode, you might agree with me. The show was doing alright until the first Sunday dinner. Then it went downhill so fast I could hardly believe it.
So, let's summarize. First we have a Priest who has random chats with Jesus, kinda funny but pointless, and unfortunately, not the worst part of the show. Next we have his wife...who I can honestly say is the only character who I don't hate.
Now we get to the kids. I will say this right now, the fact that their son is gay does not bother me in the least. To be honest, as a gay kid brought up in a Christian home, I can relate to him and I think the character is great. What I hate is that there is not a single scene he is in where it is not mentioned in some way shape or form that he's gay. Seriously, after the first two times, WE GET IT! Next we have Adam, the adopted son,(again a good Christian stereotype), who is also the standard teenage boy who only thinks with one part of his body. Combined with him dating the daughter of racist parents, well, you get the idea.
Finally there is the rebellious daughter. There is one in every family, and the one welcome change from standard shows is that it is a girl in this one. However, the idea is the same.
Throw in some dealings with a Catholic Priest/mob connection, missing millions, and family illness back plots, it all leads to one thing. A very VERY bad imitation of 7th Heaven and an attempt to fill 7 seasons worth of plot lines into a two hour pilot. It seemed like anytime something happened I was yelling at the TV because I was so mad at it. The most angering thing is, I will probably watch it next week to give it another chance...maybe.
So, let's summarize. First we have a Priest who has random chats with Jesus, kinda funny but pointless, and unfortunately, not the worst part of the show. Next we have his wife...who I can honestly say is the only character who I don't hate.
Now we get to the kids. I will say this right now, the fact that their son is gay does not bother me in the least. To be honest, as a gay kid brought up in a Christian home, I can relate to him and I think the character is great. What I hate is that there is not a single scene he is in where it is not mentioned in some way shape or form that he's gay. Seriously, after the first two times, WE GET IT! Next we have Adam, the adopted son,(again a good Christian stereotype), who is also the standard teenage boy who only thinks with one part of his body. Combined with him dating the daughter of racist parents, well, you get the idea.
Finally there is the rebellious daughter. There is one in every family, and the one welcome change from standard shows is that it is a girl in this one. However, the idea is the same.
Throw in some dealings with a Catholic Priest/mob connection, missing millions, and family illness back plots, it all leads to one thing. A very VERY bad imitation of 7th Heaven and an attempt to fill 7 seasons worth of plot lines into a two hour pilot. It seemed like anytime something happened I was yelling at the TV because I was so mad at it. The most angering thing is, I will probably watch it next week to give it another chance...maybe.