I was really hoping to like this show because it isn't the standard, cookie cutter Hallmark love story. But, for me, it is too much work. My wife and I are constantly having to pause the show and make sure we understand who is who, and what year it is. And there seems to be a lot of sub plots going on. Ex-husbands, boyfriends (sort of) a missing little boy (we've kind of forgotten about him), an all-knowing science teacher, a boat that never hit the water and on and on. And so far, it has been all serious drama with zero humor to lighten things up.
On top of all that, this takes place in a small town on the east coast, where it seems to be the most diversely populated and welcoming place in the country. The casting director has managed to have pretty much every ethnic group represented. Just doesn't seem typical of that area.
It's interesting, but it's hard to relax and enjoy when so much is going on. It's complicated and requires active participation as a viewer.
On top of all that, this takes place in a small town on the east coast, where it seems to be the most diversely populated and welcoming place in the country. The casting director has managed to have pretty much every ethnic group represented. Just doesn't seem typical of that area.
It's interesting, but it's hard to relax and enjoy when so much is going on. It's complicated and requires active participation as a viewer.