Saving Grace (2007–2010) User Reviews

Smart, funny, feeling and real

[michealhise · 9/10 · 24 October 2008]

There's been a lot of talk that this show is vulgar, that Holly Hunter's character is repulsive and doesn't deserve saving. Through her constant struggles to find herself and her peace of mind after the tragic death of her sister from the OK bombings, her abuse from childhood, and a job that makes her question the common decency of human beings, Grace is portrayed in a way I think most people can relate to.

Sure, there is violence and nudity and harsh language. Life is FULL of that. Not everyone is Christian and not everyone finds nudity disgusting, but hearing people who profess themselves to be Christian and saying there is nothing in Holly Hunter's character worth saving doesn't sound very Christian to me.

Aside from all that, the character Grace feels real, raw, tragic and yet not without hope. She has moments (although brief) where a little piece of sage advice from Earl starts to sink in. In many cases in real life, when we hear something we know is right, but aren't ready to hear it, we deny it in our actions or our words. You see this conundrum with Grace. She is a representation of someone barely holding on before hitting rock bottom, and the way our lives can change (albeit slowly) when we start to think instead of just act.

This show is not only very well written, but well acted, well thought out, and conscious of the fact that not everyone is perfect. This is definitely not a show for people who like neat and tidy endings at the end of each episode, but great for those who like to ponder what it would be like in the portrayed characters shoes.

In closing, if people get offended by what they see on television; turn it off. Read a book, write a book, do the dishes, do something else. Don't continue to watch the show in complete disgust only to have something negative to blog about.

TNT has a winner, here

[sfbearcop · 8/10 · 24 July 2007]

It's obvious Ms. Hunter wanted to do this role. She's listed as one of the producers, so she either moved things forward or she's saving the production some money by taking some of her salary as back-end. I can certainly understand her desire to play Grace. Few women these days get to play tough, problem ridden cops who are struggling for some form of redemption. I guess if no one wants to write material like this for the big screen, we'll be seeing more high-value actresses on the small screen. Ms. Hunter follows Kyra Sedgwick in her series, and Glenn Close in her role on the Shield and in her new series.

Many reviews have had problems with the religion in the series opener. I don't and I'm anything but a church-goer. I found that the angel, splendidly played by Leon Rippy, whom I enjoyed in Deadwood, isn't everyone's idea of an angel, but I guess angels and gods can appear in any guise that suits their purpose and I'm sure that the tobacco-chewing Earl is more appropriate for the purpose of saving Grace Hanadarko -- whose name in almost the name of a town in Caddo County, Oklahoma; her's just has an added "H".

Since I'm watching "The Closer before it, I'm all set to keep watching "Saving Grace" for the long haul.

Wonderfully Real

[nailahjordan · 8/10 · 8 June 2008]

I first started watching "Saving Grace" because of Holly Hunter. She is one of my favorite actors, and I don't miss anything she's in.

The show caught me off guard with the rawness of the characters. I know nothing of Oklahoma, so I didn't notice the stereotypes. I appreciated the honesty of the characters. Flawed relationships, unhealthy relationships, work partners turning into bed partners. I think it happens more in law enforcement and medical facilities than most places. Watching the team interact is pretty much on point. I like that.

I also like seeing women over forty acting in a good series. I don't have to watch the twenty-somethings strut around reciting lines as if they were still first year drama students. Lorraine Toussaint and Lauren San Giacomo are wonderful in their supporting roles. I get to see three women who's work I admire and respect.

The subtle religious message is presented in a way that is inoffensive but definitely present. I find Earl to be like John Travolta's Michael, but not nearly as annoying. He's a flawed angel, but not in a way that makes you ask, "How can HE be an angle?!" All I can say is thank whatever deity is listening for giving Ms. Hunter the courage to push forward with this project, and the viewers who gave it a chance.

An excellent, original show - a wild ride!

[elizabuff72 · 10/10 · 17 September 2007]

What a cast! Holly Hunter, Leon Rippy, Laura San Giacomo, Lorraine Roussaint, etc.! Each show gets successively better as the writing gets tighter. No dumbing down here which is much appreciated. I hope this show goes on forever - seriously! Every episode is a an enexpected treat. You may not want to face some of the rougher issues the show raises about life, conscience, fear, God, and human nature. It's made me think about may past incidents in my personal life and how I chose to deal with them or chose not to. The writing is snappy and funny at times and at other times very touching. The chemistry between the cast members is palpable and every single character is original and interesting. What a true joy to know as a viewer I'm being asked to think and consider what I'm watching and make up my own mind rather than be spoon fed someone else's definition of good and evil. This is the only show I make sure I never miss!

The Pope may not be amused

[pontram · 30 March 2011]

This was a great show with wonderful actors, mainly good story lines and smart dialogs. It has a lot of cool lines especially for main actress Holly Hunter, who is really adorable as the center of all things in the show. After some time a solo that big would become a bit dull, but luckily there are a lot of great supporting actors, first of all Leon Rippy, who gives some Kind of Oklahoma-Style Angel, a really nice invention with all his southern accent and cowboy behavior.

As everyone knows, the story is about detective Grace Hanadarko, a drinking, smoking, swearing, scrappy fan-girl of all kinds of intercourse in her late 40's, and how she moves away from and back to God, as a result of some mystic incidents, one of them is the appearance of Angel Earl after she killed a pedestrian with her car, driving drunken.

Following the main character's lifestyle, the show is often rude, with graphic sexuality, sometimes offensive against the church or Christian belief. That's why I liked it, plus a good pinch of black humor and serenity, mixed with a sometimes heartbreaking drama.

But don't misunderstand me, the religious side turns out not to be that serene as expected through Grace's statements or actions. On the contrary, this is partially a complete fairy tale about Heaven, God, and angels, and how to bring a black sheep back to the community of believers. There may be a few lines scratching the Christian belief systems, but after all, God sits in limbo, does some incomprehensible things if he wants, but is like the Bible tells us. And he sends Angels like Earl, to rescue people worth being rescued (others may not be worthy enough, so they aren't rescued).

How Grace's universe works, especially the God aspect, is taught us in every episode a little more, like a puzzle, which we have to solve together with Grace. Luckily she is a Police Detective and her best friend Rhetta is a forensic scientist believing in God, Mysteries and Angels. Rhetta collects all the puzzle parts, leading Grace and us to come close to the possible solution(s).

So the message is that there's someone out there who cares for your undying soul, even if you are rude, alcoholic, reckless, sex-addicted and whatsoever. You only have to have a dark secret in your childhood, that made you the way you are, apart from the rest you are basically good-hearted. And if you deny to come back to the herd of god's sheep, he will continue to try.

What the show makes really interesting is, that you can see that everyone has a great love for Grace's so-called flaws or defects, although they are shown as things God (or morality) do not like. When she sleeps with her recently married workmate, which is a sin, when she drinks and laughs and is rude, when she curses or when she does idiotic and immature things out of her provocativeness, she is always sympathetic, even in denying god with the f-word. There is also (mostly) no Devil present, who tries to seduce her. All bad things - in the way bad things are meant by a Christian society - come directly from Grace herself. She is ill-bred and bad socialized, a rebel. The seduction from the Devil comes - if ever - in other ways and may not even intended by the authors.

Between those extremities - on one side the naive sight of morality and on the other side the advanced picture of a modern, strong (and weak at once) woman who does not want to addict herself to questionable common moral values - the show tackles with an astonishing amount of certitude. The degree of moral and religious philosophy is kept very low in words and actions, instead the audience is let (mostly) to decide what's wrong or good with Grace.

It is a real pity that the show was canceled, the reasons are not so clear, it seems not to be a matter of quotes. The last few episodes feel a bit hasty and are not quite in line with the original ideas. Nevertheless I think 'Saving Grace' is something like a milestone in portrayal of a modern woman.

I Wished this show had a few MORE seasons

[willowjv · 10/10 · 27 January 2023]

Saving Grace was one of the Best TV shows I have ever watched. It may have been a bit "Risque" at times but it had to be if you were to understand what the show was meaning and ultimately how it finally ended. Holly Hunter was the Best at her portrayal as Dt. Grace Hanadarko and her Angel "Earl" couldn't have been played by a better actor then Leon Rippy! Made me wish that Leon Rippy was my personal Angel "Earl" who wouldn't want this Sweet, Funny, Emotionally Touching man as their Angel. The rest of the cast were also Brilliant! This show touched every emotional side of me and I hated that it ended after only 3 seasons and the finale had me balling like a baby but that is when you finally understood what the whole series was about and the reason why Grace needed her "Last Chance" Angel. She had a job to do and she did it with Courage, Grace and Finesse. I still cry thinking about it. Grace's best friend Rhetta played by Laura San Giacomo was a Fierce, Loyal friend and Laura played it Beautifully and in the end of the series I felt more compassion for her most of all watching her grieve the way she did was heartbreaking. Leon, played by Bokeem Woodbine played the hell out of his part as an deathrow inmate who also shared Earl has his last chance angel and his arc in the movie also had touched me. The there is too much to say about everyone in the show they were all Amazing. I just wished it lasted a little bit longer. That is my only problem with this show. I still miss watching after almost 15 yrs since it went off the air.

I've found and lost MY Saving Grace...

[simplysaskiasavana · 10/10 · 6 January 2013]

I've been walking a path similar to this in life... I am Grace in some ways, tough and gritty, determined and strong. My life is summed up now in those last few episodes, as Grace faces a horrible tragedy AND everything else slams into her as it's all falling apart. How, as each piece is taken - it helps her to let go of this life, helps her to see so clearly what her purpose is, without fear.

A Mass Murderer came into our home, and destroyed my life in a similar way to Graces... I thank the writers, for putting something out there that is so true to MY life, if only because I NEEDED IT. That final scene, where Grace confronts EVIL? I too, am working to that day. I MUST face EVIL in the courtroom, MAKE SURE it receives the Death Penalty for the protection of all those I love, too. I thank the writers for that image I will carry with me, will GIVE ME STRENGTH when I walk into that courtroom - To see myself throwing that cigar, only in my case - it's using my words... The beauty of knowing, that after the EVIL DESTRUCTION OF EVERYTHING ELSE IN MY LIFE - I could finally be at peace if I was taken by GOD too...

Gritty but addictive

[lynsalz02 · 7/10 · 18 December 2007]

I'm far from being a prude, but sometimes I'm still amazed at what cable can get away with (I still remember when Playtex had to show their bras on manikins).

At first, I was reluctant to watch Saving Grace because the commercials portrayed Grace as a lost, angry rebel who finds redemption. But on a friend's recommendation, I gave it a shot and was really impressed. This titillating show offers a little of everything. Grace is tough and indulgent, and makes no apologies for it. I find her to be one of the most real character on TV.

Moving forward, I hope Grace isn't somehow 'saved' and thereby transformed – the fact that she's struggling between her demons and her faith is what makes her character identifiable, and the show a true pleasure to watch.

Answers of Hollywood's Oldest Riddles...

[A_Different_Drummer · 9/10 · 2 December 2013]

Excellent show. Great concept which DID NOT GET IN THE WAY of the weekly episodes, great supporting cast (how can you go wrong with Laura San Giacomo?) and clever character development. "Grace" is one of the most loving characters ever penned in a TV script. Literally. She loves her best friend. She loves her dog. She loves her grandfather. She loves her job. She pretty much loves Life. Yet, she is a successful homicide detective who paradoxically needs a "Last Chance Angel." That is clever writing folks, and Hunter sells the character like a Boxing Day special. But to this reviewer this show is really about one of the oldest controversies in Hollywood, namely, what happens if you take a A-List star and allow that star to do his or her thing in a TV series..? Even though the lines between TV and film have blurred in the last few years, the debate is real. Holly Hunter is a perfect example. She will, I think, always be remembered for her film work. She is one of those actresses who you cannot easily substitute (in a mental casting call) with anyone else. She is unique. And yet here she is doing a weekly series...? How did that turn out??? She was brilliant!! If you check the IMDb you will see about a dozen nominations for best actress on SAVING GRACE, and all deserved. (Not many wins -- one wonders if the voters were themselves influenced by the fact that she was "slumming" for this project?) In my view, Hunter is the show and hanging out with her character is what gives the show traction. Top rated.

It pushes the envelope for cable TV. Not your typical angel certainly no "Highway to Heaven"

[blanbrn · 7/10 · 20 September 2007]

Just recently over the last month I started to watch TNT's new cable drama series "Saving Grace", because I had read so much about it in the entertainment magazines and tabloids that it was racy and pushed the limits for cable and I agree, but it's highly enjoyable and I like it's theme and the acting is great from Holly Hunter. Holly Hunter the fine veteran actress that she is stars wonderfully as Grace a hard living, hard working, down on her luck, cigarette smoking, beer drinking, bed hopping, redneck Oklahoma City detective that does her best to solve crime and have fun while being sexy as ever. Now talk about a lot of adjectives to describe her character! Aside from the drama and characterization of her the shows theme is around an angel who appears to Grace he's named Earl played brilliant by Leon Rippy he's so caring and he often scolds Grace and he guides her in the right direction and Earl always makes Grace feel guilty about her sinful deeds. Yes the program pushes the envelope it's not "Highway to Heaven" the sex and loving making scenes are racy and raunchy showing plenty of skin really to much bump and grind for cable yet in today's modern age it passes. Also Holly Hunter flashes plenty of skin and she has been shown many times in scenes wearing sexy colored bras that makes it another reason to watch great sex appeal Holly is very sexy for a middle aged woman, and her characters accent has such a nice southern twang. Really one of the better new cable series another winner for TNT this is something an average person can relate to the drama of hard work and hard living with hope from an angel.

The First Episode Is Enough...

[fearfulofspiders · 3/10 · 5 September 2008]

This isn't the profound show commercials hail it to be. I stuck with this show for 2-seasons mainly because other family members of mine are in love with it. I understand redemption, and in fact encourage more productions of such a subject, however, the constant nudity, terrible dialogue, and -- at times -- corny acting, really can steer me out of the room instantaneously.

Holly Hunter (while great in other shows/movies) is really over-the-top in her performance on here. She's virtually nude in the majority episode selection, and to be all honest, this isn't edgy or innovative -- I could watch nudity on Weeds and still be engaged with the characters and story... not Saving Grace, where it is unnecessary and does nothing for the tone, nor add to the story.

The episodes plod on and on about the same thing over and over again.

The music is too preachy, making scenes drag on like music videos, rather than seem like actual human drama.

All in all, Saving Grace is a mixed-bag. Good idea, executed poorly. I say pass on this show, and save your DVR/TiVo space for The Closer or LOST.

An angel & a hedonist: Full series review

[estathena2 · 8/10 · 31 January 2023]

An incredible series that is full of the most interesting of contradictions; an angel who seems more like a trucker & a cop who appears to be a slave to her base appetites are each other's companions, therapist, and conscience.

Holly Hunter delivers a fully developed character as Grace Hanadarko, one who is flawed as she is perfect - a perfect mess who is great at what she does, solving crimes. Leon Rippy spreads his wings (pun intended) and fully inhabits them as Leon, knowing just what to say and when to say it.

The scene stealer for me was Laura San Giacomo's performance as Rhetta Rodriguez - the station's Forensic Pathologist and Grace's best friend from childhood. Her strength, vulnerability, & comedic timing play off of Holly Hunter's intensity - it's a joy to watch.

From pilot to finale the characters grow along with the writing through well-crafted story telling. Three seasons went by too soon, too fast, as you're left wishing for just one more.

Dark, Poetic, Funny, Tough

[SnoopyStyle · 7/10 · 9 September 2013]

Grace Hanadarko (Holly Hunter) is an Oklahoma City police detective, a hopeless drunk, a slut, and a mess. She is given a chance to redeem herself by an angel named Earl (Leon Rippy). Police tech Rhetta Rodriguez (Laura San Giacomo) is her best friend.

She is haunted by many things that has happened in her life. She does a lot of wild and crazy stuff. And she solves a lot of crime. This is a police procedural wrapped in a redemption theme. It's about salvation. It gets dark. It's funny. There's a lot of things going on. And it's not like most other shows. Holly Hunter is at the heart of this show. She drives the show. I'm glad they gave it a full 3 seasons to finish up the series.

Saving Grace Is Beyond Saving *1/2

[edwagreen · 3/10 · 17 June 2009]

Foolish, ridiculous, inane and outrageous best describe this show.

There is too much going on with police partying, a cop getting killed by a hit and run driver, a terrorist plot, and trying to bring this into play makes for one big, huge mess.

The bullets really fly with Holly having a guardian angel. It is really never explained why this angel exists. I thought that Grace died and went to heaven. The beginning scene, where she and the angel are dangling on wire above a bridge, is crazy at best. What's the reason for this? Later on, they're accused as a joke for having sex on the wire? Come on. The writers could do far better than this.

As for a terrorist attack occurring at a police officer's funeral, the writer has allowed his or her imagination to run away from him/her. It's even funny how all the decent cops pull their guns on the terrorists, who stole fake uniforms to get into the services.

Don't bother to save Grace. This is beyond redemption.

Creative Genius...Brilliant Concept for a show!!!

[jbsrebel · 26 September 2007]

Kudos to Nancy Miller and TNT for bringing this show into our homes! Just can't thank you enough! The twists, turns and possibilities are endless..I'm so hooked!!

Holly Hunter is magnificent as Grace! Amazing how she embodies that character so easily! WOW! The same thing goes for every single actor on this show. Leon..Kenny..Baily..Laura..Bobby..just so naturally become their characters, like its' their second skin..and that is magical to watch! Kudos on the casting, and to the whole cast!

I can't wait for more, and hope this show has a very long run! It really pulls at some major heartstrings!! Must see TV..drama and comedy..you betcha! Thank you! ~ Rebel

Smart, fun, endearing

[shane1181 · 9/10 · 2 January 2021]

Season 1 - 8 stars Season 2 - 10 stars Season 3 - 6 stars

I think I would have been happier just finishing after season 2 since season 3 just muddied the waters a bit and hurt the overall story (a lot). 5!3 series finale was terrible! The writers attempted to show some sort of redemption to Grace's character, but I don't think she necessarily needed any as the first two seasons painted a picture of a caring, hard-working woman who left far more good than bad in the world.

FWIW I'm an atheist and I loved the show. They left the idea of God up to your interpretation so probably anyone of any faith would still enjoy the story I think.

Fabulous testimony

[dashopaholic · 10/10 · 2 October 2013]

Having LOVED Touched by An Angel and Joan of Arcadia, I wasn't sure how I would like this one. Grace is a hard drinking, swearing, promiscuous woman. But she is also a woman who is an outstanding police detective with a very strong sense of right and wrong. She really does have principals! It truly was an outstanding series. It reminds us all that G-d loves you no matter what you have done; are going to do; and He forgives us for our very human shortcomings. It is also a timely reminder that G-d uses real men and women to do His work. The apostles were NOT saints! They were flesh and blood men who like all men had their flaws. Yet G-d used them to spread the Gospel of Christ and to found the Christian church. It's a comfort really to know we too can serve G-d and survive this earthly plain intact even with our flaws. I do find it really weird though that Joan of Arcadia was canceled after 2 seasons...just when she was actually going to start confronting evil in season 3. The top dogs of Saving Grace did the same thing to this show. I have no doubt, if they had been given time, we would have seen some phenomenal story lines the next season. I am grateful, however, that the powers that be did allow them 3 additional episodes to tie up this series. Every actor chosen for this series was outstanding! I hope we will see many of them in the future in other series.

SERIES SPOILER AHEAD: While I was truly saddened to see Grace die in the final episode, I thought it was fitting. She had already had her garden of Gethsemane and knew she was going to be used for something horrific, awesome, G-d honoring. Her death was NOT for naught. While WE cannot destroy evil, we CAN most certainly thwart it. Grace did exactly that. She lived up to her principles right to the very end.

star actress

[someofusarebrave · 9/10 · 22 August 2010]

Holly Hunter's the best white lady actress on television.

I hope we all know that, but just in case we don't, I'm sayin' it.

I adore this show. I wrote three essays about it after the series finale just so that I could get some sleep after, because I was so disturbed in the best way possible by Grace's death. I absolutely adore this series. I think it's one of the best ever written for network television, probably the best after Grey's Anatomy lost its stride midway through season 3.

Holly Hunter, you don't need to get drunk and dance naked or have casual, intensely conflicted sex in order to pull off the acting gig. You don't need to do anything other than to show up. I pray you know that.

Meanwhile, I hope you arise again on a new television show STAT.

I was so used to being inspired by witnessing an artist in her element.

This was television realizing its true capacity to change lives.

Whatever shall I do to replace those nights of having my soul fed?

I miss you already.

I just don't know...and that's probably good.

[korgaard59 · 7/10 · 19 August 2008]

I have watched every episode, and thus far, still haven't figured out just what type of show "Saving Grace" is supposed to be. At first blush, one might take it for another "tough lady in a man's world" type of scenario, just like Kyra Sedgewick in "The Closer", Jill Hennessey in "Crossing Jordan", or Michael Jackson in his "Thriller" video. Or, it could be a tobacco splattered variation of "Touched by an Angel", a goat roper tribute to "NYPD Blue", or even a twangy sort of "Barney Miller" without the laugh track - although I would not put it past this show's creators to include one at some point in the future.

What I do know about "Saving Grace" is that it all seems to work, and well at that. At the center of every story is Grace - brave, flawed, and conflicted. She is a loving aunt, faithful friend, adulteress, and skanky bar slut in the bottom half of a classic alcoholic tailspin. When an angel offers her entry into a divine twelve step program, Grace isn't sure that she wants to accept, even though she does realize that she is in trouble. She doesn't know what she is going to do, and neither do we. In "Touched by an Angel", all that Roma Downey had to do was deliver her lilting "God loves you." in that brogue of hers, and everyone knew that in a half hour or so, everything would be warm and fuzzy. Grace, warm and fuzzy in completely different ways, is going to be a much harder nut to crack, and that is why I intend to be watching every week.

Note: As an Oklahoma native, and Sooner fan, I can appreciate all of the local references, but think that they are a little over done. Yes, Oklahoma is the land of Resistols, Garth Brooks, and cowboy boots, but one doesn't have to look very hard to find art museums, symphony orchestras, or an odd Nieman Markus or two. I do, however, give special thanks to the show's creators for the references to the April 19 bombing and its aftermath.

Introspection at its best

[gypsycyn666 · 10/10 · 9 March 2010]

I am thankful that a show can be so thought provoking. There are many times I find it easy to identify with Grace and her daily struggles to do the right thing while giving into her weaknesses. She is strong and imperfect. Such is life and the world we exist in. Whether the viewer is religious or not, Grace touches on the harsh realities on the road to redemption. Deep, complex, sometimes a little scattered but always pushing us to think about the what ifs of what lies beyond life and what the consequences are for our actions. Grace represents a side of law enforcement that we commonly see portrayed by men and, as a result, some may find her actions to be unrealistic. I think she does an excellent job portraying the difficulties faced when trying to have a sane personal life while dealing with the worst in humanity.

Unconditional Love?

[walkingsue · 7/10 · 14 December 2020]

After the first season, I looked for reviews and was surprised to see how many woman thought Grace Hanadarko was an awesome example of a strong, modern woman, and they were glad to see this person portrayed in a series. Surprised because I found her annoying beyond anything I had ever seen. Another surprise was the consistent, unrelenting affection from the people in her life that she generally - with some exceptions - treated with disdain. It occurred to me that this show was a great example of unconditional love. Not from just one person, but from an entire crew. The excesses in this show were so extreme that I often wanted to stop watching all together, but I kept hoping that there would be something recognizable as real life up coming. There never was, but the unrelenting love has stayed with me. Would that we all had even one love like that in our lives.

Sad

[repete52 · 1/10 · 6 June 2021]

Wow, this is pretty bad. The acting, the settings, the premises, all pretty embarrassing. Corny. Stereotypical scenarios. These actors should be embarrassed.

Great but misunderstood.

[insomniac_rod · 8/10 · 20 April 2008]

Cheesy premise that shouldn't fool viewers. This is a really interesting, complete, intense, and sensual t.v. series.

Holly Hunter once again demonstrates she's an excellent actress and manages to carry this show on her shoulders.

The whole "angel" plot thing gives equilibrium to the movie but shouldn't be considered as an important aspect for the show, it's just a supporting situation that serves as Grace's conscience.

The show was an edge, it's smart, aggressive, offensive, but witty.

I can surely say that this show deserves another chance and have more promotion.

I was really impressed with the pace of the show and it's complex situations that get resolved in great manner.

Please watch this show with very low expectations and you might surprise yourself.

Take it down a notch Holly!

[josborn5136 · 7/10 · 11 December 2012]

Okay, I ran out of shows to watch on Netflix and I love TV series as they keep me busy. I ran out of all the good ones, so I decided to try this one. It is not bad, but not great. I would say it is "good." The premise is unique with the angel and redemption, etc. Is a nice little twist to your basic cop show. The actors are okay and Holly is okay, other than the fact she overplays her character. Okay, we get it, you love sex with, well, anyone, you are kinky, you love to drink and chain smoke...and, you love to be naked on camera. A tad too gratuitous for me. She is like a scrappy little teen boy on meth, so you have to be awake...wide awake to follow her hyper character. The story lines are pretty good and not typical. I would recommend this show, but it does not compare to Breaking Bad or Dexter, for example. P.S. See if you can handle her speech impediment and boyish mannerisms... if so, then go for it!

Willful Even When Wrong

[robertjonesmba-458-20956 · 1/10 · 24 August 2012]

The script is the problem. The main character is unable to heal her emotional wounds. Even when visited by an angel, she cannot face her pain and heal her past. She uses booze, sex, rebellion, violence, and moral superiority to escape her responsibility to make sense of life. I kept hoping she would begin the long journey to self-awareness, but her cowardice and ignorance finally became too boring to waste any more time on.

Like Dirty Harry, she sees herself as morally superior to the system. She lies, tampers with evidence, violates rights, and manipulates others to achieve her version of justice. I think she is really seeking revenge on the person who hurt her as a child. The script implies that the end justifies the means, as we are led to feel sympathy for Grace.

She is self-destructive and committed to the rage of victimhood. The title led me to believe that the story would be about healing and redemption. I wasted my precious time watching seven episodes of self-indulgence, resistance, and lack of personal responsibility.