So much is crammed into each episode that it's hard to keep up (or even care to keep up). Typically, I appreciate a fast pace (especially in my soaps!) but this one moves so quick that the viewer is left scratching their heads and asking questions like "Who is that?" "Where did they pop up from, and why?" "What the WHAT... How'd you get from this to THAT?!"
The actors are not the problem. Everyone I've seen thus far is more than capable. But they have been directed to act so over the top and melodramatic in even the most insignificant of scenes, that when they finally get to a juicy turn in the story, you almost expect them to put their bare hand to their forehead and proclaim, "God as my witness, I will NEVA go hungry AGAIN!"
I really liked the introduction of episode 2. If they'd just slow down so that I could get to know the characters a little, and actually care when something happens to them. Twists and turns should evoke gasps and shock from the audience, not eye rolls.
**I'd like to edit my review concerning some of the accusations I've seen here from other reviewers. Several of the higher scored reviews include comments regarding 'why' this show is receiving less than stellar marks on this site. If you'll research reviews from critics, and the Nielsen ratings that continue to slide each week, you'll see that it's often your imagination that leads to these feelings of victimization. The show just isn't that good. A dentist can polish and shine your teeth all day, but your breath can still stink. Think about it :)
