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Some people might call it a slow show, but that's one of the appeals to me. It doesn't rush at a breaknecking speed but every arc is explored at leisure, and the characters react normally to situations since they aren't constantly being compromised by the need to conform to the plot. The story tells itself, so to speak. And every detail is important. It rewards a repeat viewing because the second time around, a lot of the questions have been answered. I can't wait for season 2.

This was a solid show, it should not have been cancelled. The story is so tightly plotted and every Chekhov's gun gets fired before the end of the series. The ensemble is stellar and everybody clearly gives it their all. The chemistry between the lead actress and the two sides of the love triangle is exemplar but I, for one, was partial to 'Jolian' and was delighted when it sailed. Regarding the mystery, I was delighted with the onion way each layer of mystery was peeled and resolved - the drug test cover up ... that wasn't a cover up... that led to Audrienne... that ended up being a complete red herring because the motive for Vivian's death had nothing to do with the drug tests at all! One aspect of the story I really liked was the relationship that ended up forming between Eddie and Will. It was so organic - the series starts with Will determined to pin the murder on Eddie... and it ends with Will (and the audience I believe) coming to appreciate the good man in Eddie and letting him off for the murder of that girl. What a pity this show was cancelled.