Like the title says, this gets a 10 based on the first season alone. This series was ahead of its time and too controversial for network television of the day and would be WAY too controversial for the sterile TV networks today. But it would be perfect for a premium cable station such as HBO, Showtime or Starz to take on. They would be able to give this dark comedy the justice it deserved. For those not fortunate enough, or too young, to have caught it during the original run, you can watch most episodes on YouTube.
The first season of the series was the most open and honest show on television, nothing was taboo, everything was out front. From alcoholism to drugs to crime to prostitution to race problems, they covered everything without putting a veil over it. Until the second season when everything changed. But for one season, one shining moment, there was a show on television that showed the dark underbelly of humanity with no apologies but at the same time, showed that redemption was possible for anyone.
Oh yeah, one more thing... Gigi Rice was SMOKIN'!!! She was like Christine Sullivan with an edge, allowing her hidden sexuality to be free.
The first season of the series was the most open and honest show on television, nothing was taboo, everything was out front. From alcoholism to drugs to crime to prostitution to race problems, they covered everything without putting a veil over it. Until the second season when everything changed. But for one season, one shining moment, there was a show on television that showed the dark underbelly of humanity with no apologies but at the same time, showed that redemption was possible for anyone.
Oh yeah, one more thing... Gigi Rice was SMOKIN'!!! She was like Christine Sullivan with an edge, allowing her hidden sexuality to be free.