You don't run a series for 12 years and expect to maintain quality without making changes. Not that the changes may be for the better. And I can clearly tell SO MANY fans are irate about Brian's death.
However, Vinnie sounds like an interesting character from what I have seen of him, and he may yet lead the family into some more interesting, spicy adventures a la The Sopranos. We'll have to wait and see what happens here.
One thing I did not appreciate was the treatment of the Native Americans at the beginning of the episode. I thought it was lame and offensive, though that seems to be much of the show's premise.
Overall, I will not rate the episode, as I will see what unfolds.
However, Vinnie sounds like an interesting character from what I have seen of him, and he may yet lead the family into some more interesting, spicy adventures a la The Sopranos. We'll have to wait and see what happens here.
One thing I did not appreciate was the treatment of the Native Americans at the beginning of the episode. I thought it was lame and offensive, though that seems to be much of the show's premise.
Overall, I will not rate the episode, as I will see what unfolds.