This telling of The Watchmen challenges the viewer to think outside the box! I'm both surprised at the lower viewership and yet I understand given the source material and how it steps beyond the source. People are still unfamiliar with the characters and the references to those who are not on screen. Also, people tend to get judgey when social themes of racism are featured so prominently. I'm a firm believer in the television and cinema as an art form that holds a mirror and forces our culture to look at its true colors. Having a powerful actress like Regina King leading this story was a genius casting strategy! I think that viewers need to be patient and allow the story and its characters to unfold. I, for one, am a committed viewer and look forward to the unfolding!
