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Small Town Security (2012)
Great show receives unnecessary hate
This is the most genuine reality show on television today. Small Town Security features five unique individuals that work for a real life security company in Georgia. These people have chosen to allow viewers into their lives to witness how they interact with each other and give us a window into their personal lives.
Like characters out of a Christopher Guest or Coen Brothers film, these five employees of JJK Security & Investigations have the typical "small town persona" with the exception of Chief Joan Koplan – a brassy, no-nonsense woman with an eye for Hollywood. She doesn't seem to fit into her surroundings but fits in perfectly with her co-workers, including her husband Captain Irwin Koplan. Captain is a "good ol' boy" type with a good heart and is the face of the business. You also have Christa Stephens, the adorably "ditzy" secretary and licensed cosmetologist; Brian Taylor, the straight-laced office manager and company detective; and Lieutenant Dennis Croft, a dedicated employee and second-in-command in the office. Oh, I can't forget Lambchop – Chief's little old dog. What a cutie! During the show's three episodes we've seen the real side of hoarding, Parkinson's disease, and living as a transgendered person. (They've even discussed the reincarnation of an Egyptian princess!) It's obvious why AMC thought that these people would make great television: the show is honest, intense and really funny. What I don't understand is all the hate. These are REAL people. They have opened their lives to us. They are dealing with real problems in front of the camera. I don't understand why people think it's a "fake" show because you can't get more real than this.
Also, the show has had THREE episodes. How about letting a TV show evolve, for once. Let's not rip it apart until the season wraps and then we can decide whether or not to tune in for season two. If you don't like it, don't watch it. It's OK to comment and disagree, but remember – these people actually exist. Let's not tear their personalities to shreds. After all, John Waters and Wes Anderson made their millions by hiring actors to portray people exactly like the cast of Small Town Security. All AMC did was stick a camera in their office.
To the cast of Small Town Security, I would say: "Let the haters be your motivators. Continue to be yourselves and have fun with your new found fame. Enjoy your fans and ignore the naysayers. If your show is a success, I won't be surprised. However, if the show (for some odd reason) only lasts one season, it was my pleasure to have tuned in."