[terpfan1980]

I've been looking forward to this show since I found out who all was going to be in it. Just from the opening segment you get to find out that 'the family' (the Darlings) is pretty screwed up: "They say you can't act!" "Well, you're poor!"

Now, just how hard will our poor star lawyer be working for that $10 million per year??

 

[cwoody222]

Arrested Development meets Brothers & Sisters... and I loved it!

Loved it more than Chuck and just about the same as Reaper! A keeper for sure!

 

[ToddNeedsTiVo]

I liked it. It has a sort of Royal Tenenbaums meets Arrested Development feel to it, but with a lot more money.

 

[atrac]

Wow, Billy Baldwin is really turning into Alec. He's actually starting to look more like "The Shadow."

I was surprised to see that Brian Singer has his hand in another TV Show.

 

[Ntombi]

I love the cast, especially Peter Krause, but I wasn't enthralled with it. I liked it enough to watch again next week, but that's as far as I'll go.

 

[Family]

I love the cast, especially Peter Krause, but I wasn't enthralled with it. I liked it enough to watch again next week, but that's as far as I'll go.

+1

 

[AJRitz]

I loved it - right up until the last five minutes or so. It was going great until they introduced the "who killed Daddy?" mystery. I'll keep watching, but I fear that "twist" is going to derail what was shaping up to be a really fun ensemble show with a great cast.

 

[minorthr]

My wife and I caught the last 15 minutes of this last night. It looked pretty good. Hopefully they replay this episode.

 

[TAsunder]

I love the cast, especially Peter Krause, but I wasn't enthralled with it. I liked it enough to watch again next week, but that's as far as I'll go.

that's about how I felt. I think the ending with the whole mystery might keep me hooked for a while. I'd say it's more like arrested development crossed with ugly betty, not b&s, though.

 

[Vito the TiVo]

I loved it - right up until the last five minutes or so. It was going great until they introduced the "who killed Daddy?" mystery. I'll keep watching, but I fear that "twist" is going to derail what was shaping up to be a really fun ensemble show with a great cast.

My understanding is that the father murder is not a centerpiece to the show and is just a thread... much like the suicide on Desperate Housewives. It won't inform the action each week.

 

[TIVO_GUY_HERE]

Now, just how hard will our poor star lawyer be working for that $10 million per year??

I understood the $10 Million was his to give to charities, not his salary.

 

[terpfan1980]

I understood the $10 Million was his to give to charities, not his salary.

True. Not his salary, but instead a contribution to a charitable trust in his father's name so that the son could do good works in his dad's name with the money.

He would still be getting normal salary/fees for his work for the family on top of the charity money.

 

[AJRitz]

True. Not his salary, but instead a contribution to a charitable trust in his father's name so that the son could do good works in his dad's name with the money.

He would still be getting normal salary/fees for his work for the family on top of the charity money.

Hmmmm - I didn't save the episode, so I can't rewatch. But I believe it was BOTH - $5 million in salary PLUS $10 million to give away.

 

[TIVO_GUY_HERE]

he just told wife 10 mill above his salary. Still I don't think he will be hurting for money.

 

[Martha]

When Tripp offered him the job he said something along the lines of, "Double what I'm paying you, $5 million" so I guess the original salary offer was 2.5 million plus the 5 million for charity; now with the charity portion doubled, does that mean the salary is doubled too? Does it really matter?

 

[realityboy]

I loved it except for the mystery part at the end. If the mystery is handled like on Desperate Housewives, I can deal with that as long as it doesn't lead to a new mystery at the beginning of next season. The characters are entertaining enough without the added suspense.

 

[stellie93]

Surprized to find such positive response. I thought it was terrible. Oh well, too much stuff on right now anyway.

 

[scooterboy]

Had high expectations due to the cast, but it didn't grab me enough to keep the SP. Too many other things to watch.

 

[megory]

Darn. I need to lower my expectations. Too much chazerai -- but I will probably record it one more week.

My taste is apparently unique. Most of the ones I liked from last year (especially the mid-seasons) are gone. My liking a show isn't good for its longevity.

 

[zordude]

When Tripp offered him the job he said something along the lines of, "Double what I'm paying you, $5 million" so I guess the original salary offer was 2.5 million plus the 5 million for charity; now with the charity portion doubled, does that mean the salary is doubled too? Does it really matter?

I thought he said "on top of what i'm paying you, i'll give you 5 million for your charity work around town"

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