I think the unexpected cancellation of Luck is the saving grace of the series. So much about Luck was done right. The actors, the set, and the jargon are all great, and there is no question that Milch worked hard to give the audience an authentic experience. I think this series was not going to be a long term success, however, for the same reasons Milch's Geronimo was not a great success: You have to entertain an audience as much as you educate them. In the case of Luck, the series was really palatable for just horse racing fans. I struggled to follow what was happening, and I could not become especially excited by any of the characters. I hope Milch will pursue another series and try harder to strike a balance between excellent acting, an authentic story, and an entertaining sex appeal.
Review of Luck
