I have very high hopes for this series!! DI Humphrey was my very favorite in DIP. So happy to have him back. He's not lost one shred of his charm or appeal and is as wonderful and funny as ever!! He was the heart of the DIP series during his time and was surrounded by a fun, upbeat, and quirky supporting cast.
I am trying to get used to the differences in this cast. I'm only on episode 4, so I want to make sure I give everyone a fair shot. Williams and Hartford continue to grow on me... But the oh-so cantankerous and sarcastic Margo is not - her obvious unfounded disdain is tiresome and trite. The actress looks like she could be a lot of fun and add a lot of pizzazz to this... but, frankly, she's being miswritten. I'm ambivalent about Martha... I want to like her, I'm just not sure she has the right energy. So is it her or is it the fact that the writers saddled her and poor Humph with an infertility plot right out of the gate - such a mistake. Then a handsome and charming ex biz partner? Too much. Pick a plot. I say keep Archie - ditch IVF and the monthly hopeful ups and morose downs. It's making Martha dreary - and squandering all Marshall has to bring to Humph and this new series. I so hope the infertility plot doesn't continue throughout this season. In fact, it makes me hope that Martha runs away with Archie... And if not her, maybe Humphrey and Archie can run away together! (JK) The music is wonderful. The environs are terrific. The crimes are well thought out and interesting. It's really got so much going for it!! With awesome acting, a fantastic setting, terrific crimes - it's the writers game to lose. Ditch the difficult receptionist - make her fun and smart. Ditch the IVF. Rewrite Martha to be light-hearted and interesting - and with more chemistry between her and Humphrey - or let her run away with Archie - and then introduce Humphrey to a firecracker!! Here's to 13+ seasons for BP!!
I am trying to get used to the differences in this cast. I'm only on episode 4, so I want to make sure I give everyone a fair shot. Williams and Hartford continue to grow on me... But the oh-so cantankerous and sarcastic Margo is not - her obvious unfounded disdain is tiresome and trite. The actress looks like she could be a lot of fun and add a lot of pizzazz to this... but, frankly, she's being miswritten. I'm ambivalent about Martha... I want to like her, I'm just not sure she has the right energy. So is it her or is it the fact that the writers saddled her and poor Humph with an infertility plot right out of the gate - such a mistake. Then a handsome and charming ex biz partner? Too much. Pick a plot. I say keep Archie - ditch IVF and the monthly hopeful ups and morose downs. It's making Martha dreary - and squandering all Marshall has to bring to Humph and this new series. I so hope the infertility plot doesn't continue throughout this season. In fact, it makes me hope that Martha runs away with Archie... And if not her, maybe Humphrey and Archie can run away together! (JK) The music is wonderful. The environs are terrific. The crimes are well thought out and interesting. It's really got so much going for it!! With awesome acting, a fantastic setting, terrific crimes - it's the writers game to lose. Ditch the difficult receptionist - make her fun and smart. Ditch the IVF. Rewrite Martha to be light-hearted and interesting - and with more chemistry between her and Humphrey - or let her run away with Archie - and then introduce Humphrey to a firecracker!! Here's to 13+ seasons for BP!!