I am old enough to have enjoyed the original series but I also really appreciate the take from these directors/producers. I like the fact that the make-up and costuming are not to "gimicky" as it allows one to picture this family as if they could really live "down the street" a bit. I also love the casting choices - really excellent choices - there is so much potential here that I am STUNNED that NBC passed on it... I'm willing to be that had they chosen to continue, the series would have several seasons! I suppose the network executives would prefer the raunchy script and fart jokes of CBS's Two and a Half Men or other formula-driven "cookie cutter" canned series - because they surely seem oblivious to the FANTASTIC potential of the blend of dark and comedic here! I hope that some other entity has an option to pick up this gem and develop it as a series... I'm guessing it would reach the level of success formerly held by "The Office." Sad...I wish I didn't have to wait and hope... wish it was already in the running! So much talent put to waste.
Review of Mockingbird Lane
Mockingbird Lane
(2012 TV Movie)
Whoever at NBC passed on this as a series should be fired!
6 January 2013
Warning: Spoilers