The series is struggling in the sophomore season. They wrote out Kevin's wife as being dead for a year. They brought Leah Remini as Kevin's ex partner. Kevin works at Vanessa's security agency. Remini and James have great chemistry and a good working relationship. The series still has work to do in the writing and character development. Remini is a great addition though. The series is taped in Long Island, New York because Kevin James wanted it. You wouldn't know the difference. I like the casting of Chaz Palminteri as Vanessa's Father in another episode.