Never Missed a Pigeon

This absolutely terrific series has not found its audience, nor the critical acclaim it deserves. Jeremy Renner owns this role and let's hope he makes a full and complete recovery from his recent accident.

We pick up the pieces from last season's riot and the ensuing fallout. One red flag is that it appears that Emma Laird's character, Iris, is going to have an even bigger role this season and whilst Laird is a good actress, her character is annoying as...!

And then there is the terrific actress, Diane Wiest, who plays a miserable, arrogant, woker-than-thou Liberal spouting abba dabba jibber jabber.

But, plot-wise, we're off to a great start and I look forward to this season.

I like the show, but this post is more about the "external shots". As as sometime resident of the rusty city, I was blown away by the shots of Braddock PA. Cary Furnace is used as the tent city for prisoners; the gang member talking with Renner on the roof is in Braddock, looking towards the yellow roller coaster at Kennywood. Another shot is of downtown Braddock, as well as the US Steel Edgar Thompson mill. Another overhead is over the Clairton works, looking towards the Iwrin works on the hill. Another shot is of downtown Pittsburgh, on Second Avenue, which hugs the Mon river. I don't know how many mills still exist in the midwest, but if you are looking for gritty industrial wasteland, you can't do better than this.

The new season of "Mayor of Kingstown"-it's finally here! And it's everything one has come to expect from the show. I remember watching the first season and being completely captivated by it, and now that the second season is out, I can't wait to dive right in.

"Never Missed a Pigeon" seamlessly picks up where the last season concluded, maintaining the same level of tension and thrill.

Directed by Stephen T. Kay, who helmed two of the show's best episodes last season. Yet again, Kay delivers a cinematic experience, showcasing his ability to create an immersive environment.

While not particularly innovative, the script, co-written by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Erickson, sets the stage for a promising second season. It's an artful balance of exposition and action, skilfully teasing what's to come while also building upon the foundation laid in the previous season.

Jeremy Renner's "Mike McLusky" remains one of the show's most compelling elements. It's exciting to see what new challenges await his character this season.

One noticeable aspect of the premiere episode was the heightened brutality. While the show has never shied away from violence, this episode took things to another level, holding the viewer in suspense and anticipation.

In conclusion, a compelling and uncompromising debut for what looks to be another strong season.

Rating: 7.4/10 (Good)