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Wow. The writing was terrible. The acting was amateurish. The story line was contrived. I picked it cause it sounded like a cute, relaxing, brainless romcom. It was indeed brainless. That part was right on point. I kept thinking if I watch it just a little bit more it will find its footing. But it never did. The physical comedy looked like they were rehearsing it for the first time. I wasn't sure if I was watching a Hallmark movie or a Saturday Night Live skit. We got a call during the movie so I muted it and let it run. We decided that actually made the film more endurable. Do yourself a favor. Keep scrolling. Anything you can pick is better than this drivvle.

Interesting plot and characters. I always enjoy the mysteries that have a historical element to them. Cold cases, unsolved disappearances, wrongful convictions. I have to say though - the language in the thing is exaggeratedly foul. Gratuitous use of the f-bomb. Coben didn't write that way. He didn't need to throw in excess bad language in order to make his point or create the mood of the scene. To me - not an informed critic - just an avid reader and viewer - it takes a LOT away from the show. The screenwriters make it sound like they can't write a sentence without using the word f--. Pretty disappointing.

I like it. Well written; well cast. I like the characters and the actors. His wife is cute and the actress does a compelling job. Can't wait to see her as a lawyer in action. I suspect she's maybe got more horsepower as an actress than the guy playing the title character. Glad I found the show. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the episodes. I'll include this here cause I didn't see a place for bloopers.... Noticed in Episode 3 when young Joey opens the Christmas gift and it's a rifle, the rifle is configured with a left hand bolt. Later in the episode when adult Joe pulls it out of the gun case it's a right-hand bolt. Oops.