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I'm biased because I was the of perfect age (and mindset, I LOVE car culture) to grow up with shows like this and Knight Rider. But this show was one of a kind, and took advantage of the car cult flicks of the 70's. While I'll admit some of the episodes were downright cartoonish (actually, most were!), some episodes were really attempting to tell a decent story. As predictable as every episode was, it still had a charm to it that made you want to engage. The main actors were all really good in their portrayals, and you felt like Hazard county really existed somewhere, and to a certain degree, I bet it does, without the jumping car, of course. Bottom line, this was an era where shows were comfortable in what they were, and that alone holds value with me. No agendas, no propaganda, no hidden messages, just "turn your brain off" fun, with eye candy for both sexes. And a fast car to boot. That was all you asked for back then, and honestly, I'd do anything for us to be living in that time again.

The production of it reminds me of "The Offer"; lots of Hollywood fluff, in regards to the wardrobe, the way it was overall presented, just, everything. It was obviously looking to reel in more mainstream with this approach, but whenever this approach is taken, you're going to lose out on the demographic that's really interested in the topic, and has enough of an i.q. To know when they're being bamboozled. Everything is dumbed down and watered down, and it honestly feels insulting to view. As other reviewers have stated, should have and could have been so much better. If you're a gearhead like myself, especially one that's drawn to this era, as tempting as it may be, don't waste your time.

This is a bit of a rant, I'll go ahead and apologize ahead of time. I'm watching an old 80's flick about a form of dancing, (came out in '84, figure it out) and while this wasn't what would be considered a great movie, boy, was it memorable. Because it had moments in it that you'll always remember, and I know it wasn't just me because I've read reviews here that have said the same thing. My point is, while many older movies didn't have the greatest or most believable plot, they were ENTERTAINING. They made memories with you. They found a way to tug on your heartstrings somehow. Many of these movies made in the last 10 years or so, they just can't pull that off. No matter how great the editing, cinematography, lighting, WHATEVER. And this is coming from someone who worked in that world and has a ton of respect for it, so I'm not bashing what Hollywood is about. I'm just bashing the level of quality it has fallen to.

This movie was just a snoozer. Made me appreciate La La Land that much more. Whatever made that movie click, this movie didn't have it. Acting was fine, and Gaga is easy on the eyes, but...not much more. It couldn't make me care, not for one moment.