Ties That Bind

I found this show by looking up cop show on Amazon. The best way I can describe this show is a crime, family, and high school drama show all in one, and it does all of these kind of meh. The kids are not that likeable. The Titular Detective McLean is okay and for once a cop show main character who isn't divorced or has a rotating line of love interests. The dad is fine, if not just a plot device for the main character to confide in and the kids to make his life miserable. The crime part is perfectly average and I've seen much worse, but the drunk mom. She is just so annoying. When she comes in she ruins almost everything. I hate her. Everything else is perfectly average. If you were to ask me if you should watch it I would say its good to kill time, but if you want a riveting story that makes you excited for every new thing I would avoid.

The writing and direction of the show leave a lot to be desired, especially when there are key actors that have skills, but aren't given chance to fully showcase their talent.

Could have been a hit with the right team of writers and crew. Felt amateur from the first episode. I watched it for Kelli Williams as her acting was diverse and solid in Lie to Me. It was a great entry level for the young actors. Characters lacked depth, except for the lead, again this shows the weak writing. I've read better developed scripts at film schools. Could have really been something. I can see why it wasn't renewed for second season. It does feel unfinished, and the last episode is really where it could have taken off in a new season had it been strong enough to convince producers and network to renew.

Easy watching for families, very clean language. Some scenes were cringeworthy with their spoon feeding of viewers. Easily watched in a day if you're bored.

My whole family loves this show. So does everyone I work with. We talk about it all the time and cannot wait for season 2. If they don't have a season 2 I will be so upset! My dad was a cop and my mom a teacher so they are pretty picky and my husband likes almost nothing. Even my teens which hate everything love this show. I was at the doctors office talking about it with a friend and all the other people in the lobby also liked the show. It seems like I can't go anywhere without people loving this show. Please put a season 2 out asap!

I wanted to like this show, I like a good police drama. I am not averse to teen shows either but the moody teens were a bit too much and half way through the second episode I turned it off. I couldn't keep watching. I wanted to someone to give all 4 kids a boot up the backside, also Alison's brother and sister-in-law - what a bunch of drop kicks.

Truly wish they would of continued this series! So good!!