A Gifted Man

I went into this show with an open mind. Contrary to popular belief, a pilot is not always indicative of what the series will be like. Once the network tests the pilot and the current programming executives have put their hand prints on it, changes are usually made. The second episode - especially if the pilot is great, usually suffers a slump, mostly because you are having to reiterate the salient points of the pilot for the audience, so it can get as expositional as a pilot can me. So I waited to watch several episodes before commenting.

This show is all right. The lead is a bit stiff, the writing lacks a certain amount of nuance, but most of all it is a high waste of Margo Martindale. Anyone can play her role, it's so underdeveloped. Why would you have someone of her massive talent and not use her to great advantage. In The Riches, she stole every scene she was in as the pill popping, non- nonsense neighbor and in Justified, she simply stole the show . THEY knew what they had in Martindale and turned a small recurring role of a few episodes into a very large supporting part. And it paid off in spades for everyone involved - including the audience.

A Gifted Man is predictable. The actress playing the deceased wife is fun, and should be used more often. Let's get into their emotional dynamic more. He obviously never stopped loving her, and she never stopped loving him, so exploring their current relationship in juxtaposition with the past would be a huge step in the right direction.

I'll watch a few more episodes to see if there's improvement, but if not, I'm putting it on the DVR chopping block.

It is so refreshing to see a new show of this caliber. I have this show set to record on DVR because I never want to miss an episode. The cast is perfect and it is so refreshing to see someone in the medical profession willing to help others without the concern of money. There is so much greed in the world it is a sin the way many people can not afford proper medical treatment in this country. This is not only true of the poor but also the middle class. I would love to see this show continue on the line up for next season and future seasons to come. In my opinion this was the best Friday night new show of the season. I would hate to see this how canceled before it got off the ground.

This is a great show. If you like medical dramas with some supernatural and comic relief mixed in. The show moves at a pace with minimal drag on parts. If you liked the movie passengers with Ann Hathaway and Patrick Wilson who stars in this ironically too, then you will really enjoy this. Its a show where all you have to do is watch one episode and you are hooked, trust me. Its also a show where you wont want the episode to end and you will look forward to the next one all week. Its a combo ER and Grey's anatomy, ghost but roles flipped flopped. What makes it better then those two is the pace the show goes at, plus the show is funny too without forcing it and trying to be. Saying he is a gifted surgeon is an understatement, but he lacks people skills which makes the show funny to. Please give this show a shot for one show, you will love it.

Greetings, I think this show is the best show that has hit the screen in a long time. PLEASE keep the show going. We need shows like this it is serious and informative as well. I think the cast as a whole is an 11-More than excellent. LOVE IT. I would like to say that the Patrick is one of the best actors I have ever seen, he is witty and very serious. He plays the part of Dr. Holt. I know that this is just a show, however I think the real Doctors in real life should take a look at this show. Attitude is what I am talking about. Professional people need to take note of peoples feelings and act on this. Wear a smile on your face. Not all things are bad.

Nice balance of analytical thinking and the mystical, as well as looking at the materialistic and service orientation, of one's life. It was fast-paced but thought provoking. I really liked it! I am in the health care field and am rather discerning about these types of shows. This one had the depth to hold my interest, as well as accurate medical information. It really depicted the thinking of the traditional left-brained physician, and evolved to demonstrate how "rational" that physicians are, traditionally. I liked that this opener challenged that thinking. I felt that the characters were well chosen for this series and that lent further credibility to the show. The mark of a good opener for any series is that it is interesting, has depth, and leaves one yearning for more. I felt that this show definitely did just that. It made me wonder, "What will be next?" I would definitely recommend this show to others.