Origins

Thoroughly enjoyed the first six episodes. Would have given it more stars. Told my family and friends to watch. Then I pressed Play on the 7th episode.

The first thing I noticed was Arthur's appearance: hair had an unnatural red tone; a raggy beard on a face (and character) that does not want such scruff. Then someone said Margo and a strange, self-conscious woman who is decidedly not Margo appears. No charm, no worldliness, no calm groundedness, no subtle and unselfconscious sensuality.

What idiot suit decided to overhaul a show that had perfect balance and a magnificent lead actress?? Yes, I am late to this series, but it's fresh to me as is my angry annoyance. Mickey was perfection!! And where is Astrid??!!

You people are doofs and should have to return your pay for ruining a good show. I hope you're all out of the business by now and doing something more appropriate, like accounting or chimney sweep.

This series started out great. The characters were adults, and the plots were a bit Byzantine, but weren't impossible if you paid attention. The two main characters were a beautiful, intelligent and independent-minded genealogist and a 30-something detective who was interesting--meticulously dressed and groomed and a bit of a fuss-pot who played the cello for fun. One could guess that both characters had secrets that weren't being revealed by the first season's 6 shows--hence my interest in seeing Season Two.

So, then, along came the second season. The interesting, beautiful genealogist was replaced by a pushy, somewhat abrasive woman who doesn't seem to know anything about genealogy (but shares the same name as the original character) and reminds me of the standard somewhat dumb assistant in American cop shows. I have no idea what her part in this confused mess is supposed to be. And the detective suddenly grew a stubble, mussed up his hair, and started wearing jeans to work--in short, he became the standard American adult-male-hiding-as-a-teenager TV star. He's about as good a match for the new co-star as Sherlock Holmes would be for a waitress in a diner (but they'll probably hook up, given the logic of season two). Add to that a pouty 9-year-old who's far smarter than her years (or any of the adults on the show) and you wonder what the series' producers could be thinking.

Watch the first 6 episodes and pretend this show doesn't have a second season.

Season one was great. After watching season two, I understand why and am thankful that they didn't have a season three. I do wish they had stuck with the original characters. The writers screwed up on season two.

I endured some light weightness of plots; some convoluted story lines etc...I endured this as it as a show in season 1 with ensenble cast that seemed solid. THey deserved time to work together and to be given solid scripts and production support. I thought there was great chemistry with Margot and her detective partner. I am going to give season 2 a go BUT it isn't NEARLY as interesting as what Margot/Micky Sebastian brought to the role. Disappointing to say the last..

Season 1 had interesting stories and great chemistry between the actors. Season 2 thew switched out the actress for Margot and gave Arthur a hip make over. It's like two different shows. Season one gets a 9 Season 2 a 3.