The Rainmaker

I'm so glad I didn't take to heart the reviews during the press days. I had read about 3-4 negative or not so positive.

I initially came early into the project when it was announced that Lana Parrilla was added to the cast. Once I saw that PJ was also in the cast, I got even more excited. I think some folks would be upset to find out that the series is going to be loosely based on the book, but I am glad that it's not. The book wasn't that great- the main action and interesting part wasn't until the last 150 pages. So it's awesome that the series will be broadening and expanding this Rainmaker world. I'm also glad that Bruiser and Sarah are being given a backstory and more involvement into the plot as opposed to the book. Bruiser is barely in the book and Sarah was only mentioned twice in passing. So to see the cast be more diverse and not so male focused is a breath of fresh air. It also helps when showcasing how it is being a woman in a male dominated industry, such as in the world of law.

I've always been a big fan of John Grisham, rainmaker was a great book, the movie was decent, but the start of this show I've actually liked more than the movie. I had low hopes going into it but it's kept me entertained so far. The acting could be better so could the writing, but that's cable tv for you nowadays. All in all, if it stays on track I'll be a fan. Good stuff.

Look, I'm not one for personally critiquing actors...but...I would like to read a lot more from the face, voice and gestures of Milo. Great actors don't even need to speak and you are drawn into the emotions that they are feeling. I'm just not getting that from Rudy (milo). I encourage him to work on that..study the great actors and keep going..my review...under whelming.

I was looking forward to this! But nah, I wouldn't watch this regularly at all. They went from Mickey to a woman?! Why? I don't like changing characters. Stay true to the story. Next, the acting is sub par. Except for a couple people, I want exciting, suspense, & drama...that what this should be about. Not boring with not funny jokes. Or just dirty talk and people getting laid. Lol we can watch that anywhere. Give me something good damn it. Or Bette casting.

The show has promise i will admit. Unlike suits we see cases overarch through multiple episodes and the mystery of Dan Foglers nurse character.

John Slattery definitely carries the actors in scenes. The lunch scene with him dropping the fries to "define our relationship" to the first year associate asking for a favor was greatly written and delivered by him perfectly.

Contrary wise in the scene with Baylor talking to his soon to be client the writers pussied out. The opportunity was there for him to explode and tell that woman that she knows nothing about him and how he had to struggle to get where he was. Wouldve been a powerful excert considering the hits he's endured the whole episode. The whole "common enemy" bit killed the potential of the scene.