The Rainmaker

To be honest, I don't understand all these crazy reviews of 1 or 10 stars after just 1 episode.

The pilot was in my opinion decent - not as terrible or amazing as so many reviews suggest. I enjoyed it for now and it was interesting enough that I will watch at least a couple more episodes to form a proper opinion. So we'll see how the story develops. For me the pilot was somewhere between a 6 or 7 rating, but I hate all the negativity and bumped it up for now, hoping the series will improve in the next episodes. Depending on how this goes, I will probably amend my rating though.

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.

I've never read the book or seen the movie and it seems like most of the reviewers are basing the show on them. I think it's a very interesting thriller and can't wait for it to continue. Critics can go screw themselves. There are a ton of hit shows that "critics" don't like. Usually if a critic hates it, it's actually a good show.

I will admit that it started a slow and a bit silly giving it has elements of young love & "your first real world job" but it has grown quickly into Grisham quality work.

Everyone should remember that the movie version of "The Rainmaker" wasn't that hot to begin with.

I'm on board & hope it gets another season. Just get through the first 3 episodes the. It gets great!