TV Review: Graceland (so far)

This is going to be a quick little review since I'm only going to touch on what I think of the show so far.  I probably won't review it again until the season finale.  If you want a review of a particular episode (or a rundown of the season so far if you are interested in starting to watch late in the game) just say so in the comments.  I'll get to it as fast as I can.

So, Graceland follows the lives of secret agents from different organizations living under the same roof.  Mike (Aaron Tveit), the main character, is the rookie, straight out of the academy and ready to prove himself.  Instead of going to work in DC he's shipped to California so he can keep an eye on Briggs (Daniel Sunjata).  Under Briggs heroin has been disappearing but there's no proof that it existed in the first place.  Other characters include Johnny (Manny Montana), Paige (Serinda Swan), Charlie (Vanessa Ferlito) and Jakes (Brandon Jay McLaren).  It's hard to pick your favorite since every single one of them performs wonderfully and has a character that you grow attached to immediately.  This big "family" feels just like a family, everyone fits into place perfectly and aren't shoved off into the corner so the "main" character can command his/her presence in the room.

The story is entertaining enough, subtly woven into the larger picture of the show while also keeping you on edge: you don't know when and how it will end.  By subtle, though, I mean subtle.  The main story arch is a little weak and I'm wondering how long it will stretch.  The minor story lines all connect to it which gets on my nerves a little.  However, the show does keep the story different from anything else I'm watching right now, of which I'm grateful.

My biggest complaint (which isn't really that big) is that they spend to much on Mike's love life with Abby (played by Jean Proske).  I like Abby a lot and she's not annoying at all (which can sometimes happen).  What is annoying is how Mike is always doubting if he should have a relationship and the info he's receiving from his friends is always vague and changing.  Sometimes they say, yes go for it, and other times they say, no, that's a bad idea.  I need them to make up their minds because while the viewers and the characters all understand it's a bad idea for him to get close to her, we also understand that when he asks for advice, he wants solid advice.  They spend a little too much time on the topic, too.

In the end, this is a show you should watch if only because it's good summer fun.  It's a good show to tune into and you won't feel bad if you aren't giving it your all.

Rating (so far): 4 stars