July 30, 2007
There's been a lot of buzz about the new drama on TNT, Saving Grace, starring Holly Hunter. I was very intrigued about it, but I missed the premier. Imagine my delight when I learned they were rebroadcasting it last
Thursday night….so I set my DVR to watch it.
I wasn't disappointed. The show's taking a lot of risks, and I like it. I love the whole premise, and I'm eager to see how it does ratings-wise.
For those of you who aren't familiar with it (ie, you didn't see The Order of the Phoenix movie [was its trailer shown at all viewings of TOoP, or just the two I saw?]), here's the premise, straight from the TNT site:
In her television series debut, Holly Hunter stars as Grace Hanadarko, a tormented, fast-living Oklahoma City police detective who, despite being at the top of her field, takes self-destruction to new heights.
After seeing tremendous tragedy in her life, both professionally and personally, Grace lives life hard and fast. She drinks too much, sleeps with the wrong men and defies authority. Grace has a tender side with her 22 nieces and nephews, but that is a side that most of the world doesn’t get to see.
It all catches up with her one night when, as she’s driving too fast after too many drinks, she hits a man who is walking along the road. In an uncharacteristic moment, Grace asks for help, and she gets it – in the form of an unconventional angel named Earl (Leon Rippy, Deadwood). Earl tells Grace that she is in trouble and running out of chances, but he wants to help lead her back to the right path. The journey, for both of them, will not be an easy one.
The show was edgy and intense, with bits of humor thrown in. It was thought-provoking, too, and I really enjoyed it. I've already got the DVR cued up to record the upcoming episodes.
The next one is on tonight, but never fear…if you missed the premier, you can watch online!
Did anyone else see it? What did you think?
July 30th, 2007 at 7:49 am
No I haven’t, but this sounds very cool. AAHH I can’t afford another TV show on my plate! I’ll have to check it out.
July 30th, 2007 at 10:45 am
I didn’t watch it. I decided I’d start watching Damages, the new FX series staring Glenn Close. Lordee she’s amazing in it! Seriously amazing. It’s one of those tour de force performances that she’ll win all kinds of awards for.
I’ll have to check out Saving Grace.
July 30th, 2007 at 11:13 am
Thank you so much for the link, C. I’ve been looking forward to this one, but I missed it.
July 30th, 2007 at 11:23 am
I watched it and liked it a lot. I thought it was gritty but hopeful. I’ll keep watching.
July 30th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
Ahhhh, Deadwood - that’s where I know Earl the Angel from. It was driving me crazy as I watched the show, but I was engrossed enough that I didn’t get up to IMDB him right away.
Yep, it’s on my VCR weekly rotation
July 31st, 2007 at 5:59 pm
I say that I might be going online tonight to watch the premiere. I watched last night’s episodes and really liked it.
August 1st, 2007 at 9:35 am
I watched it and liked it. I was surprised at the first scene naked scene. And, was so glad I watched it first without kids. My girls love the Closer and wanted to see this one…I don’t think so.
I will continue to watch and see where it goes.