The Black Donnellys

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I made it through two episodes but life's too short to waste any more time on this show. I thought it would be an Irish Soprano's with a younger cast. It turns out that it's about disorganized crime perpetrated by idiots. There isn't an interesting character in the bunch.

[bitterntwisted]

I'm always wary of anything that says "From the people who brought you...", it just screams "Yes, we are resting on our laurels enticing you to watching only because of the pedigree of the producers". I also thought, great... another Irish-American drama or comedy, like that hasn't been done before and quel surprise they drink and fight.

Getting back to Paul Hackis, it is just like him to pillage Canadian culture, make it palatable for the American audience and make a few bucks as a result. I liked Due South, but it was made originally for the American market, bastardized RCMP/Dudley Do Right retread. I'm sick to death of this Canadian come lately.

[funwithcats]

Watched a commercial for this and it didn't catch my eye at all. I can't say I'm too surprised to find out from y'all that it's a steaming pile of crap.

[waytoocheerful]

If you haven't already done so, you need to read The Black Donnellys thread at TWOP. There are a couple of people taking criticism of the show just a little bit too seriously and personally. They remind me of the kids who get into fights because somebody, "is talking about my mama!" It is funny and a little scary.

This show isn't the worst thing on the air, but it isn't going to win any awards either. They need to have more Acevedo and less of the Donnellys. I know it isn't likely, but I'd be happier.

[Beyle]

I only caught part of an episode. It was eh. I didn't see Acevedo. He was the only reason I tuned in to watch. Damn.

[CarolinaGirl]

Acevedo isn't on enough to hold my interest. The show is the same thing every. single. week.

Ma Donnelly is a bitch. Jenny is wishy-washy. Sean is a baby. Kevin is a moron. Jimmy does something dangerously stupid. Tommy cleans up all the messes by committing crimes.

You know none of the Donnellys will die. Tommy outwits everybody. If I thought somebody named Donnely would die, I'd keep watching it. They are wasting Kirk Acevdeo.

[piscessiren]

Even Kirk Acevedo can't get me to watch this. I gave it two episodes and I wandered off. I can waste my time with something else.

I am so tempted to post over on TWoP: Is this show still on?, but in the long run it's not worth it.

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Can't tell y'all how happy I am to read few people like this show. Yay! Hope it tanks permanently and spectacularly.

So....does this mean they'll bring back my Studio 60? I really miss that show.

[plainjane]

No seriously, this show is still on? I liked the pilot, and thought I had misjudged Paul Haggis. But after watching the first ten minutes of Crash, I know I was right the first time. Haaaack.