I love that the music is all new! Great country music.
I'm thinking it is not based on Carrie Underwood and Faith Hill at all.
I guessed it was based off Faith Hill and Taylor Swift, but I don't really follow country music.
I think it's a bit based off Faith and Taylor but not a lot.
I liked it, but thought some things were over-the-top dramatic. Like Rayna's dad's character. I felt like I was watching an episode of Dallas or Dynasty. A little ridiculous.
While Rayna does resemble Faith Hill, Faith doesn't have to work another day in her life and is married to someone who is equally if not more successful than herself, so the new country royalty doesn't affect her like it does Rayna. A better comparison would be someone like Martina McBride. I wouldn't compare Hayden's character to Carrie or Taylor because I don't think they're vixens like her, but I do think it's just a general statement of the younger/hipper/newer/crossover types (and younger music executives) changing things.
On one hand, DH and I enjoyed watching them portray our town . . . we spent many a night at the Bluebird Cafe where many of those scenes took place, noticing little things like Rayna's Loveless Cafe shirt, etc., but in a way it was a little unsettling because we know many of those kinds of people and those relationships. Not the singers, but the musicians, songwriters, producers, etc. We're going to give it another chance, but I'm not a fan of Rayna's father's character and that storyline -- I think I've been watching reality shows for too long and trying to get into a drama series after not watching one in a while will take a little adjustment on my part.
Oh, one last thing . . . we had a hard time understanding some of the accents. Some were better at it than others. The young couple at the Bluebird (who were fantastic by the way) obviously are not from the south!
I liked it, but thought some things were over-the-top dramatic. Like Rayna's dad's character. I felt like I was watching an episode of Dallas or Dynasty. A little ridiculous.
While Rayna does resemble Faith Hill, Faith doesn't have to work another day in her life and is married to someone who is equally if not more successful than herself, so the new country royalty doesn't affect her like it does Rayna. A better comparison would be someone like Martina McBride. I wouldn't compare Hayden's character to Carrie or Taylor because I don't think they're vixens like her, but I do think it's just a general statement of the younger/hipper/newer/crossover types (and younger music executives) changing things.
On one hand, DH and I enjoyed watching them portray our town . . . we spent many a night at the Bluebird Cafe where many of those scenes took place, noticing little things like Rayna's Loveless Cafe shirt, etc., but in a way it was a little unsettling because we know many of those kinds of people and those relationships. Not the singers, but the musicians, songwriters, producers, etc. We're going to give it another chance, but I'm not a fan of Rayna's father's character and that storyline -- I think I've been watching reality shows for too long and trying to get into a drama series after not watching one in a while will take a little adjustment on my part.
Oh, one last thing . . . we had a hard time understanding some of the accents. Some were better at it than others. The young couple at the Bluebird (who were fantastic by the way) obviously are not from the south!
As to the accents....Clare Bowen (Scarlett) is from Australia and Sam Palladio (Gunner) is from the UK. Really loved their duet at the end. Very moving.
The Bluebird Cafe was meticulously recreated (down to cracks in the wall) in a soundstage that used to be the Nascar headquarters. I have read so many reviews of the show and all mention how they wanted the Bluebird to be an exact replica and not a cheesey imitation.
MJ
I agree 100% about the dad character. I laughed every time he got all riled up. It definitely felt very Dynasty-esque.
I didn't love it as much as I hoped I would but I often find pilots try to cram so much into one episode that they aren't the best example of how the show will eventually shake out. I will watch it for a few more weeks to see how it plays out. It stays on the DVR for now.
Wasn't there a hint that Rayna's son may not be her husband's??..when her dad was trying to coerce her into showing up at her husband's political event....and Hayden's mom (the meth addict) looks to be trouble for her!! Good story lines.
MJ
sharbear said:I really liked it. Also felt like the pilot should have been longer. There was too much to introduce for a one hour show.
I felt like many of the male characters were too similar looking. Had a hard time figuring out who was who. But I was glad to see Jonathan Jackson (Lucky from General Hospital) on there. Always thought he was a good actor and am hoping he finds much success.
Also love Connie Britton. Great actress and I think Hayden P is giving a very layered performance.