This is one of my favorite shows. I could happily watch the pilot on end for a twenty-four hour period. And if you haven't been paying attention, that is saying something because I hate pilots. The writing is just so great on this show. It's dirty, it's sexy, it's money. There are great characters, an amazing cast and the writing is amazing. The feel of this show is also great. I am intrigued by all of the drama and sordid affairs, but there are hilarious moments as well.
The show follows Nick George who, after his father's death, becomes the lawyer to the richest and most prominent New York City family, the Darlings. All of the children are misadjusted adults and he is constantly doing something ridiculous to sort out their lives. One day it might be dealing with Patrick Darling (who is running for Senator)'s transgender mistress, another day he is forcing the twins to stay on a budget when planning their birthday parties. Throughout it all, he is trying to find out who killed his father and thinks it might have been one of the Darlings.
This episode involved escalating the tension between Tripp Darling and Simon Elder, the filthy rich newcomer who has it in for the Darling dynasty. Things also get sticky between Nick and his wife when she learns that Karen Darling kissed Nick (in 1x07), while Jeremy courts a woman while hiding the fact that he is a Darling. Rev. Brian Darling battles for custody of his (out-of-wedlock) son, Brian, Jr., who's mother wants to bring him to Brazil.
Seriously, I can't say enough good things about this show. Well, I might when I post about the next episode, because now you are all caught up.
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