I liked the characters--odd but not too odd. The look is great--good lighting, great scenery. I don't think the sexual chemistry is forced. I think it's pretty. And I'm even buying the plot. If she's going to write about men, it's the perfect spot for it.

I was getting some of that at first, but I have such a hard time when shows "set" in Alaska don't even try to get it right. I understand that they won't get it perfect, but mukluks in mud. Argh!

If she's going to write about men, it's the perfect spot for it.

Well, they say that the odds are good but the goods are odd. It's still true, I suppose (the first part, that is), but not nearly to the extent they imply. The second part, however, is completely true. No doubt at all.

I was getting some of that at first, but I have such a hard time when shows "set" in Alaska don't even try to get it right. I understand that they won't get it perfect, but mukluks in mud. Argh

Since I have no experience, I'm just handwaving the setting. Mountains, lakes, wolves--ALASKA!

Patrick should have told her to bring her Uggs.

Even though I've gotten no writing done today, I feel super productive, having made a peach clafouti, a batch of granola, and meatloaf.

Actually, the setting's not bad on this one. It's clearly southeast, but that's ok. It kind of seems like Ketchikan to me. Just kinda, but that's enough. But the things that should be new are old and the things that should be old are new. And the people just don't feel Alaskan, and there should be more women.

And I know I've been harping on this, but there should be no mukluks in Southeast, and if someone had them, they certainly wouldn't wear them in that weather. Instead, they would be wearing ExtraTufs (Juneau tennis shoes, similar to Wellingtons). Actually, I was doing ok with the handwaving until I saw that, and then everything went downhill from there.

I'm glad to see a non-Alaskan's perspective, though. I wondered how much was the show and how much the setting/culture problems.

Actually, the setting's not bad on this one. It's clearly southeast, but that's ok. It kind of seems like Ketchikan to me. Just kinda, but that's enough. But the things that should be new are old and the things that should be old are new. And the people just don't feel Alaskan, and there should be more women.

I think the large number of men were for the plot in the pilot. From the episode descriptions I've read of the next few shows, it looks like it may balance out.

They obviously have to play up the stereotypes for the Lower 48 crowd but I think it's not so obvious for someone who isn't from Alaska. I'm also sure they'll get her proper footwear soon.

From the episode descriptions I've read of the next few shows, it looks like it may balance out.

I hadn't seen any descriptions of future eps, so this is nice to hear.

I'm also sure they'll get her proper footwear soon.

My beef isn't with the heels she wore, but with the throwaway line that was something to the effect of "I guess you forgot your mukluks" which made no sense at all. It's funny, but I think bad throwaways often bother me more than major problems.

with the throwaway line that was something to the effect of "I guess you forgot your mukluks

Totally a throw away line. He should have made a comment about her messing up her Jimmy Choos or something. I just ignored the line because it was lame.

I love Abraham Benrubi in this. I think it's a great part for him.

Insent, beth and Nora. X 2, since I can never remember everything I mean to say in a single email.

Well, maybe I'll give it another shot. Although, then it will be well and truly doomed, so maybe I shouldn't.

On the other hand, Bones and House came back and I actually like them.