The Kings of Napa

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So let me start by saying I was hopeful for a fresh idea/show/series.

I believe the idea is on the 'verge of fresh' but, it is also my opinion that the acting is weak. I can't even identify a stand out actor in the cast. Ultimately I am bummed the shows concept isn't backed by better talent.

I wanted this show to be good. Very disappointed. You start the series by killing the patriarch at the dinner table with his family. You follow this up with the revelation that he fathered a child with his wife's sister making him an Uncle-Daddy like on Claws. Be better if it was a sitcom. Another show where Oprah emasculates Black men.

I like to see my people, Black people in power. However this show is just like the other ones that OWN has aired. Another show about lies, and deceit, and power. This show is no different then Family Business. It's boring, drags and a lot of bad acting. Own is dry, with no creativity.

As to who's related to who. I was surprised Oprah was involved, although, I know she owns the network. I thought it was another Tyler Perry whose stuff has been going downhill, especially after "If Loving You is Wrong" cr@p fest ending. I gave it two stars with the hopes the show improves. Also, August King's wardrobe is awful, esp. The gold suit in the 2nd episode.

I tuned in by accident as I was channel surfing. Then, I stopped to watch because I couldn't immediately determine what kind of show this is. Is it a soapy drama? Is it high comedy? Is it a satire? I've been watching for the last 40 minutes and I still don't know. If it's a drama, the writing is HORRENDOUS! I can't imagine Oprah would allow such terrible writing on her network, so I'm guessing this is a comedy-either straight or satire. It works better as satire.

So, having determined the show is satire, I want to applaud the inclusion of a little person as a member of the main cast. People with disabilities are frequently shut out of the entertainment industry unless they are the butt of jokes or stereotypes that make ableds feel better, (ie., inspiration porn). Furthermore, Black people with disabilities are almost never on screen at all for any reason. Therefore, even if the Kings of Napa turns out to be unforgivably horrid, I'll root for it because the show gave a disabled actor a chance in a role that doesn't revolve around his disability.

Finally, there ARE wineries owned by Black winemakers. Several of them are quite successful as well. As someone said, Google is your friend. See McBride Sisters, for example.