Diggstown

Wow! I was startled to find how well done Season 2 Episode 2 turned out to be. The acting by everyone was terrific and the script was so well crafted. Last year I thought Diggstown was a pleasant but run-of-the-mill lawyer drama but this year has a lot more going for it.

Finally CBC got it right. This show is modern, as the issues are real for our times. One episode explored the treatment that a First Nation female had to endure in our society. Also having a First Nation male lawyer understanding her perspective while their economic place in society is very different, their respect for truth and honour are the same.

I've never been a fan of legal dramas because most are set in the States and feature horrific crimes that are often based on the same horrific crimes that occur in the States. I personally don't find that enjoyable. I thought I would give this show a try because we Canadians don't presently have a legal drama of our own that is set in Canada. Another reason I watched I watched is because of Vinessa Antoine, who is a great lead. I've watched her in supporting roles before (I LOVED Being Erica and when I'm off on Fridays I often check out what's up on General Hospital (the new Jordan was a poor casting choice and can't act, but I digress) and Vinessa is showing that she can lead a show. I'm glad I watched and will continue to do so. I've even learned some things about Nova Scotia that I didn't know! Only one thing would make the show better, a better production budget, because it looks like they've only spent a few thousand dollars more than the Canadian shows I used to watch when I was a little girl. But then again, this is on CBC, and I don't want my taxes to go up :)

Saw the title and thought sweet they're gonna do a Diggstown boxing series. Nope just another run of the mill legal drama mulling over cases; law & order have already closed. New faces, same reactions. It's kinda like watching the Kardashians, it's fake as hell, but you already know the story

I've watched a lot of good legal dramas in my time and this is as enjoyable as most of them. I like the characters (one of the character's parents do some cabaret singing), the heart and the Canadian setting.