Diggstown

Unfortunately it is lacking the chops to get there. EVERYTHING: photography, acting, writing, directing . . . everything is far too weak to get it there. This is a big solid NO.

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.

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 :)

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.

While it starts slow by US standards it is not all blood and guts and infighting and that is refreshing I think it has promise and there is a lot to build on