mstcyr2

Hightown is at least twice as good as Mare from Losertown. I gave Hightown an "8" but could easily have awarded HT an 8.5 if such a score existed. I look forward to a captivating season two unless Starz give the series a premature boot like it did to "Magic City" (9 stars) and "Boss (9 stars).

I think the fade out scene in episode #10 ("Time Away") with Alex Vega (Jimmy Smits) gazing into the Gulf wondering just how he got himself into his present situation, accompanied by the pulsating sound of "Outside" by Staind, is the single most captivating and meaningful scene that I have seen in television in recent years. CBS just has to stand by this show and accept the fact that it is simply too good to ever command a high ratings audience. In fact, CBS president Les Moonves ought to take Cane's less than stellar ratings as a compliment. This show is terrific.

Mark

Hey "Action" lovers...remember to check out the Special Features link on disc 2 of the "can't live without it" boxed set of ACTION. The "Getting Into Action" feature is terrifically informative and hilarious. Chris Thompson, Joel Silver, Jay, et al really set the record straight about their battles with "Standards and Practices," "The Fox Network," as well providing insights into the origins of story lines, and the camaraderie between the writers. While all those involved with ACTION has moved on to other things, everyone's a little sad to see it go, although its early demise was somewhat inevitable and may have in fact added to the show's legacy and timelessness.

The ACTION boxset is probably the best bargain out there. Amazingly, and I'm not obsessive/compulsive in the least, ACTION is so fresh, that every three months or so, I re-watch it from start to finish and laugh out loud all over again. It's THAT good! I've given each cast member my own personal EMMY, although Peter would probably donate his to one of the Wayans Brothers. I only wish that there were some "Lost" episodes of this terrific series.