Terrific series, moody, cerebral, and very much worthwhile
Other reviews have addressed details about each installment very well, so I'll stick to overall comments.
I think this has to be some of Selleck's best work. "Think" because I haven't watched any TV to speak of since 1994. His performance throughout is multifaceted, nuanced, and just plain excellent. His Jesse Stone character exudes an honesty, a fairness, and an unswerving loyalty to principle, traits I suspect run through Selleck himself.
He has a real stake in the series - he's listed as Executive Producer - and it shows.
After Selleck himself, what defines the series are the supporting players. I can't remember a single weak performance, and I've been though the whole series several times. Recurring standouts are William "Nobody rides a horse like Monte Walsh" Devane (Dr. Dix), Steven McHattie (Captain Healey), Kohl Sudduth (Luther "Suitcase" Simpson), and especially William Sadler (Gino Fish).
Mention must be made of Stone's dogs, who are very important and integral characters throughout the series - in unexpected and novel ways.
Highly recommended.
I think this has to be some of Selleck's best work. "Think" because I haven't watched any TV to speak of since 1994. His performance throughout is multifaceted, nuanced, and just plain excellent. His Jesse Stone character exudes an honesty, a fairness, and an unswerving loyalty to principle, traits I suspect run through Selleck himself.
He has a real stake in the series - he's listed as Executive Producer - and it shows.
After Selleck himself, what defines the series are the supporting players. I can't remember a single weak performance, and I've been though the whole series several times. Recurring standouts are William "Nobody rides a horse like Monte Walsh" Devane (Dr. Dix), Steven McHattie (Captain Healey), Kohl Sudduth (Luther "Suitcase" Simpson), and especially William Sadler (Gino Fish).
Mention must be made of Stone's dogs, who are very important and integral characters throughout the series - in unexpected and novel ways.
Highly recommended.
- Rocketansky
- Jul 2, 2023