The Kings of Napa

I'm not a critic but I am a woman who now and again want to enjoy an awesome, head over heels television show. After watching great hits on OWN like Greenleaf and Queen Sugar, I'm not impressed by the Kings. The thrills I got from these shows are not coming through with the Kings. Also, there is a similar show on ABC pulling my attention. Even with the plots of betrayal and infidelity, it's not keeping me as a fan. I'm only here until Bridegton comes back. As far as I'm concern this was a good winter show... maybe it's the writers but I'm not feeling the Kings of Napa. This is my final season.

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.

I don't like the dialogue written for the actors. Also I feel the chemistry between the actors for the show to reflect authenticity is not there in my opinion.

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 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.