In a world where the top-rated TV shows are Duck Dynasty and Real Housewives, the fact that a show has a more select viewership is actually a compliment.

As usual, I disagree with Dennis Perkins's harsh reviews of a smart, well-acted show. I really enjoyed the whole season. Sure, there were heavy-handed metaphors, but I appreciate that the writers are trying to craft something thought-worthy. The characters are well-written and showed a lot of development throughout…

I agree with you, and enjoyed reading your insightful analysis.

Nice research, Thomas R. I could see giving an A grade for many episodes of Mad Men, Breaking Bad or True Detective, but the list you rank above is a little troubling. Honestly, if the last two episodes of HCF don't earn at least an A- from this reviewer, perhaps he should consider another pastime.

Dennis Perkins: Only a B- for this episode? Which episode of what show could you possibly consider an A? You may want to consider grading on a curve…

The show deserved more than a B.

I disagree with the reviewer's point that we're "supposed" to like Joe. He is a very complex character, and is presented as a charming sociopath. Each character has his or her own flaws, which is what makes them so interesting and human.

I thought the same thing. Maybe in some weird way Nathan Cardiff is hoping it will fail because he got railroaded into it by Joe Macmillan. But still, it's his company. I feel like Louise Lutherford is going to re-emerge in some way.

It's not a zero sum game. If one show is good, it doesn't mean another has to be less good. Honestly, it comes down to preference. For some reason, HACF speaks to me. I like stories about the creative process, the obsession that accompanies any kind of entrepreneurial endeavor. I get that with "Masters" too.

Reminded me of the scene in "Breaking Bad" with the meth head digging holes in his front yard.

I agree with you. Bosworth is defending Joe's "honor." Also, since Bosworth saw Joe cavorting with Cameron earlier, I'm pretty sure Bosworth assumes Joe is straight.

I think it's known as "suspension of disbelief." You go with the writer's vision of things and accept his or her fiction as a setup for the show. A scripted show can be realistic, but is never 100 percent reality.

I like both Rectify and Masters of Sex, but both those shows have flaws, too. Overall, I like watching HACF as much, plus better soundtrack :-)

I completely agree with you, Andrew Y. Sure, compared to the greatest television ever made, HACF may not measure up, but compared to what is available for us to watch, it's pretty darn good. For example, my teen daughter and I decided to watch the much advertised and much anticipate pilor for "The Strain" on FX last…

The take I have on Gordon is that he was a genius when he and Donna were together at Berkley, and he was a genius when they built the Symphonic. However, Gordon has been beaten down by defeat, and Donna is trying to awaken a "sleeping giant" (to use an unintended metaphor that sort of works here!).

I find that show unwatchable.

I didn't mean the destabilizing elements were sudden or without narrative support. However, everyone coming unhinged at the same time — as well as the company facing impending insolvency — was a little exhausting to watch.

Let me rephrase: Fighting for share in the PC marketplace.

That's very funny. I just wrote the same thing before I read your comment ("severed nipples")

Having the characters of both Donna and Cameron as attractive and brilliant is an act of creative license. It makes it much more fun viewing than just a bunch of guys who look like Lev and Yoyo.