This looks really excellent. I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked the first half. It took a few episodes for me to get into it, but I was really blown away by its vision.

I've been rematching the show in preparation for the new season and maybe it's just the aspect of watching it back to back, but they sure did waste a lot of potential they built up in season one. Maybe Herskovitz and Zwick can get some of that season 1 magic back.

"Or is it a way to keep the endgame of Ian and Mickey alive, the latter waiting in hiding for the time the show finally ends and Ian can channel Jordana Spiro and patch up Mickey and his goons on the run for a living?"

I really loved this pilot! I'm so curious how the show will develop.

This has to be my most favorite thing I've ever read on this site. I don't think I've ever hate any television show as much as I hate this steaming pile of horse feces.

"A Change is Gonna Come" is the song that opened the door to my Otis obsession. One of my favorite things is how he randomly changes lyrics of classic songs however he pleases.