I’ll be honest and say that if it weren’t for the fact that this show takes place in and has been/is being shot in Dallas (God Bless Texas) then I probably never would have watched a single episode. But does it really matter what draws us to a particular program? The important stuff is what keeps us watching week after week and I think The Good Guys might have just enough of that sort of stuff.
First you’ve got the pretty good pairing of a mustachioed Bradley Whitford with Colin Hanks. As Whitford’s character Dan Stark said, ”good cop, sick cop” and Hanks’ character Jack is the good cop. Whitford, known best for his 7 years on The West Wing, plays the has-been, alcoholic, womanizing, Airstream livin’, old-school cop partner to Hanks’ straight laced, career driven, detective. Yes Colin is most famous for being the son of Hollywood legend Tom Hanks and there are moments when if you close your eyes you’d believe you were listening to Tom shouting at his wild hair partner. Let’s not hold that against Colin. Guest starring as the damsel in distress Nia Vardalos claims Whitford’s heart but I wouldn’t count on seeing her again in future episodes. I am interested in seeing who else joins the fun in Big D with the cast of The Good Guys.
This show is going to be fun (not 24 kind of fun but) buddy cop, action comedy fun and that’s just what the doctor order for summer 2010. Are you going to watch?
I plan on watching again, simply because the pilot episode can often be a bit rough. Which happened this time. Colin Hanks and Bradley Whitford have good chemistry, as seen by the conversation at the strip club. Will they be enough to pull in viewers? Maybe. The DA and Lt. Ruiz should help.
The fact Hanks has a movie star dad is probably a plus in his case. Good genes and solid acting skills have been passed down. Have to wonder, though, how long before a West Wing cast member makes a guest star appearance? Rob Lowe is available….