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Old 08-08-2012, 03:56 PM   #106
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So I should be prepared for disappointment then? I've only watched the first episode so far and really liked it. Not sure if I want to watch anymore after reading this thread.

So waiting for American Horror Story season 2....c'mon...
Generally speaking, when the show is focused on the on-air stuff and actually reporting the news, it's pretty good. It loses marks when it switches pace to show the absolutely ridiculous and juvenile high school-esque romantic subplots of the characters. Almost all of the episodes feature cast members participating in unprofessional relationship drama in front of all their newsroom colleagues when they should be working.

And it also gets tremendously sappy with its attempts to tug at the viewers' heartstrings at times. The bit in the most recent episode with Don and the airline pilots is a prime example.
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