If I had to chose between watching ABC's CSI and USA's Peacemakers, I'd have a difficult time choosing. Thank goodness they are on different nights and I have TiVo.® I will admit that I first starting watching Peacemakers because of the forensics premise and that the main character of Jared Stone was going to be played by Tom Berenger, an actor I've always felt hasn't had the recognition he deserves as an actor despite a distinguished list of credits to his name. Now, however, I find myself watching because of the the overall quality of the production, the storylines thus far, and the entire cast's characterizations.
The Pilot episode introduces us to the town of Silver Springs, CO. in the late 1880s and to the people who populate that town. We also meet the three major players in the show and several recurring characters. Each is played with a professionalism to acting that can only be found in a quality television show. There seems to be care taken by the production crew to bring a western town to life. It might be my imagination but it seemed to me that there was just a hint of a sepia tint which gives the show a classic late 19th century look and feel.
Tuning in to watch for the CSI aspect of the show, I wasn't disappointed. I was enthusiastically enthralled to watch Finch go through the motions of taking fingerprints, taking photographs of the crime scene, analyzing the chemical and biological evidence of the crimes, and then putting it altogether to form a conclusion of who the killer or killers were. Then along with Stone, coming up with the why?
There was just enough humor in the show to give today's audience a chuckle about all the new-fangled ideas and gadgets.
Overall, I believe this to be a show to continue watching on it's own merits rather than continuing with comparing it to CSI.
The Pilot episode introduces us to the town of Silver Springs, CO. in the late 1880s and to the people who populate that town. We also meet the three major players in the show and several recurring characters. Each is played with a professionalism to acting that can only be found in a quality television show. There seems to be care taken by the production crew to bring a western town to life. It might be my imagination but it seemed to me that there was just a hint of a sepia tint which gives the show a classic late 19th century look and feel.
Tuning in to watch for the CSI aspect of the show, I wasn't disappointed. I was enthusiastically enthralled to watch Finch go through the motions of taking fingerprints, taking photographs of the crime scene, analyzing the chemical and biological evidence of the crimes, and then putting it altogether to form a conclusion of who the killer or killers were. Then along with Stone, coming up with the why?
There was just enough humor in the show to give today's audience a chuckle about all the new-fangled ideas and gadgets.
Overall, I believe this to be a show to continue watching on it's own merits rather than continuing with comparing it to CSI.