Facts about me:

I'm watching this because of what I call the "hype machine." I'm watching this because I've seen every episode of "Boston Legal" and was wholly underwhelmed by "Big Little Lies," "Nine Perfect Strangers," and "Mr. Mercedes." I'm not going to lay "The Crazy Ones" at his feet, RIP Robin. I'm watching this because I've got too much time on my hands. I've watched every episode at 2x the speed. That's the context.

I have not felt compelled to slow it down. Is it doing anything new? No. Is it pushing the boundaries of shows like it in any way? Not in the dialogue. Not in the characters. Not in the complexity of the plot. For some reason the temperament of "The Finder" crossed with "Terriers" is coming to mind, with faint aspirations to be like "Bosch" under the impression that show was doing anything special.

I'm not moved to comment on too many shows for as many as I watch. Most are pretty basic to downright annoying or cheap. I'm touched by this because of what I've learned about recent Netflix cancellations and hearing they're about to pour a lot of money into continuing this. Is Netflix now thirsty for "safe" and "accessible" snores like these? Who needs characters and creativity when you can change the tint of the addicted lead and his band of off-beat support staff? Messy past relationships creeping back in? We got you! Very powerful men who give no fucks violently trying to get their way? Is there any other way to create tension!?

I literally had to scroll down to confirm that I didn't even know the main character's name. We've got to do better, people. I've made the mistake of listening too close to the dialogue in spurts as I write this, and it's just embarrassing sometimes when you think of how robust the history of TV is, let alone the doctor-cop-lawyer landscape. If you're going to dare to tread on packed Earth, swing much bigger.

For those "wowed" by the last two episodes, watch more TV.