Corey Allen

A giant space ship flies around the galaxy, ostensibly exploring but usually running errands.

Popcorn television. There's not much reason to like it. So much is badly done. There's not a single episode without at least one damning flaw. But I just love watching it.

Concept: A
Story: C
Characters: C
Dialog: C
Pacing: B
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: C
Acting: D
Music: D

Enjoyment: B

GPA: 2.2/4

A rewatch. I absolutely loved and adored Hill Street Blues when it was first shown in the 1980s. I was a teenager and Thursday nights it was sit down and shut up to watch it intently. I loved the characters who were both loveable and flawed. My absolute favourite was Mick Belker who appeared as the rough & tough undercover detective but was actually as soft as butter underneath. And the writers put him through so much. And I also really liked and admired Captain Frank Furillo. It's strange show more looking back because I can see in his character so much of what has influenced me in how a manager should behave towards their team - both caring about and supporting them but being tough when necessary.
I can't believe this series is now nearly 40 years old, yet in many ways it still stands as a great series. show less

'81-'87. Gritty hit cop show.