Oh, so this is where all the internal narration ended up. Impressions: Mostly, I have to wonder what they even think this show is supposed to be. Absolutely no action or adventure. Nothing happens, so no drama. There aren't really any jokes, so not a comedy, though I think that's what they were sort […]
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