***SPOILERS*** As in: What part of this program makes the least sense? The unexplained reappearance of Sara Sidle? The "Goth" kid who has some of the most disgusting stuff ever seen outside of the CSI lab? The so-called boss playing around with a dead pig to supposedly learn what it's like to operate with Trocars on a human being? Nope, I don't think so. I think it's the entire approach to the thing. First, the kid was spying on a house where the people inside were doing webcam sex shows. Like they were gonna just leave the drapes open for just that purpose, and anyone could just walk on in. As I said, this kid was a creepy little freak himself, so why not just watch it from his computer? His mom was mindlessly vacant, so there couldn't be a problem there. Sidle? As soon as Bill Peterson is off the show, she comes back, all smiles and smart talk. You're right, I never have liked this character. Laurence Fishburne? A poor substitute for Peterson. How about the notorious drug dealer operating right in the suburban neighborhood? The neighborhood watch guy's report is complete baloney. If he just gathered video evidence, and notified the authorities, there would be actions taken. This was a very upscale hood, after all. Then, oh, by the way, anyone with a working brain knew he did it right away. Nope, the rear unbelievable part of it is tat almost NO PART of the show is any kind of reality. CSI'S are forensic examiners. They don't question suspects, swagger around with guns looking cool. They don't accompany the real cops to active crime scenes. They don't do most of the stuff you'll see in this show. The guy playing the real cop? well, he, and the rest of the cops all take a back seat while the stars do the police enforcement roles. The reason for the show's popularity is the attraction of the characters. The guy who plays Jim Brass (the main cop character), is older, wears a suit, isn't cool, doesn't get to make smart remarks, or play with all the pseudo-scientific toys that the stars use, etc. etc. etc. I could rant on, but I think I've made the point. This is a show that, with a little more reality and a little less science fiction could actually be a strong way to get kids interested in REAL science. As it stands, it is just a sad commentary on what sells on television. For much better cop shows, try "The First 48", or "Homicide Hunter" - they aren't as glamorous, but they WILL give you a closer look at what real police work is like. End of rant.
Review of Ghost Town
