
Great Grown-Up Drama in the Film Noir Tradition
As a retired media instructor with an expertise in film noir and great cinema I applaud Selleck for this extremely well-produced series. He is excellent as the sullen alcoholic, reminding us of the great noir anti-heros who just plod through life, barely existing. No joy in winning a case, but just another day to have to exist. Note the final scenes where he looks out over the landscape continuing to contemplate his, fate/destiny? But it's also the overall production quality, tone and mood, cinematography, and terse fresh dialogue that makes these shows terrific. The music by Jeff Beal and terrific acting and directing also go into the blend to make these shows worth watching over and over. Best thing William Devane has ever done, for example. I thought Selleck couldn't top the quality of his westerns done for TNT but this Jesse Stone series is finer than any contemporary movie, and among the very best grown-up drama you'll ever see.
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