Why are there people fuming?
This show is harmless & refreshing, it's an ordinary type of story yet told in an extraordinary way. I didn't expect it to be this excellent. The pilot is truly one of the best I've seen in the last few years, and I watch a lot of shows. Even critics agree. The praise this show got, and will still get is well deserved. It has a lot of heart & it's different from the shows currently on air. I feel as if everything is just superhero based or just dark.
Gotta be honest, I watched for Mandy Moore (her acting improved, wow) but stayed for the entire cast/show.
The ratings. Matching the pilot on episode 3 AND built on the lead in? Amazing