Pilot review:
This new HBO drama led by Matthew Rhys (The Americans) is based on author Erle Stanley Gardner’s 1930s detective novels. Perry Mason is not a criminal defense lawyer but more a private eye. It works wonders with the film noir vibe of this show, the era (1932), and the Los Angeles location.

The pilot sets up the show by diving into the era it’s happening in, as well as Mason’s state of mind and his situation. He’s down on his luck, strapped, and has a lot on his plate. So he takes on a gruesome child abduction case – it gets a bit creepy and shocking there – and the mystery surrounding it is captivating.

I am intrigued, captivated, and excited by the Perry Mason show.

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