Surface Was an Awesome Show

If you have never heard of the show “Surface” that’s a real shame. Of course, it’s also understandable considering the idiots at NBC/Universal wouldn’t know a good thing if it was handed to them for free. This is further proven with how they treat hockey coverage and Scrubs. Anyway, if you haven’t seen Surface before let me sum it up as best as I can.

First, I read somewhere the writers originally wanted the first season to be 23 episodes but because NBC/Universal sucks (as already mentioned) they were forced to cut it to 15. With that said, the amazing storyline that took place could have only been better if the writers’ creativity was encouraged instead of being deterred. With that in mind, I shall begin.

The best way to sum up the storyline is that there are about 5 parallel paths at the start. It quickly converges into 3 or 4 I’m not quite sure. Either way, these lines go on until the converge once again a few episodes later. Now we are down to 2 or 3. For those that have seen the show, the reason I am fuzzy about the number is because Lee has interactions with the characters but still goes on his own paths. In the last episode (the unfortunate series finale), … I was going to say but you REALLY should watch it.
Now that I know what the series is all about, I can truly enjoy Miles’ character. Perfectly awkward is the best I can do to describe it. Laura and Rich’s characters still bother me but they balance each other well, not to mention they are both a little crazy. With all dramas, there are too many unrealistic
inconsistencies. However, with just enough touch of realism, Surface was able to keep my attention long enough to get drawn in.

If you know me, I have the series on DVD, you can borrow it. If you trust me, buy it, you can find it online for like $20. You have to watch the series at least twice. I’ve paused and rewound a lot of parts too many times and I’m still picking things up after the 3rd run through.