Keyra J
I've now seen every episode of both season 1 and season 2 at least 10 times, probably more. I did not see it on TV for whatever reason. I think I've seen some advert for the show on TV maybe once and forgot about it, so I was not even well aware about the show until I came across it on Amazon Instant video and it already had rave reviews.What a mesmerizing piece of art, culture, entertainment and just pure simple PLEASURE. It lets you forget about your everyday concerns and immerses you into a totally new bohemian world. The music is phenomenal. In fact it is SO very beautiful that just like others I hope Bombshell will become a real musical on Broadway some time soon. The music, along with the story line that included both love drama and competition, plus the wonderful cast - all contributed to the greatness of the show. I have to also mention that choreography is really nice and if you watch the show more than once, you will notice and enjoy the choreography a LOT! I absolutely loved both Megan and Katharine. Katharine is a novice, but her "newness" is what works so well, she is refreshing and so very real. And her voice,.. oh her voice is just beautiful! You are my star, Katharine! Megan, thank you, Megan, for making Ivy such a memorable, love her and hate her, can't stand her and really feel for her, character, who can sing, dance and act. You rock! I can't imagine anyone better than Jack Davenport for the role of Derek; so charismatic. In fact almost the WHOLE cast was just amazing! Although I am a huge fan of Uma Thurman, somehow in this show I kept picturing someone else for the role of Rebecca; maybe Rebecca was a bit too much for the classy Uma.After I watched season 1, it took me some time to get adjusted to season 2. The two seasons are totally different. I would say season 1 is a bit more pure. But season 2 is great in its own way. The 2 main negatives I would note about season 2 are the teenage look of some of the new members of the main cast, and sparse choreography in Hitlist. The music is absolutely beautiful again. But it is more on the pop side, so without appropriate choreography, it stops being a Broadway musical and becomes a series of pop songs on stage with a few side dancers. In season one, Bombshell is rehearsed in a studio appropriate for dance rehearsals, where the ensemble is dressed to rehearse. In season two, the ensemble of the new musical wears casual Friday clothes to the rehearsals, so the feel of "there is something special in the works" is being lost. The story of Hitlist is a bit like Harry Potter. I also find that Veronica's character was a bit confusing and maybe unimportant; although I have to say Jennifer's performance of I Can't Let Go is a show stopper; what a great song matched by a great voice! The greatness of Season 2 comes from the wonderful music, the competition between the two shows and the two girls, and from story line in general that allows you to take a peak into the world of Broadway, off Broadway and how the musical shows go from an idea to standing ovations. I hope there will soon been Season 3, Season 4 and Season 5, all allowing us to peek into the world of theater, musical theater, movie making, song and show writing, awards, and everything that happens behind the scenes. And I hope that Karen, Ivy, Derek, Julia, Tom, and Eileen, along with the rest of their friends, will all be coming back to our lives.
safergus
Loved Season 1. It had a coherent story, great musical numbers, and a great cast. We were engrossed in the struggle to put on a Broadway Musical, and were prepared to overlook its over-reliance on people just happening to eavesdrop on a conversation soooooo many times!Season 2, however, is a mess. There is no one thread any more, and the overly melodramatic story meanders all over the place, at a snail's pace. You have Bombshell treading water, a ridiculous Dangerous Liaisons show also in the works, while, at the same time, everyone gets infatuated with the mediocre music of the obnoxious "prodigy" Jimmy Collins. It just beggars belief that these people would give him the time of day, let alone indulge his tantrums. Why anyone like Karen Cartwright would fall for a jerk like him is totally baffling and unbelievable?Season 2 has been a great disappointment, after such a strong Season 1.
glynne41
Last season, I would have given this program a much higher rating, but this season just keeps going from bad to worse. My favorite shows are always character driven. I become deeply involved with the characters in the story. I actually care what happens to them.In this program the only character even worth watching is Ivy. The rest are all written as stereotypes. I say this with the deepest respect for the actors. You're only as good as you're written. I'm so tired of seeing great talent wasted on redundant story lines, predictable outcomes, and bad casting. I don't care about them any more. They have no depth, no ability to draw me in.The stories are also all over the place. Instead of focusing in and giving us one or two great subplots, we now have at least five subplots going, and none of them are intriguing, much less relevant. It's just sad. The music and dancing are fun, but that's not enough. Give us real characters to watch. Trust that your audience can deal with real people and real situations. This season the show is lacking in focus, devoid of any depth, and not humorous enough to support the cartoon characters it is giving us.
ldrover-496-660719
My wife and I really enjoyed Smash last season. We anxiously looked forward to its return this month. I am not certain what the writers were thinking, but this is certainly not the same show that entertained us so much last year. It not longer has any direction. Gone is its sense of purpose. I am not certain what the main premise is any longer. New characters and conflicts have been introduced, at the expense of those we enjoyed so much last year. The music and songs are sadly lacking! Unfortunately, the show is no longer a Smash. It has lost its soul. Perhaps the writers will see the error of their ways and return to the formula that seemed to work so well last season.Should be interesting to see how many more episodes it will last.