Genre: TV Series
Grade: B+/A-
Notable People: Jeff Daniels, L. Warren Young, Tom Pelphrey, Diane Lane, Lucy Liu, William Jackson, Ami Ameen, Created by: David E. Kelley
Title: A Man in Full
Review: another vehicle for Jeff Daniels shining star (from the great Tom Wolfe novel in a series co-produced by The Obamas); fresh off the gritty northeast coal country of American Rust, into this role as the “60 Minute Man”, a college football icon, turned ruthless businessman, living in a traditional good ol’ boy, southern power frenzy, while the world is shifting away from him. Daniel’s is spectacular and the cast formidable, though mostly not very likeable. Indefatigable Charley Croker’s business and political interests collide when the Atlanta real estate tycoon defends his empire from those wanting to capitalize on his sudden bankruptcy and fall from grace. The story, of lies, deceit and greed is set against an undertone of racial tension and social injustice, with an all-star cast of African –American actors. Pelphrey is despicable as the man with a giant inferiority complex trying to bring the great tycoon down, and Ladd is perfectly radiant as Charlies’ ex-wife. Young steels the show as the corporate lawyer turned reluctant desperate defense attorney as he searches to find his moral compass. Limited six-episode series that was intensely enough. Won’t be back.