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At the moment I'm wondering how Bohannon is going to get out from under The Swede's boot at the Mormon camp; I guess I'll find out in another 35 minutes or so. But seriously, I'm really enjoying it so far. I know modern morals and ethics are often attached to the plotlines and/or character actions, but it's not intending or pretending to be a historically accurate retelling of the building of the transcontinental railroad so I can overlook it's occasional flaws because I find it so entertaining. And you?
I agree. Somewhere in the middle of season one, I got over my disappointment that it wasn't going for historical accuracy and just allowed myself to enjoy it. The period sets are awesome, the story lines have interesting and long arcs and the characters develop over time, are three dimensional (flawed heroes, bad guys who occasionally show some compassion), and show growth.
Also, philosophically, the show takes a nuanced viewed toward religion (sees its redeeming qualities and its, sometimes, chicanery) - this balance is refreshing versus the general anti-religious view of most shows or the few all-preachy ones that pop up occasionally.
I do miss the Fair Haired Maiden of the West - I enjoyed her character and her arresting beauty. That said, the preacher's daughter is an intriguing character and I love the way she can get inside Bohannon's head.