The Book of Daniel (2006)

This short lived show about an Episcopalian priest and his unconventional family seemed designed to draw controversy. Six Feet Under meets Desperate Housewives is still the best descriptor for this program, which is largely serial melodrama with dashes of poignancy. I really liked the Webster clan, their more functional then the Fishers, still flawed but warm. I thought the show really had some moments, especially in the later episodes that were never aired on TV. The story lines are intriguing enough that I’m disappointed I’ll never get the chance to see many of them resolved. Far better then most network TV shows, 4 out of 5.