Premise (CBS)Dennis
Quaid and Michael Chiklis star in this drama inspired by the true story of
former Las Vegas Sheriff Ralph Lamb, a fourth-generation rancher tasked with
bringing order to Las Vegas in the 1960s, a gambling and entertainment mecca
emerging from the tumbleweeds. Ralph Lamb wants to be left in peace to run his
ranch, but Las Vegas is now swelling with outsiders and corruption which are
intruding on his simple life. Recalling Lamb's command as a military police
officer during World War II, the Mayor appeals to his sense of duty to look
into a murder of a casino worker - and so begins Lamb's clash with Vincent
Savino, a ruthless Chicago gangster who plans to make Vegas his own. Assisting
Lamb in keeping law and order are his two deputies: his diplomatic, even-keeled
brother, Jack, and his charming but impulsive son, Dixon. Ambitious Assistant
District Attorney Katherine O'Connell, who grew up on the ranch next to the
Lambs, also lends a hand in preserving justice. First impression: CSI meets American Outlaws meets Casino but with less technical jargon, aged cowboys and clean language. I loved it!
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Michael Chiklis and Carrie-Anne Moss obviously the acting is excellent. With these talented and seasoned actors I’m happy to say they delivered and made the show an enjoyable watch.
Overall Feel: Set in the 60’s when Vegas was still mostly ranches and deserts I was really worried that this would be too much of a “period piece” to be something that I would enjoy. Writers Greg Walker and Nicholas Pileggi manage to make this setting current and entertaining while still appealing to a wide audience.
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Please note that the mobster violence does rule this
out for younger viewers.
Prediction: We will see a full first season, and I would wager on a second seasons of Vegas.
Rating (1=low, 10=high): I give this a 7 out of 10
