I have watched 2 episodes so far and I am really starting to like the show. I agree it was melodramatic at first, but the second episode was less melodramatic so I believe the show is going through a learning curve. I love that there is a black-led cast, but there is some overacting, probably because the actors and actresses want to do a good job so the show does not get cancelled. I suspect that this will also temper down as the show goes on. I don't mind the gay scenes because they are also underrepresented in soap operas. I hope that it survives and thrives as time goes on.