Gorgeous Texan vistas, thoroughly watchable cast, and brave of them to touch on troubling contemporary issues. (The original show glaringly shows its age.) I thought the pilot suffered a little from being, you know, A PILOT, but the series is quickly finding its feet. Family dramas generally aren't my thing but I was curious as to what Padalecki was going to do with the franchise, and I already care about the Walker clan (especially younger son, August). There's clear chemistry between the actors and I look forward to the peeling back of the character and plot layers. Good stuff in the making!