Depicting the lives of The Kennedy's seems to be very much in vogue of late. Katie Holmes had had a go previously in the series the precedes this one, and Natalie Portman won great acclaim in the so-so film 'Jackie' earlier this year.
This series however decides, as the title suggests, to show the decline of the super family, and adds former 'Friends' star, Matthew Perry in for good measure (and as a ratings booster) as Ted.
It's well made, and well acted mostly, but it's very hammy, and I imagine playing very fast and loose with the small detail of fact.
I thought Matthew Perry gives a good performance, in a role that is a real test for him.
This isn't the best piece of TV drama you'll ever see, but it passes the time.
This series however decides, as the title suggests, to show the decline of the super family, and adds former 'Friends' star, Matthew Perry in for good measure (and as a ratings booster) as Ted.
It's well made, and well acted mostly, but it's very hammy, and I imagine playing very fast and loose with the small detail of fact.
I thought Matthew Perry gives a good performance, in a role that is a real test for him.
This isn't the best piece of TV drama you'll ever see, but it passes the time.