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Hand of God Episodes 1-2 Reviews: Somebody Needs A Miracle


"Hand of God" has a lot going for it in theory. The powerhouse cast includes Ron Perlman in the lead role as Judge Pernell Harris. Dana Delaney plays his wife Crystal. The show is airing on Amazon Prime (which is giving NetFlix and the cable stations a run for their money these days in terms of quality programming). 


The series begins with Judge Harris naked and speaking in tongues in a San Vicente fountain. Has he had a breakdown? Is God speaking to him? I'm going with the first of the two options. Later we find out his son PJ is in a coma due to an attempted suicide. He tried to off himself after being forced to watch wife Jocelyn's vicious rape. OK, way to be supportive there buddy boy. The judge believes God is telling him to exact revenge. Harris enlists the support of several shady characters including an ex-con named KD and a crooked preacher named Rev Curtis and his hot sidekick.  


To be honest, after watching two episodes, I'm underwhelmed. Sure this is not my usual wheelhouse but I havent connected with any of the characters. There's a whole lotta talking and watching son PJ in a coma. The story needs to be more compelling if it wants to draw viewers in. And why did you let that fish die? God doesnt like it when you kill defenseless fish. 
  
Grade: 3 Monsters (out of 5). I'm passing on this series. The acting is good but I just can't get into the story. Maybe "Hand of God" will draw more of a drama fan base. 


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http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2014/10/hand-of-god-red-oaks-tv-series-get-green-ligh.html
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http://decider.com/2014/08/28/amazon-hand-of-god/

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September 13, 2015 
Hand of God Episodes 1-2 Reviews: Somebody Needs A Miracle Reviewed by GMonsterTV on 10:02 AM Rating: 5 "Hand of God" has a lot going for it in theory. The powerhouse cast includes Ron Perlman in the lead role as Judge Pernell Har...

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