The Good Cop Plot Summary:
Former cop, and ex-con Tony (Tony Danza) has been released from jail, and is working with NYPD as a special civilian consultant. He’s teamed up with a straight-laced, by-the-book detective (Josh Groban), who just happens to be his son.
The Good Cop is a show that overstays its welcome.
Each episode, in the 10 episode series, is approximately 45 minutes. However,each episode feels much longer, as the show lingers on particular moments for too long. This ruins certain sequences that are supposed to be suspenseful.
The show’s first episode, “Who Framed the Good Cop?” may have the best plot that the writers will be able to come up with. It’s hard to see how they’ll imagine a more compelling plot than focusing on a corrupt officer who frames Tony Jr. (Groban) and/or Tony Sr. (Danza) for the murder.
Generally, it’s not a good sign when you suspect a show has peaked 30 minutes into its debut.
While Tony Danza playing Josh Groban’s father is an interesting concept; it’s not enough to sustain a show. Yes, the show’s concept is that father is a corrupt cop recently released from prison and the son is the eponymous good cop.
Not helping The Good Cop is that Tony Sr. is more likeable than his goody-two-shoes son, who keeps a swear jar in the squad room. Yes, Tony Jr. wants NYPD officers to cut down on their cursing, which we don’t hear on the show.
Additionally, many cast members use stereotypical Brooklyn accents that are horribly executed. Someone should have informed the actors that unless you naturally speak with a New York accent, any attempt to mimic one will be seen as an insult to actual New Yorkers.
The Good Cop creator Andy Breckman, who also created Monk, seems to have wanted to create a family show, yet having an ex-con be a major character doesn’t say “family show.” Despite Breckman’s desire The Good Cop isn’t Columbo. If anything it’s a second rate Monk.
Rating: 2 out of 10
