Song of the Day: 'The Water Lets You In ("Bloodline" theme)' by Book of Fears

As you may recall, Damian and I went against type and watched a fictional drama last year -- Netflix's "Bloodline." Although I found myself morphing into my parents -- who seemed to spend more time speculating about what was going to happen next than actually watching shows like this when I was a kid -- we couldn't deny being intrigued by the sudsy Southern mess the Rayburn clan was. Dove into the Season 2 premiere last night and I have to admit we'd have been well-advised to have rewatched Season 1 in its entirety -- things are that convoluted and a year is a long time away -- but would be lying if I didn't confess that they have already thrown out enough bread crumbs for me to want to see where this train is headed, a train I once thought had already reached its destination. Anyone else watching? The incredible cast including Kyle Chandler, Linda Cardellini, Chloe Sevigny and Sissy Spacek is reason enough to give it a chance. 

Going for 'Bloodline'

Haven't watched an hourlong drama of this nature in ages -- if ever -- but "Bloodline" was worth the effort. Like most thrillers, it has its over-the-top moments. And there are lots of breadcrumbs being left on the trail when getting to the point would be so easy. And there was a lot of deliberate misleading. (I'm new to this, so it was a challenge at times.) But with an impeccable cast that includes Kyle Chandler (rocking a sexy ex-jock paunch), Linda Cardellini (Lindsay from "Freaks and Geeks"!), the always-great Chloe Sevigny, Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (as the hot-headed brother) and the legendary Sissy Spacek, I really became invested in the Rayburn family and wanted to see where this story of family secrets and betrayals would take me.

Will a second season "work"? I don't really think it's necessary, but I'll still probably tune in to find out.