Terriers is truly one of my favorite new shows of the TV season! “Why?” you ask? Ah, there are so many reasons!

Terriers from Creator/Executive Producer Ted Griffin (Ocean’s Eleven, Matchstick Men) and Executive Producer Shawn Ryan (The Shield), is a comedic drama starring Donal Logue (The Tao of Steve) and Michael Raymond-James (True Blood). It centers on “Hank Dolworth” (Logue), an ex-cop, who partners with his best friend “Britt Pollack” (Raymond-James) in an unlicensed private investigation business.

Comedic, edgy, original, a show about high stakes in the face of low expectations, Terriers explores what it’s like in today’s America to be “too small to fail.” Co-stars include Laura Allen (Dirt) as “Katie,” Britt’s girlfriend; Rockmond Dunbar (Prison Break) as “Detective Mark Gustafson,” former colleague of Hank; and Jamie Denbo (Weeds) as “Maggie Lefferts,” Hank’s attorney.

Terriers has the perfect balance of comedy, romance, reality, and corruption. Unlicensed private investigators, Hank and Britt get themselves into some messy cases, one of which finds itself being the main plot point for season one…the Linus conspiracy. Even though episode 4 which aired last night was titled, “Fustercluck” the guys get themselves into a fustercluck in each and every episode and things get more and more complex as the season goes on. It might seem like nothing more than a fun ride in the beginning, but there is a major conspiracy to uncover along with the guys’ personal conflicts.

I love the friendship between Hank and Britt. While the two are buddy buddies, there are lines that need not be crossed and that dynamic is very interesting to see. Also, Hank is still in love with his ex-wife who is engaged and Britt and his girlfriend have secrets. Not only that, but just as Hank and Britt uncover a major revelation, his troubled sister comes to stay with him. If Donal Logue’s real life sister, Karina Logue is any indication as to the incredibly talented and intriguing guest stars this season, I am over the moon about who else to expect! And of course, the supporting characters are just as charming and troubled as Hank and Britt.

Not only is the casting well done and the characters well crafted, but the look of the show is unlike anything that is on television right now. It’s not bright and sunny and yet it’s not very dark or blue. There’s a fine middle. It’s beautiful. It’s a rugged and yet gorgeous look at present day San Diego, more specifically Ocean Beach.

All in all, Terriers is quality entertainment and I can’t explain the level of anticipation I have for the rest of the season, the series. Even though the cast spoiled the ending for me, having spelled the resolution out on the set visit (cast & crew were shooting the season finale during the set visit), I am looking forward to all that leads up to the season finale. As far as spoilers go, I’ll be broad in saying that Hank’s back story as a recovering alcoholic and his ex partner, Detective Mark Gustafson play a big part in the end resolution. There are plenty of twists coming this season and from what I have seen so far in the first 5 episodes…this is going to be quite a fulfilling journey. Not only does the show have heart thanks to its wildly engaging main characters but there are so many directions that this show can go. It clearly has the potential to go far. Terriers is a must watch and I hope to see the show on FX for many seasons to come.

On the set visit, I interviewed Donal Logue among many others. Stay tuned for my interview coverage on My Take on TV.

Also, be sure to check out what the cast & crew had to say when I interviews them on the Terriers Series Premiere Red Carpet Event. You can even watch part of my interview with Michael Raymond James here.

Terriers airs Wednesdays at 10/9c on FX.