I think my original attempt to watch this show was a download on an old computer that eventually crapped out on me before I could finish, and I never picked it up again. Here I am finally getting past those first few episodes and I'm only mildly interested. I wasn't quite getting it until about episode 10, in which the events lead to Swearengen uttering the words, "We're forming a fucking government." Suddenly, it all comes together for me.
I loved how Farnum snapped at the chance to become mayor and suddenly thinks he's a big shot, but this is still Ian McShane's show. He's calling the shots, and he's got enough charisma to be a total asshole and still be likeable.Brad Dourif is also fully charged as the doc, and Olyphant is always cool as that sheriff type. Solid show so far.