Most of the episodes have decent, moderately interesting story. There's no real sex or violence to speak of. You won't be dazzled by the dialogue or original story lines. What you are supposed to be dazzled by, is, of course, Mary. Unfortunately Mary's character is neither original nor interesting; neither thoughtful nor intelligent. Mary is snarky and juvenile in her interactions with others, not at all the person she portrays in the opening and closing monologues which is a thoughtful, introspective person. I grew weary of her quickly. Marshall's character was interesting but his unspoken infatuation with Mary didn't fit his character and was an un-necessary sub-plot. Mary's mother and sister were AWFUL. Those characters should have been left on cutting room floor. I made it to Season 5 but Mary's character is just getting uglier and meaner and more low. I'll probably skip the second half of Season 5. Wouldn't watch another show with her in it.
Review of In Plain Sight
