Stumptown!

How fond am I of this show? Enough that in my last post I couldn't just say that I liked it but accidentally started writing this entry instead. It's not a perfect show, if such a thing even exists, but it's got a great cast, it's refreshingly willing to let woman be an unmarked category, and honestly I'm having so much fun.

I learned after watching the pilot that it's based on a comic book series by the same name, but I can verify that it's possible to jump right in without knowing anything about the comics without undue confusion.[1] Fundamentally, it's a cheerful if rough around the edges romp featuring a scrappy, snarky, hard-drinking, at times self-sabotaging female PI and the collection of friends, allies, and family (found and otherwise) that keep her going.


Dex Parios, played by Cobie Smulders. Yes, it's Maria Hill.

( vague spoilers and much flailing ensue )