Appreciate the write-up. But this:
In between the game throwing about some unnecessarily foul language (this viewer's opinion only, of course, but there's just no need for it, and falling back on it to that extent is just a failure of writing and conveyance)
God, I hate this criticism with a burning passion. I'm convinced anyone who says this has never been to a sporting event, youth or pro, or even an ER. People are vulgar. And some of the most memorable writing moments in history from shows like The Wire or movies like Blue Velvet are elevated by the use of foul language. This argument needs to die a painful death because it's lazy, arbitrary bullshit.
