Roswell

1st season - 75% - My name is Liz Parker and I died five days ago. A romantic start, melancholic mood - and a lot of unbearable fluff that almost put me off. But after a few episodes, something happens in the woods, families go camping, relationships get entangled, and from then on, Roswell goes unimaginably up, to the point where I sometimes forget to breathe. And in one moment, I realized how deeply I have Max, rebel Michael, or beautiful Liz. I repeat for everyone who gets discouraged by the tired start - the start is awkward, but the consequences are perfect, addiction guaranteed. 2nd season - 80% - The basic storyline sticks to the concept that worked so well in the previous season finale. Relationships are still in the foreground, accompanied by solving new mysteries and deepening the forgotten past of the alien heroes. This more mature approach works perfectly in the first half and is only disrupted by the unsuccessful multi-episode subplot with Michael's relatives. However, Roswell has proven several times that it can change the long-term mood from episode to episode, and luckily it succeeded even in this critical moment. From the prom to the very end, it presents a romantic drama, surprisingly dark psychology, and last but not least, a tragic tone. And the final scene promises a magnificent finish. 3rd season - 80% - The same thing for the third time, but differently. There is still the fear of revelation, the same foundation of relationship effort, or Michael's unwavering rebellion, but a few things have changed. Firstly, right from the beginning, Isabel becomes the leading character. On one hand, Katherine Heigl gets another opportunity to show that she is a great actress, but on the other hand, she suffers from the storyline promised by the previous season finale. Given a few script gems and genre treats (an episode with a sitcom twist clearly stands out), it doesn't bother me. But just like everything ends someday, Roswell ends too, and it managed to end at its best. I don't deny that with a few minor adjustments, the amazing two-part finale could be connected to almost any episode, but just like I forgave earlier missteps, I will forgive this one too and enjoy the fantastic finish over and over again. Roswell had its faults, but it's impossible not to love these earnest and determined characters. And the fact that each member of the main ensemble (although some were more supporting in this season) has a solid role at the very end, still moves me to this day, proving that Liz and the gang will stay with me. (23.05.2008)