Finally started watching my saved up DVR episodes. I'm in the middle so far. Worst scene for me was the building collapse. It was ridiculous. Nobody but Richie seemed to notice the massive structural failures happening, so I figured it must be him hallucinating or a dream that had meaning for him (the label falling apart). When it was passed off as an actual event, I really had to talk myself into continuing on.
I don't like the musical interludes either. And for people that love music (DTF) to not like it, that clearly means it wasn't done right.
Despite all that, I do enjoy the cameos (that aren't really cameos). Alice Cooper was fun. The basic plot (saving his label) is interesting as well. But I have to admit, it isn't like Richie has a real vision for the business and outside forces are fighting him on it. He seems rudderless, so instead of rooting for him to pull it off, you wonder "pull what off?" I started to *root* for Ray Romano (because he's Ray), but he's not all that likeable either. Devon actually annoys me. You didn't get your $10,000 check to fake a run on your fundraising and now you are looking for a divorce (or attention for looking for a divorce). Ugh.
Heck, the only truly likeable character I can think of is Lester Grimes. Then maybe Kip (Mick Jagger's kid). He has some arrogance, but not only is he a punk rocker, but he's young ... so that's par for the course. And in some ways, he has a little bit of honor (although not when pushed). And then probably Jamie (Juno Temple). Likeability in that order.
All the royalty, recoup, etc. music business talk is fun. Reminds me of taking the music business class.
Except for the blatantly obvious (Dice murder and save business), not really sure where this is going. Feels like it could get good any minute. I'll give it to the end of Season 1. And mainly because it is about the music industry.