“Pie-lette”

Pushing Daisies is a rare occurance on television.  A show that pushes the boundaries of realism in many different directions.  While ultimately not nearly as wholly original as it wants to be, it does manage to draw from many original sources to create an eclectic, strange but ultimately hodge podge of a universe to draw viewers in with likable characters and vibrant visuals.

We open with a bit of a prolgue as we learn about our protagonist, Ned and when he discovered as a boy his unique and interesting “gift”.  This gift is the main push behind the show.  A man with a power is not unusual in fiction, but it’s the specificness and individuality of this gift which automatically raises it to the next level.
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