Ben and Matt know the poor whites of Boston so well that the first Season is outstanding. The second season is more on the poor Black community and is out of their experience zone... thus not as informative and more stereotypical. Still good acting but off base and way out of their depth. I loved Jill Hennessy when she was in "Crossing Jordan"... but in this she is more like a ding bat... too bad! As everyone says... Kevin Bacon is great great great and makes the show!!