where the whole world be hold it breath because of the upcoming 2004 election and it be refresh to watch this tv series . not only because of the superb acting of pamela reed and michael murphy and each and every one of the ensemble ( something we almost take for grant with altman picture and which always give sublime act ) and the great writing and but also because it give non american some insight in political usa . inspiring and clarifying and it make one wonder first of all why it always the wrong movie people that get elect in politics . wouldn not we all be much more relaxed if usa politics have a bit of the altman touch to it . unfortunately and the inspiration of this maverick doesn not seem to reach the oligarchy in power . altman do show u that tv can be fascinating and uplifting and even though he get curtail and which will keep u wonder how that 12th episode that be never shoot would be like . do this tv series and which be over before one know it and doesn not seem to take the 12x 30 minute it say on the dvd jewelbox and draw a true picture of political usa . be from europe i sincerely hope not and but i be afraid it be even bad than tanner be show u . let not tell too much and focus on the face . and even bad and after globalization and sugarfrosted horror for breakfast and the old world be quickly pick up on this terrible excrescence too .