Verne Gay

Well-produced, but the "real" story's already been told (hint: It's the movie).

What's best about this series is the prevailing sense that Sonnenshine has actually read the books and esteems them, especially the characters who so memorably fill their pages.

Bitter, brutal, depressing.

Strictly fan service, but fans will love it.

Funny, melancholy, flawless.

Settled, thoughtful and at times engaging coming-of-age sequel.

Will this be your next "Downton Abbey?" Probably not, but it could be your next "Poldark." Nothing wrong with that.

If all this sounds hopelessly hokey — and there are stretches in "The Madison" where it irredeemably is — then you'll want to do something else with your Saturday night. Otherwise, there's beauty here, some nice performances and a welcome pivot away from the mayhem of "Yellowstone."

Steady start to the final season of a TV treasure.

Mostly boilerplate CBS procedural but at least the horses look great.