I've watched this and will offer an alternative opinion-
Those thinking Costner is supposed to be a "good guy" are getting it wrong.
Yes, he's family first, and lives by his own definition of morality, but......
So did Don Corleone!! sp?
I would speculate that the show was pitched as "The Godfather", in Montana.
You get branded......you're "made".....once in you're in for life, and untouchable.
The comparison is a perfect fit for the family..
Young, ex-military medal winner wants independence and autonomy from the family business...
Michael Corleone
Middle child is fully prepared to commit to whatever is required to advance the family business and achieve more power at the expense of others...Ruthless and favored by Dad.....
Sonny Corleone.....re-written as a female to add a little spice
Oldest child thinks he's ready to run things, but Dad knows he's incapable of doing everything that needs to be done......lacks leadership and strength to lead. Rejected as leader of next generation..
Freado Corleone....
Add in the res leadership, and the land developer as opposing "families", and you've got your competing interests to fight for power......
Just like the other mafia families.
Thoughts? Maybe I spent too much tine analyzing this.....
