A Netflix original series, Bloodline centers around the Rayburn family during a celebration of the parents' 45th anniversary running a successful hotel in the Florida Keys. The oldest brother and trouble maker of the family, Danny, comes home for the dedication of a pier in the family's name.

John, the second oldest, Meg, the youngest and only daughter and Kevin, the youngest son all stayed close to home as they grew up. Now adults, Danny returns to spend time with the family and wreak havoc on their lives in the process.

At first, I couldn't grasp why the family was so upset with Danny. Sure, he had been the only one to move away from home and there were hints that he was an alcoholic, but it didn't seem any more dramatic than the average American family drama. As the show progresses, though, you find out more and more about Danny's tortured past with the family. Not only that, you see Danny making plans in the present that he says will "help" the family and the resort in the long run, while he's actually making more trouble. For fear of juicy spoilers, I won't say much more about the plot.

The cast and the setting of the beautiful Florida keys really enhance the dramatic storyline.

Kyle Chandler was nominated for an Emmy for his lead role as John Rayburn while Ben Mendelsohn was also nominated for his outstanding job playing the black sheep brother, Danny. Although none of the other actors or actresses, Norbert Leo Butz as the youngest brother Kevin, Linda Cardellini as the youngest daughter Meg and Sissy Spacek as their mother, Sally, were nominated for awards, they all deserved them. The characters they play are complicated, many with secret, dark pasts, and all the acting portrayed that very well. Casting directors, as well, were nominated for an award for outstanding achievement in casting, just to get an idea of exactly how phenomenal the whole cast is.

I will say that the story takes a few very dark turns, but the beautiful coast town where this all takes place remains sun shiny and bright throughout. The setting is an interesting contrast to the storyline, making one wonder, maybe living permanently in paradise isn't as great at it seems.