Today, I got a sneek peek at “Magic City”, a Starz! project currently in production in Miami. This new series, due to premiere next spring on Starz!, looks like it’s worth the subscription. Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Supernatural, The Losers, Watchmen), Bond girl, Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace, Centurion) and Danny Huston (X Men Origins: Wolverine, The Warrior’s Way) it is by no means Miami Vice, what it is however, is an intriguing look at Miramar, Florida in the late 1950’s. This mobsteresque (not a word) period-piece adds an oceanfront view to big business, the good life, and scandal. I’ve always been a fan of South Florida, but now it seems it’s earned another mark on “My things to like about South Florida” list. Is there such a thing as too much of a good thing? I’ll have to get back to you when I’ve had enough. But for now, be on the lookout for this upcoming series. I’ve been impressed by some of the original programming providers like Starz! and Showtime have been producing to compete with the boss “HBO”. This one seems to hit the mark as well, from what I can tell. But I don’t want to get you too excited. Let’s wait and see what the future holds. In the meantime check it out for yourself
