It has a reasonably clever script, some good acting and characters about whom it is possible to care, however outlandish their circumstances may be.
But it does have a clever script, some Hollywood heavyweights, high-powered technology and a widely, even globally, known cast.
Tired, granted, but in this case, offbeat personalities and clever scripts created at least the illusion of freshness.
The two called Gilligan's script "witty and clever" and noted that it was "a triumph".
The pace perfect, the atmosphere wonderful and terrific teamwork - the reason for such quality, is powerful and focused direction of a clever script.
The clever script contained many references to school life, and featured staff from many departments.
Plus he has co-authored clever scripts with surprisingly intricate plotlines.
But what made the commercial, well, priceless, was an extraordinarily clever script.
Appealing casts, clever scripts, loopy humor and even a serious issue or two: quality entertainment has its unmistakable upside.
When you have a clever script, a vibrant cast and the expert direction of Rob Bundy, it probably doesn't matter.