“Rocketman”

  

I've watched the first 3 episodes of this british series called Rocketman.  They are airing it on BBC America. 

It stars Robson Green as George Stevenson- a man who has a dream.  A dream of sending his wives ashes into space.  She died a year ago, and he's left to take care of his daughter (Angela) and son (Tom.)  He spends all of his time trying to build a rocket to send her ashes into space where they will remain- so they can look up at the night sky knowing that she's up there somewhere. 

The show is completely brilliant, and I'm lucky I saw a commercial for it during another series airing on BBC America.  The title alone is enough to pique ones interest, and I love Robson Green, so I had to set my DVR up to record the show.  It's funny, heartwarming, sometimes serious (not never TOO serious), and just plain fun. 

There are a few subplots involving George's son and finding a way to make sure he does better in school- which leads to a subplot with George himself and his son's teacher helping George learn some things himself…another subplot in Mary, a woman who is adept at the science behind rockets and might be a love interest for George.  Then we have the situation with Barney and his wife who are doing everything they can to have a baby…

All of these subplots are pieced together nicely into a very warm family-friendly series about dreams, family, good friends, and most of all about hope.  The production values are top notch from my pov, the acting is spot on, and the show itself, overall, is just a pure joy.