I was two inches from tearing my hair out over the whole 'Kris becomes the other woman' storyline. I still enjoy the horses, the actresses and actors are excellent, and there is the occasional funny line. ![]() I've recently started to catch up on ancient episodes of this show, and I have to say, I am less than impressed. ![]() I have to say, the only part of the show I missed was the horses. Matt frustrated me with his immaturity and unwillingness to "man up" and take some responsibility for his own life. Dani never stopped bothering me with her 'spoiled little rich girl traumatized by Daddy's lies, no one else's needs matter as much as mine do' routine. Junior bored me, and I couldn't understand why the writers devoted so much airtime to his stupid little 'finding himself' journey. In fact, after midway through season two when it seemed as though that wasn't going to happen, I stopped watching the show. I spent the entire season wanting Kris to end up with Matt. Somehow, the show manages to exceed those network expectations, and delivers a satisfying family drama that will hold your interest throughout the run of the series. 'Wildfire' is well worth the watch, assuming you can overlook the perpetually silly teenage drama employed by show runners seeking to ensnare those young demographics that network execs demand. Both of their performances throughout the series provide the foundation for all of the drama that ensues. Nicole Tubiola is the the rich girl who was reared in that competitive world. But the acting accolades belong to Greg Serano as the horse trainer who sees something in Kris Furillo (the convict girl) and sponsors her into the world of horse racing. Cast wise, Nana Visitor provides a familiar face (she of Star Trek DS9 fame). These first few episodes set a strong tone for the series, as the convict girl and the horse make a transcendent connection that will propel them both into a world far beyond what anyone could have imagined. It is there that she makes a connection with 'Wildfire', a horse in training for police civic duties. A tough city girl from the wrong side of the tracks, imprisoned for fairly minor crimes working toward her release as a prison laborer training horses for the city police force. There is more than enough here to hurdle viewers through the entire series. Insights into the world of competitive horse racing, and those who inhabit that world. Ostentatiously geared towards the teen angst audience, 'Wildfire' nonetheless has much more to offer. ![]() Rural setting? Family values? A girl and a horse? I am all in! 'Wildfire' ran for four seasons on the ABC Family network.
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