good back-story, and good acting

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Blistering performances.

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

I've watched this episode and the pilot episode. They are both entertaining and I liked them. But the writers need to come up with something fresh. Both the disappearing act in the pilot episode and this episode, as well as the hidden garage door trick, were both themes in episode of "Banack" (1972). Heck, even stealing the Declaration of Independence was used in "JAG". Other than that I enjoyed both episodes and will soon be looking at a couple more.

The worst kind of film. Basically, the US Declaration of Independence was replaced with a plasma screen and this fooled the museum's security for several days. Eh?The plasma screen that would theoretically run for less than 2 seconds off that watch battery, assuming it had a low enough internal resistance to deliver the required current, which it wouldn't.It would be possible with a dozen large car batteries and an inverter, but that system wouldn't fit into the case. Sorry to be anal, but this isn't even close to being plausible. The rest of the film wasn't a great deal better and I'm left wondering why the budget couldn't have been donated to charity or me.

I gave it 5 stars due to plot, not script or acting, or scenes. The cast did a good job, but the plot needs to make sense.The government does not allow the Declaration of Independence to travel. It is one of the most significant documents in our history, right up there with the Constiution. This is why it never leaves the National Archives building in Washington.Now I am not an ultra-anal person who thinks that a movie needs to be 100% plausible, but the basis of the plot, the Declaration of Independence being stolen, needs to make sense. I can ignore reality, but only up to a certain point.

Honestly, never thought much of L.Thompson. However, it is perfectly possible that as an 80's actress, the roles offered to Leah were simply uninspired, and formula driven. Well good for Leah as Jane Doe. Either she has grown up, or a role with complexity has finally been offered to her. Whatever the case, she was charming, and her character echoed a strong, competent and complete personality. Generally television premieres are either completely inspired, or sadly dismal downers. Jane Doe's premiere, although somewhat formulaic, definitely has a spark.L.Thompson seems wonderfully comfortable in her character, and the script was bold enough to hold my interest. I will watch for the next Jane Doe.Cheers