I agree with many about the similarities of this show and the beloved but departed Northern Exposure. I used to watch that show with my parents every week when I was younger, and this season it has turned out that I have been at their house on the nights that Men in Trees has been on! Odd? ;-) I really enjoy all of the stories tied into each episode and how developed most of the characters are. I sure do hope all of the conflict gets resolved by the end of the season though!