The newly released spin-off, *Good Bones: New Beginnings*, starring Mina Starsiak Hawk, has sparked a wave of disappointment among fans who were eagerly awaiting the fresh installment. The premiere episode has particularly drawn criticism for the increased screen time given to Steve Hawk, which many viewers found underwhelming.
One fan voiced their frustration by saying, ”I was excited for this new show, but it turned out to be a letdown. The chemistry that made the original series so enjoyable is completely missing. I don’t even know what they were trying to do with that first episode—we couldn’t even finish watching it.”
The viewer went on to specifically criticize Steve Hawk’s role in the show, remarking, “Putting Steve in the spotlight was a big mistake. He just doesn’t have any charisma or presence on camera. Honestly, I’ve never met anyone who’s had a lobotomy before, but this guy seems like he might be close.” They pointed out moments where Steve’s lack of enthusiasm and engagement was glaringly obvious—like when Mina reacted playfully to a bug and his response was flat and emotionless.
Further complaints were directed at the pacing and content of the episode itself. The viewer described it as dragging with unnecessary filler scenes—such as an extended shot from inside a truck showing Mina grabbing paint—that added nothing meaningful to the story. They also noted how Steve’s minimal contributions consisted mostly of monosyllabic responses like “yup” and “yeah,” leaving them questioning why he was featured so prominently.
The comment ended on a note of disappointment over Karen’s absence—a beloved figure from previous seasons who had always brought energy and engagement to the show. The viewer mentioned they might watch Karen’s upcoming episode for closure but expressed no intention of continuing with *Good Bones: New Beginnings*. “It’s such a shame because we used to binge-watch this series—it was one of our favorites,” they lamented.
This harsh critique reflects broader concerns among fans that *Good Bones: New Beginnings* may struggle to recapture what made its predecessor so successful—the charm and chemistry between its cast members.
While some viewers echoed these sentiments about losing interest in the new direction of the show due largely in part due due to Steve’s performance , others came forward defending him by pointing out his personal struggles .
Steve has endured an unimaginable string tragedies over recent years; starting with losing his mother stomach cancer 2018 followed closely behind six months later sudden passing father . Then tragedy struck again 2020 when sister Stefanie died ethanol poisoning devastating entire family . Most recently best friend passed away motorcycle accident .
Given all these profound losses , some believe it’s understandable if grief affected demeanor during filming episodes .
Though criticisms regarding presence are valid according certain perspectives , others argue importance considering emotional burden carries which may explain subdued persona seen screen .
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