SnoopyStyle St. Barnabas's episcopalian vicar Daniel Webster (Aidan Quinn) has a successful parish, but a complicated life. His son Peter (Christian Campbell) is a closeted gay. His adopted brother Adam (Ivan Shaw) is incorrigible. Garret Dillahunt plays his Jesus Christ vision.This was a lowly rated show which some found offensive at the time. Although I didn't find it offensive unless you think being bored is offensive. The whole messy family just scream desperation as they hit almost all the hot button issues. It was dysfunction for dysfunction's sake. I didn't find one character who's compelling. They only made 8 episodes and was canceled even before that. The ratings were low, so I wasn't the only one who didn't get it.

pastorthad-1 The Book of Daniel was one of the most poignant TV offerings of our time. It was prematurely canceled due in large part to pressure from the religious right.Telling the story of an Episcopal priest and his family, it touches on a full compliment of social issues as the family struggles with "real" life from a context of faith. If the viewer can keep in mind that while it is unlikely, though not impossible, for one family to face all these issues at the same time, there are are family's, both in and outside the Church, that experience each of these issues...and often in combination with others--then this show can change your life or at least the way your view your life, faith, God and the Church in general. Like real life, it tickles the funny bone, tugs at the heart strings, and causes the brain to say "hhmmmmm?" Throughout the family's struggles and joys Daniel, the priest speaks with Jesus...not just in traditional prayer to the unseen deity, but Jesus actually appears to Daniel... seated in the car next to him as he drives to and from appointments...over his shoulder in the mirror as he prepares for Sunday morning worship...even walking in the park. The character of Jesus and his conversations with Daniel (apparently offensive to some Christian mindsets) are at the heart of the show. It is here that Daniel explores his own questions of faith (also offensive to some). It is here that we see a true and real relationship between Jesus and one of his "flock." It is here that we see the Jesus of the Bible...caring, witty, smart, teacher, savior...at least the way I, a not-always-humble (mainline denomination) pastor read and understand the Bible.Watch this series! Give it chance! Let it work on your life! If it angers you...ask "why?" If it moves you, beg for the creators to continue the story. If you feel nothing...well...really ask "why?" I love this show!!

yaaah_69 This was going to be one of the most promising series ever... I howled at each episode and could not wait for the next one... then I was informed the Christian right had a cow at the sight of Jesus sitting next to a priest who was on drugs , a son who was homosexual a daughter who had a nympho for a boyfriend , god what material that was going to be. But dispare , not my B. O. D. friends as there will be an 8 episode box coming out in the near future, 4 we saw and 4 we did not see plus some extras. And the pilot.It will be available 9/28 and I think it is published by TLA I thought all the actors did very well and they portrayed the inner workings of any church right on. Aiden Quinn just had his part down and Bursten tipping the wee glass of wine with her paramour was very funny. The (only) thing I might complain about was the part played by Christian he looked about 30 not sixteen. But I would not let that deter me from watching the whole series.So in closing my dear , dear Christian friends , you have made a laughing stock out of this charade and gained much disrespect from most of the world. ciao yaaah69 ciao yaaah69

DWhitney89 I really enjoyed this show. It was a good, funny show. Although it was only on for like 3 episodes, it was great. Imagine my disappointment when it was cancelled because of "controversal reasons". I can understand why Christain people wouldn't want this show on the air-it does make their religion look bad. But the one question that I have it "Did anyone make them watch it?" If they don't want to watch it, there is an off button on the TV. No one made religious people watch it. I know there were a lot of churches that said it was "their duty to stop this show from airing..." What a joke! This show should not have been cancelled,at least not for such a dumb reason.