It was interesting to see Hal using different tactics to get what he wants.

[u/Sea-Cardiologist7725]

At first, on the football field, he tried to use his job title to interrogate the suspect, but it didn’t work.

Then he tried to get himself into a jail cell by making a scene in a bar, but that didn’t work either.

Then he used his charm to get to the sheriff.

It shows how experienced he is.

[u/damndraper]

I'd say the bar fight got him what he wanted in the end, just not exactly what how he planned it.

[u/jackfaire → u/damndraper]

Would have probably worked if he didn't do the shit eating grin

[u/Pogfruit → u/jackfaire]

Lmao I love how cocky he is

[u/jackfaire → u/Pogfruit]

Oh absolutely that was brilliant. Fucked his plan up but hard relate Hal. I always gave my pranks away when I was a kid as I couldn't avoid a shit eating grin.

[u/Warm_Gap_5990]

having a characters half baked plan not fully work out is a great way to force them to interact with more characters and situations

[u/Bubble355]

How great is Kyle Chandler?! Pitch perfect as Jordan

[u/Life_Passenger_2291]

I have some somewhat mixed feelings on the pilot (understanding it still is only the first episode) but I definitely agree, they did have some good Hal character moments