Nine years ago, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) killed a TV series called "Wonderland" after only two episodes by inundating its network, ABC, with protests. "Mental" has in common with "Wonderland" the portrayal of people in the mental health system as having stereotypical experiences and behavior, including bizarre hallucinations and potentially violent behavior. These were the things that seemed to outrage NAMI. Where are they now? According to their website, they are aware of the series but are taking a wait and see approach. "Wonderland" took the problem of mental illness seriously. "Mental" thinks that mental illness is a laughing matter. "Wonderland" was well written, directed and acted. "Mental" is lame in all those departments. Why is NAMI sitting on its collective hands? They might as well. If there is any justice, low ratings will kill this stupid series faster than NAMI could.
