Just my opinion
First of all, I LOVE Nashville and I was ecstatic when I found out we were not losing it. But, I really hate that the story lines have gotten slow and lame.
Maddie is a spoiled brat who thinks the world revolves around her. I hate every scene she is in. I was really hoping that when she met Clay, she would simply introduce him to Rayna and get him a recording contract. He is awesome. The storyline of a black country singer would be vey much cool. But no. She has to find out that he is bi-polar and take it on as a personal challenge to her happiness. She is under-aged and yes, it will not bode well for him. Being in a relationship with Maddie will put a huge bullseye on his character and it will be difficult for me to watch.
I miss seeing Avery actually have a personality. Same with Juliette. Enough time has been spent on the whole why-am-I-the-only-one-who-survived-storyline and the my-husband-can-only-love-me-if-I-am-helpless attitude. This is not real life -- not a documentary. Things can speed up. Please let Juliette have some of her pepper and vinegar back! Avery was awesome. He and Deacon both need to come out of the background and have substantial storylines.
Scarlet is great. Gunther's pseudo hangdog expressions get on my last nerve. He is not mild and meek -- he is a hound. I think Scarlet could do better.
Rant over.
Eat your cereal with a fork and do your homework in the dark