Two episodes in and already I'm a fan. The whole "thug for hire" premise suggested this would be a dark show - gritty and serious. Not so. It's actually fairly lighthearted, especially considering the subject matter, and that makes it a fun watch. The cast is largely unknown - at least in the US - but I enjoyed Damon Herriman for years as Dewey Crowe in Justified, and he brings a lot of that Sad Sack charm to this new role. This show isn't going to sweep the Emmys, but it's a pleasant way to kill half an hour, and it has the potential to become a bit more than that.
And for those reviewers who complained about the Australian accents, close captioned (subtitled) versions are available on most of the torrent sites.
This is an UPDATE - I haven't changed any part of my original review except the rating.
I wrote my original review after only 2 episodes, and after having watched the entire series I changed my rating from 8/10 to 10/10. This show really did live up to its full potential - screamingly funny at times (in a dark way), but remarkably poignant as well, especially when addressing Ray's family issues. I'll be keeping an eye on everyone involved in this production to see what they do next...
And for those reviewers who complained about the Australian accents, close captioned (subtitled) versions are available on most of the torrent sites.
This is an UPDATE - I haven't changed any part of my original review except the rating.
I wrote my original review after only 2 episodes, and after having watched the entire series I changed my rating from 8/10 to 10/10. This show really did live up to its full potential - screamingly funny at times (in a dark way), but remarkably poignant as well, especially when addressing Ray's family issues. I'll be keeping an eye on everyone involved in this production to see what they do next...