It started off quite good.
A neo-noir thriller (seems to be in fashion nowadays), Colin Farrell as a modern-day detective, a sucker for old movies, a plot that seemed interesting albeit not the most original one.
But ok, let's take the plunge.
As expected, we've got the whole nine yards: Buried secrets, half truths, false leads, double-faced characters etc...
And then, after several episodes (some much too slow in my opinion, but never mind) where we're left guessing things, here comes the twist and... what a frustration.
Not only does it come completely out of the blue, but it simply makes no sense. It's like all the story that has patiently been built up goes suddenly down the drain.
The explanation we're given is so stupid, like an outlandish trump card that is supposed to reset the counters, so to speak. A joker from a totally different set of cards thrown on the table. And why? Why this case? What does it all have to do with the ending?
Put 2 writers in 2 different rooms, ask them to write a script, with no instructions whatsoever, and then try and merge their stories: you're more likely to get a consistent plot than this.
It's difficult to explain without spoiling it, but I was so disappointed, it felt like the hours spent watching the show ended up being a huge waste of time.
A neo-noir thriller (seems to be in fashion nowadays), Colin Farrell as a modern-day detective, a sucker for old movies, a plot that seemed interesting albeit not the most original one.
But ok, let's take the plunge.
As expected, we've got the whole nine yards: Buried secrets, half truths, false leads, double-faced characters etc...
And then, after several episodes (some much too slow in my opinion, but never mind) where we're left guessing things, here comes the twist and... what a frustration.
Not only does it come completely out of the blue, but it simply makes no sense. It's like all the story that has patiently been built up goes suddenly down the drain.
The explanation we're given is so stupid, like an outlandish trump card that is supposed to reset the counters, so to speak. A joker from a totally different set of cards thrown on the table. And why? Why this case? What does it all have to do with the ending?
Put 2 writers in 2 different rooms, ask them to write a script, with no instructions whatsoever, and then try and merge their stories: you're more likely to get a consistent plot than this.
It's difficult to explain without spoiling it, but I was so disappointed, it felt like the hours spent watching the show ended up being a huge waste of time.
