Season one was compelling television, with a strong cast, interesting characters, lots of black humor, and a twisted take on a tired trope: you cannot escape your past.
Tim Roth is a standout, and perfectly suited for the role of the transplanted Police Chief. I was glad to see his return in season two, unfortunately the series must have blown the entire budget on location shooting and actor salary, the writers must have been picked up from the local Home Depot parking lot. I don't mind a few plot holes, I don't mind the blood-stained violence. What is tiring is the non-stop, extended misery that becomes the normal state for Chief Worth's family.
Roth's character is an alcoholic anti-hero, made likable by his devotion to his family. Unfortunately, his good side is far out-shadowed by his bad side, and soon there's not much left of his character to root for.
Season two is a disappointment. I've started it three times, have yet to get past the second episode. I'll stick it out, if only to see the return of Michelle Thrush
Tim Roth is a standout, and perfectly suited for the role of the transplanted Police Chief. I was glad to see his return in season two, unfortunately the series must have blown the entire budget on location shooting and actor salary, the writers must have been picked up from the local Home Depot parking lot. I don't mind a few plot holes, I don't mind the blood-stained violence. What is tiring is the non-stop, extended misery that becomes the normal state for Chief Worth's family.
Roth's character is an alcoholic anti-hero, made likable by his devotion to his family. Unfortunately, his good side is far out-shadowed by his bad side, and soon there's not much left of his character to root for.
Season two is a disappointment. I've started it three times, have yet to get past the second episode. I'll stick it out, if only to see the return of Michelle Thrush