So far so good. Not your typical Hospital TV show, in fact, it's uniqueness and stellar performances by Hamza Haq and John Hannah kept me captivated.
I did however feel there was "too much" focus on racism - an not the real struggle, and I hope that fades away as the main focus of the show. There were some obvious plot and technical issues - why wouldn't he say he's looking for his sister to the cop from the start? What's up with Ayisha Issa's characters crappy attitude? Thus I hope the melodrama also gets toned down a bit by the writers so this show doesn't end up like another Grey's Anatomy or General Hospital.
The directing, cinematography and score were spot-on in creating and maintaining the tension. Casting was also great with convincible characters - unlike Saving Hope where some doctors looked 16 years old.
I'm certainly hooked to see where this show goes next, but as of now, it's a well deserved 8/10 from me.
EDIT 4/29/20: I've lost interest. Bashir's sister looks more like his daughter. The accents are clearly fake, unconvincing and annoying. The icing on the cake is still the annoying Ayisha Issa's acting or character, or both - I still can't tell. She has the angriest look and worst bedside manner I've seen from and doctors show. She is unconvincing as a doctor. Alcoholics can have a drink every time she smiles - they'll still be sober. The writing is getting less exciting and barely interesting. From 8/10 down to 6/10. Wont be watching any more episodes.
I did however feel there was "too much" focus on racism - an not the real struggle, and I hope that fades away as the main focus of the show. There were some obvious plot and technical issues - why wouldn't he say he's looking for his sister to the cop from the start? What's up with Ayisha Issa's characters crappy attitude? Thus I hope the melodrama also gets toned down a bit by the writers so this show doesn't end up like another Grey's Anatomy or General Hospital.
The directing, cinematography and score were spot-on in creating and maintaining the tension. Casting was also great with convincible characters - unlike Saving Hope where some doctors looked 16 years old.
I'm certainly hooked to see where this show goes next, but as of now, it's a well deserved 8/10 from me.
EDIT 4/29/20: I've lost interest. Bashir's sister looks more like his daughter. The accents are clearly fake, unconvincing and annoying. The icing on the cake is still the annoying Ayisha Issa's acting or character, or both - I still can't tell. She has the angriest look and worst bedside manner I've seen from and doctors show. She is unconvincing as a doctor. Alcoholics can have a drink every time she smiles - they'll still be sober. The writing is getting less exciting and barely interesting. From 8/10 down to 6/10. Wont be watching any more episodes.