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Dickinson (2019)
Cringe Worthy
I had really high hopes for this. Saw the trailer at the cinema and it looked great. Quirky, indy, period with a twist. But after the first couple of shows it's a real let down. The writing is just dreadful. Imagine a tenth grade school play written by the class and you won't be far out. It just doesn't work.
5th Gear (2002)
Missing Tiff
Still an enjoyable show. Jason, Jonny and Vikki are great. Jimmy the bore, not so much. I fast forward his bits. He's no replacement for Tiff. Get someone who can either drive or entertain. Or preferably both.
Snowfall (2017)
This is Astonishingly Good
Probably the best TV show since The Wire. This adaption of a true story is brilliantly written and the acting, without exception, is absolutely first class. Every character is believable and fully drawn. It's a show which has actually got better from season 1 to season 2. Personally I can't wait for season 3.
Westworld (2016)
Season 1 is a 9, season 2 is a 3
Season one of Westworld was outstanding. The slow reveals, the running themes (think a different cult tune on the pianola each week), the gradual realisation that something wasn't quite right..
But then came season two - the hosts have gone native and want their freedom. Er... and that's it. No real storyline, just aimless mooching about and pointless violence. That the only interesting character now is the writer of the hosts storylines, says something about how dull the rest of the cast has become.
This needs a serious rescue mission or it is as doomed to failure as the wandering hosts and their quest for freedom.
The Americans (2013)
Just fantastic
I have watched this from series one, and now as we are getting close to the end of the final season, I just had to say how brilliant this show is and only guess at why the ratings in the UK are so mediocre. Yes, it's hidden away on a minority channel at the dead of night but even so I'm flummoxed. The stories, acting and characters are all outstanding. If you've missed it, grab the box set - you won't be disappointed.
Bulletproof (2018)
Very poor
I saw all the adverts for this and thought it looked promising, but it's just rubbish. I have never seen such poor acting, and the story is just daft. The writers really should get the sack. There are enough great series out there at the moment, from Billions to The Americans, that nobody needs waste their time on this.