SnoopyStyle
Oakland consulting neuro-psychiatrist Eldon Chance (Hugh Laurie) wearily struggles to treat his patients despite the indifference and red tape of his profession. Lucy (Greta Lee) is his secretary. His divorce from Christina (Diane Farr) is costing him all of his money. He has to pull his daughter Nicole (Stefania LaVie Owen) out of the good private school. His new referral Jaclyn Blackstone (Gretchen Mol) by therapist Suzanne Silver (LisaGay Hamilton) leads to her possibly abusive and corrupt police detective husband Raymond Blackstone (Paul Adelstein). Chance is selling his antique furniture with dealer Carl (Clarke Peters) who introduces him to skilled craftsman D (Ethan Suplee). More importantly, he's highly unstable with a warped sense of morality. In the second season, police detective Kevin Hynes forces Chance into investigating computer tycoon Ryan Winter. ADA Frank Lambert takes on the case. Nicole starts having trouble at school.At first, I thought that D was a figment of Chance's imagination. No matter how unlikely, I kept picturing a Fight Club scenario. Once I got used to the premise, the show gets a lot better. I like hard-core Ethan Suplee. Hugh Laurie is solid. There is good darkness overall. The first season has a good tension although the climax could be done better. The second season has a couple of nice villains. Nicole has more involvement then. This is a good show with a darker edge.
jdangel77
Worthy of binge watching if you're into psychological thrillers.
anonym-20773
Watch it and enjoy.
I hope for a third season.
Thrilling through out all episodes.
mccaughan2
Series 1 had moments of brilliance, especially the development of the main male characters. I'm glad it's been renewed. Series 2 is off to an edgy start. The cat and mouse atmosphere is well-conceived. The cast is excellent - all the characters have a mix of light and shade.I'm enjoying this season much more without the 'femme fatale' element. Female characters are more interesting mostly developed through Nicole, Chance's troubled teenage daughter. Sarcastic assistant Lucy adds humour. But D played by Ethan Suplee is the best character created in ages. Need to see more of Clark Peters. Hugh Laurie is great in the role and I hope to see him deliver this fabulous series set in San Francisco for seasons to come.