unusualoneo1 Gritty and a new-James Bond dark mood series. Very spell binding in the plots and filming. The characters all give a good account of themselves in very dour but solid performances. The filming is in the old 1940s film-noir style -but in full dark dramatic colour. The light and shadows are nicely played with in enhancing the overall brooding drama and atmosphere. The dialogue is sparse but still brings forth a flowing and well-told story. I'm disappointed that IMDb staff has put Ms.Thandie Newton second in the cast list. It makes one wonder why they made that bizarre selection when Thandie is THE superstar of the show. She deserves to be respected as the driving central element in this riveting show.

warren_smith I'm perplexed as to why people don't like this show more. I'm not going to describe the show in details, because there's an synopsis of the show here at IMDb. I will tell you, however, that the acting is excellent, especially from lead actors Thandie Newton and Marton Csokas. The show is compelling and engaging and isn't nearly as slow-paced as some reviewers suggest. Its pacing is actually rather brisk when compared with some other shows I've watched over the last handful of years, such as The Wire and The Killing. It also doesn't shy away from sex or violence. Perhaps the body count isn't high enough to appease today's audience...I'm not sure, but the idea that patience is lacking these days doesn't seem far fetched in the light of the fact that many people talk about The Avengers being the greatest film of all time...with a straight face. For the record, I actually got a kick out of The Avengers... Anyway, for the more enlightened viewer who's looking for an entertaining show that keeps you guessing what's coming next (without the use of cheap plots twists and run-of-the-mill storytelling), look no further. I'm fond of many popular series such as Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, BoardWalk Empire, and Dexter, and I can honestly stated that this one is worth watching.

Amanda Rea i found it to be gritty and entertaining. Its a slow burner that gets better with each episode.Its kinda funny that the 2 leads are played by a Brit and a kiwi.but their accents are spot on, i hope it gets a 2nd season.Jimmy's character is also quite interesting. It would give more background if we got flashbacks of his life, before he became a mobster.Writers could also add more dimension to Grace's character by showing her life before the tragedy.Its violent and has just the right amount of nudity(frontal).I like the family dynamics of jimmy and his boys and crew.I would like to see how far they can take these characters, also like to see more of Alec, and his relationships, most especially with his wife.I would love to see more information about her.

Jon Based on the first episode I would have agreed with most of the other comments. I watched the second episode and then the third and now I'm hooked. The acting seemed weak at first and you wondered where it was going and if it ever would, it lacked something. The plot almost explodes in the 2nd & 3rd episode. Grace was really bad and I think she still struggles with her character at times. Rogue's plot is similar to Red Widow, woman with a family gets involved in the biggest drug lord in towns business. Bottom line is I don't particularly care where its filmed or what nationality the actors are as long as I'm entertained. I find Rogue very entertaining.