elshikh4
I tried so many times to love the show, but I couldn't. It seems brilliant formula; a team of lawyers act like a team of detectives, with a chief who's kind of bad guy turned into good guy albeit knows all the bad guy's tricks, plus a little charming daughter to put him in some moral dilemmas as a father. So it could be perfect as a court, detective, and drama show. It even managed to get (James Woods) the fine actor, and the lovable cinema star as the title's character, not to mention the super cute Danielle Panabaker. However feel the tragedy of it with me..(Woods) talks fast, OK, Disney itself totally redesigned the character of the evil god at (Hercules) to fit his ability of speaking rapidly, and it worked, in fact he always works, so what's the problem ? The problem here is that it sounds like he infected everyone and everything with the same characteristic to become the ultimate fault !There are so many lines in every episode, nearly all of them has been delivered oddly quickly (?!). As if the cast is forced to utter 2 hours conversations in only 45 minutes and if they couldn't someone will have them all killed ! There is nothing cuts in this one long non-stoppable dialog marathon to the extent that I find myself screaming sometime "Shut Up people" ! The endless swift phrases are filling the episode heavily, and will leave you breathless without much to follow. So it became assured causative for headache more than entertaining (or even comprehensible) show.Add to that what I see as the dullest, most spiritless, direction I've ever seen. MAN are the show's directors that stupid ?? It's non-thrilling to the utmost, and deadly executive like somebody turns over book's pages without even reading them ! I felt there is, always and forever, no time to make something different such as giving the show a certain taste, a personal touch or a sensitive look. What's the difference between its direction and dozens of another contemporary shows' direction ? Actually nothing ! Despite how this show's personality got what could make it distinctive already.Let alone else matters like seeing (Sophina Brown), (Henry Simmons) they're unbearable. The editing is badly rough, mechanical, and distracting, making the actors as rush robots, and the whole thing as cold tasteless delivery. Even the good points (in acting, writing, etc) were run over by this strange idiot speed and the totally blind directing to transform every episode into hasty drivel ends with a verdict seems eventually sudden or random ! It got canceled in May 2008 after only 38 episodes. So this shark ate its particularities, being understandable, and itself also.Obviously.. The makers of it are Guilty, and sorrowfully case is closed.
jmorris-8
James Woods is a master at his craft. Any actor who can take a cliché ridden "TOUGH GUY LAWYER" SERIES and make it --not only fascinating but, current in its vibe each and every week is a master at their trade. Woods carries the weight of this series on his considerable shoulders and seems to have that uncanny ability that you only see in a very few actors, to raise the "game" of some of the younger actors on the set as well as some of the journeymen actors who appear in guest starring roles on a week to week basis.The thing that differentiates SHARK from other Lawyer series we have seen.... From Raymond Burr's 301 episodes of Perry Mason, to present day shows such as L.A.Law and Law and Order, we have seen just about every possible story line under the sun......... I mean---- come on, is there anything else to explore here??? But, James Woods explores the proverbial DARKSIDE of the Legal business. From switching sides of the aisle, transforming from a high price advocate for drug dealers, murderers and other assorted low life's in LA County, to a RULES adverse Special District Attorney, Woods shows some of the antics that occur behind the scenes in the screwed up legal system. These shows need to show the personal lives of the people involved to keep the viewer interested. Shark does not let us down in this respect. Instead of showing some fairytale life of the rich and famous of L.A.. Woods is a Divorced, single parent of a teenager, played surprisingly well by Danielle Pannabaker. The give and take between Woods and Pannabaker is an excellent sub-plot for the series and the writers of the series give Pannabaker several key story lines in the first season. Pannabaker handles these roles like a seasoned professional. She had to raise her game to fit in with Woods.All in all, Shark is wildly entertaining. You know it is a good series when you find yourself eagerly awaiting the next installment ---- or is that the next "SHARK ATTACK????
taneli113
If you are familiar with Wood's work as an actor you already know why you have to watch a show with him thriving.If you are not,just watch one episode and you'll be absolutely hooked.I'm talking about top notch performances in each and every one.Woods delivers his lines in the astounding way he has as used to.His great acting will have you at the edge of your seat begging for more.I mean,the man is like a well oiled machine:everything from his facial expressions to the last word coming out of his mouth,spreads out the wide canvas of his acting skills for our delightment in an absolutely thrilling way.On top of that,'Shark' is excellently written,fast paced and with more than one twists in each episode that will leave you with your mouth open.Even the less enjoyable and interesting episodes (due to the plot-let's face it,when you have 22 episodes with a different case in each one,these are bound to exist) are elevated by the brilliance of Wood's acting,as we watch him waging battle after battle against his opposition of lawyers,criminals and the occasional serial killer/arch nemesis.Don't miss the chance to enjoy one of the most fascinating actors at his best!
writer997
It is sad that they felt the need to kill off Martin Alende. Alexis Cruz is a wonderful actor and I really thought he did an excellent job in this series. What was the reason for his demise? I feel the show is intriguing and keeps you on the edge of your seat at times. It covers a lot of true to life circumstances and actual crimes that take place nearly on a daily basis. I would like to see more ethnic actors and actresses in this series that have a serious contribution and not the ones that they feel the need to kill off to make a story line. James Wood brings across his character as strong willed and determined attorney that doesn't take "no" for an answer or likes to be challenged. He will tell you, "If you don't like it, there's the door!" This is so true of those in position of power when it comes to law and order. Let's hope his image stays a positive one and not kill off anymore of the co-workers around him! Tracey