PrimeWire

This show has 5 heavy hitters in the top roles. The writing is great. Unfortunately it’s falling flat for me. The co-stars; Mbaho Mwine, Kinnear, and Porter are doing their jobs, staying in their lane - while the stars Smollett and Egerton are trying too hard. Their performances are over the top, even when they are in scenes separate from each other. It’s almost like they are copying bits and pieces from other performances that have been done before. I have liked everything Egerton has done so far but this isn’t doing it for me. I think another actor would have done a better job. insert any 30-40 year old from a Netflix thriller and I would dig it more. 4 episodes in and I’m still distracted by his horrible attempt at a Boston accent. Smollett is trying so hard to prove herself as a tough snarky cop that it’s coming off as a joke. Ditch the shades and I’m tougher than the guys vibe and it would work .

I can’t wait to see what happens when Leguizamo finally appears.