Compared to the reviews I've read first of all it's a TV show. Soap opera "esk" is the only way this show can go considering politics can be boring in real life scenarios. This show first of all is an "on the edge of your seat thriller." Its good! Sutherland puts on a great performance. The negative comments on here are peoples opinions who are numb to TV adaptations of a book or novel. Yes this show can get overwhelmed by plots and over acting, but it delivers! Congrats to Sutherland and his great performance.