K. John McDonald

An extremely confronting film. Racial, social, political, and psychological issues, leading predictably to a kind of Hell-World. Almost a Horror film yet not of that genre. Virtuoso acting required for a very special script. A Box Office take of $1.7m indicates it was under appreciated at the time of its release, though understandable that it's not for everyone. Amazing work. 2 years later: I was thinking about this film quite recently (a couple of days ago in fact), cued by another film in which Ewan McGregor plays a criminal. To the point, I've upgraded this film to 5 stars, and am happy to acknowledge McGregor as one of the finest actors in the world. Here he also demonstrates a capacity for directing, and it's great he has ventured into the telling of such an unusual and strangely profound story.

Brilliantly written, great production values, and highly charismatic actors. I admit, this is the first time I've watched a medical drama series, and after watching two seasons, with at least one episode every day, I'm looking to find where I can watch Season 3. After reading through some of the other posts, I would like to make the point that a show like this, or all shows for that matter, are not created primarily as academic critiques on social issues. The fact that some genres can include highly relevant and inflammatory content, worked through in narrative form, is part of the genius of TV stories. This is especially true in this time of streaming series where characters and situations can be explored in depth. Historically, this aspect of TV drama began with Original Star Trek. For more formal studies (of subjects), there are documentaries, current affairs talk shows, and you could always enrol in university or other educational courses to move into detailed analysis. TV series is an entertainment medium.

Tight drama, well acted, beautiful locations and cinematography, so very enjoyable for fans of this genre. Brenda Song is fascinating.

5 STARS! I loved this 4 part story so much, I might just have to watch it again. Lots of characters and intertwined storylines. Great writing, great actors, and production values; its so good to see Australian series and stories being done as well (and better) as overseas productions.

THinking back - it was a few years ago - I really liked it. Very cool contemporary visual production, fantastic actors, and powerful. stories. Season 2 was even better.

If you like/love biopics, and especially ones about stars of music, surely this film will be for you. Wonderful cast, production values, and wonderful music.

5 stars is what I think. Impossible? Maybe, but it is just that good - congratulations to all involved, and most especially to the two stars who prevailed throughout.

It is a well produced series all round. Season 1 is especially good - and Season 2 also, though it does degenerate, in the last episode, into a miasma of violence which somewhat tarnishes the heroic virtue of protagonist Jack Ryan.

I've only watched the first season, and at first had my reservations. Then I realised I was hooked! A1 LA production standards; so very glossy, and the scripts, very glossy also; witty, fast, sometimes grotesque black humour. Finally the cast - everyone does their job very competently, and the two stars? What more could you ask for?