I enjoyed this show's first season, for the most part. Anna Torv's performance was well delivered. Political machinations in Canberra are an interesting aspect of the show. The writers dropped the ball on a few occasions (one or two of them were fairly ridiculous), but the show was better than many of its type. I am looking forward to season 2.
Another reviewer wrote this about the show: "...a Conservative leader WAS ELECTED president, Hollywood rebellion is in full force. Every series with a white male lead has been reworked, re 'imagined' essentially turned into the politically CLICHE crap that THIS series is. It's an obvious pattern when everything on the air is either reworked or cancelled to fit one steady story arc / idealistic frame in the writing, casting, and roles for the actors. This is the opposite of equality. This is the start of a culture war. And much like the 2016, liberals are going to LOSE--and then CRY."
There is so much going terribly wrong in those few lines, it's difficult to know where to begin.
First, this show is Australian. Sadly, it is not a surprise that an American felt the need to superimpose his American rantings on a review of a show made in another country. What does Trump have to do with an Australian television show?
Second, I am all but certain that the network had no plans for "Harry Dunkley". The show features Ms. Torv as its protagonist. As Maggie Q was the lead on Nikita, and Tea Leoni is the lead on Madam Secretary (not to mention Ms. Torv on Fringe).
Third, "everything on the air" is being cancelled or reworked. Overstatement is the frequent refuge of polemicists, but this assertion is beneath contempt. I am certain that it would be news to Mark Harmon, Jim Parsons, Michael Weatherly, Tom Selleck, Scott Bakula, Alex O'Laughlin, David Boreanaz and so many other male leads on successful shows that their programs are being cancelled/reworked.
Last, this reviewer spews his inarticulate, inaccurate political bile for several lines; but, all the while, mentioning absolutely nothing about the actual show. I doubt he finished more than one episode.
Another reviewer wrote this about the show: "...a Conservative leader WAS ELECTED president, Hollywood rebellion is in full force. Every series with a white male lead has been reworked, re 'imagined' essentially turned into the politically CLICHE crap that THIS series is. It's an obvious pattern when everything on the air is either reworked or cancelled to fit one steady story arc / idealistic frame in the writing, casting, and roles for the actors. This is the opposite of equality. This is the start of a culture war. And much like the 2016, liberals are going to LOSE--and then CRY."
There is so much going terribly wrong in those few lines, it's difficult to know where to begin.
First, this show is Australian. Sadly, it is not a surprise that an American felt the need to superimpose his American rantings on a review of a show made in another country. What does Trump have to do with an Australian television show?
Second, I am all but certain that the network had no plans for "Harry Dunkley". The show features Ms. Torv as its protagonist. As Maggie Q was the lead on Nikita, and Tea Leoni is the lead on Madam Secretary (not to mention Ms. Torv on Fringe).
Third, "everything on the air" is being cancelled or reworked. Overstatement is the frequent refuge of polemicists, but this assertion is beneath contempt. I am certain that it would be news to Mark Harmon, Jim Parsons, Michael Weatherly, Tom Selleck, Scott Bakula, Alex O'Laughlin, David Boreanaz and so many other male leads on successful shows that their programs are being cancelled/reworked.
Last, this reviewer spews his inarticulate, inaccurate political bile for several lines; but, all the while, mentioning absolutely nothing about the actual show. I doubt he finished more than one episode.