According to some of my fellow IMDB reviewers, this second season is apparently radically PC. I had to revisit the synopses and still am not clear on this perspective, but likely this take is because whatever so called "PC" stance(s) have been integrated in plotlines are not really politically correct as much as just plain ol' "correct," which tends to upset those who are generally not.
So ignoring that, I love Michael Sheen's and Bellamy Young's camp, Lou Diamond Phillips' restraint as both Aurora Perrineau and Frank Harts deliver solid performances. The storylines are meant to be a bit OTT, yet they work. Yes, it's reminiscent of Hannibal, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Subgenres are a thing.
The sister role played by Halston Sage, is a bit underdeveloped; she comes of dingy and rather silly at times, which I find distracting. I've seen Tom Payne in a few roles now, mostly in his native English environment. He's another successful Brit transplant, along with Welshman Sheen, that makes watching US network television enjoyable. Keiko Agena steals every scene--she's hilarious.
The surprise appearance of (Scot) Alan Cumming at the end of the "Face Value" episode, delighted as he matched the tongue in cheek performance as the posh, English Europol investigator, Simon Hoxley was just fun. Fellow Welshwoman, Catherine Zeta Jones, also makes an appearance, making all the UK well-represented. Yes, the stories are at times predictable, but the cast carries the show (with the one exception).
This show is meant to be playful. Just go with it.
So ignoring that, I love Michael Sheen's and Bellamy Young's camp, Lou Diamond Phillips' restraint as both Aurora Perrineau and Frank Harts deliver solid performances. The storylines are meant to be a bit OTT, yet they work. Yes, it's reminiscent of Hannibal, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Subgenres are a thing.
The sister role played by Halston Sage, is a bit underdeveloped; she comes of dingy and rather silly at times, which I find distracting. I've seen Tom Payne in a few roles now, mostly in his native English environment. He's another successful Brit transplant, along with Welshman Sheen, that makes watching US network television enjoyable. Keiko Agena steals every scene--she's hilarious.
The surprise appearance of (Scot) Alan Cumming at the end of the "Face Value" episode, delighted as he matched the tongue in cheek performance as the posh, English Europol investigator, Simon Hoxley was just fun. Fellow Welshwoman, Catherine Zeta Jones, also makes an appearance, making all the UK well-represented. Yes, the stories are at times predictable, but the cast carries the show (with the one exception).
This show is meant to be playful. Just go with it.