A Needle or a Bullet

Ep 6 hints at a proper upswing in excitement, but doesn't quite deliver the goods.

Jensen Ackles' rogue copper Mark Meachum is as gripping as ever, leading the task force into a juicy new lead - a crooked politician tied to that Homeland Security murder.

A tense undercover op in a swanky gala is pure class, shot with real flair. Jessica Camacho's Amber Oliveras shines with fiery grit, and Eric Dane's Nathan Blythe finally shows some cracks in his stoic shell.

But the script still leans on tired thriller clichés, and the dialogue's a bit naff at times. Meachum's hinted-at past and a surprising team betrayal tease deeper waters, but the show's still stuck in predictable gear.

It's a cracking ride, yet I'm waiting for that spark. Still in for the 13-episode haul!

First of all, Yasinski is a great villain. Just so cold and unhinged! And the chemistry between ackles and camacho is off the charts. This episode is full of interest and excitement, and some beautiful shots- specially during the desert scenes. I was on the edge of my seat multiple times and there were also excellent cameos to boot. The action scenes were thrilling and I am just so invested in the characters, especially Meachum. Ackles just has a talent for playing tortured tough guy and the pathos that bleeds through is compelling. And he nails the amazing action sequence (this is a spoiler free review so just hang on tight!)