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I can't believe I waited so long to watch this show! After seeing constant commercials about it for years, I finally dove in.

The writing really shines with its perfectly timed humor - there's something about the way the jokes land that feels effortless and natural. You can definitely tell some of the cultural references are from around 2007, which gives it that classic mid-2000s spy thriller vibe that I absolutely love.

I kept getting strong vibes of classic ensemble shows like The A-Team and Hustle throughout my binge. There's that same energy of a tight-knit crew pulling off elaborate schemes with style and wit. The showrunners clearly drew inspiration from those legendary series while putting their own fresh spin on the formula.

My biggest frustration (and probably the reason I'm not giving this a higher rating) comes down to character decisions that make you want to yell at your screen. Sophie's stubborn refusal to listen to reason in "Fight or Flight" (S1E3) had me genuinely angry! And don't get me started on Nick Lam's character choices in "Hard Bargain" (S1E9). These moments were maddening.

And seriously, why did they introduce and continue to bring back Mike's brother Nate? Every time he showed up, I found myself wondering what the writers were thinking. His storylines felt forced and rarely added anything meaningful to the overall narrative.

Despite those irritating character beats, the show delivers solid entertainment with heart, humor, and enough twists to keep you engaged. Worth the watch, just prepare to occasionally argue with your TV.

This episode was a real letdown compared to the usual Hustle standards. The addition of the kid character felt completely unnecessary and frankly detracted from what makes this show great.

The kid was incredibly aggravating throughout the entire episode, constantly interfering with the con at crucial moments. Every time the team had momentum building, this character would stumble in and mess things up. It completely disrupted the smooth, sophisticated dynamic that Hustle is known for.

I haven't been this annoyed by a character since Danny Blue - and that's saying something. This kid just felt like a plot device that the writers threw in without thinking about how it would affect the story's flow.

The core team works so well together, and their chemistry is what makes the cons believable and entertaining. Adding this disruptive element just felt forced and took away from the clever plotting we expect from Hustle.