... this would be just another garbage ghetto gangsta flick. I grew up in Detroit before McGraw became notorious when it was actually Murder City when the Sconis, FAs, BKs, Flynns, and YBI ruled the streets despite what the intro says it is now. Detroit hasn't been the U. S. murder capital for years (see Memphis, New Orleans, and St. Louis) even though it's still as dangerous in spots as ever. But the series has me hooked because the acting and scenarios are simply incredible and as real as I remember back in the day. I'm looking forward to season 3 to see "whatupdoh" and Murda is the type of bruhtha who you'd love to be on your team but would hate and fear if he's against you. Know him well (smile). Brings back real memories for me. Some bad, some sad, some glad to make it through it all.