I was really looking forward to this show. As a avid fan of UK Gangster films as well as being a Essex Boy growing up in the 80's. What I was expecting was a cross between The Business and Rise of the FootSolider. Unfortunately as with most of the recent Sky Originals (except Gangs of London) it fell well short of the mark.
On a positive note the production values were great as was the soundtrack and the casting. But what has massively let this down is the script and pace of the show. I have a huge amount of respect for Nick Love but I feel that as a film writer/director it must be extremely difficult to cater for a 9 or so hour TV Season.
If this was reworked into a 90-120min film it wold have been great.
On a positive note the production values were great as was the soundtrack and the casting. But what has massively let this down is the script and pace of the show. I have a huge amount of respect for Nick Love but I feel that as a film writer/director it must be extremely difficult to cater for a 9 or so hour TV Season.
If this was reworked into a 90-120min film it wold have been great.