Vegas

There's so much to love here. Great cinematography, directing, fresh performances and writing that dares to be bold and big and yes, if you're going to integrate Shakespearian tragedy, at times melodramatic but that's refreshing because this story is King Lear meets MacBeth with some Julius Caesar ( I think that's coming?) overlaid with obvious aroha for a story about a protagonist seeking change and redemption; a gang leader trying to make change for the good in his own mismanaged way. In gangland (Pakeha, Maori, Italian, Russian, Chinese) that's never going to be an easy road to hoe. Hence we have a dramatic premise. This is a universal story given some unique culture specifics that work well - put it this way - does the world need another Italian mafia story? Not in my world but with this one I'm hooked.

PS - to mschuster-550104 - You're an actor, you don't get all the parts, get over it. Dumb move but at least you're honest I guess. Think twice next time e hoa.

This overacted, stupid program was just ridiculous. I tried to watch it - TVNZ pushed it so hard with so much advertising, but the acting and the plotline were laughable at best. A massive fail all around. If I could give this a negative score I would. It's definitely not worth wasting your time to watch this rubbish.

The idea of this appealed, but political correctness and an insistence to promote Maori culture seem to get in the way of the credibility of the story line. It seems to glorify Maori culture and violence, when gang members are nothing but thugs. Yes, maybe some fo them are family men too, but in general they are just part of a boys club. I am sure there was a way to include Maori culture in a more positive light. But ultimately, stink acting bro, stink script writing.

The tensions of blood families that are estranged versus crime/professional families that work together day to day are ratcheted up each episode so far. It's great to see Kiwis on screen being Kiwis.

Just wish there were more of a background of the story they just jump in with lots of action , but no background to the problems . .Characters work well together for the most part . Don't get all the hate on the reviews , to much reality tv ? Hope this series sticks around for a while and we get to know more about the characters .