The Red Line

This just didn't meet the mark. The performances were uneven. The editing was sloppy. The premise was interesting but it could have been executed in 4 episodes with better writers, some better casting choices (Jira is the linchpin of this story and the young actress, or the direction she was given, didn't live up to the challenge). I give this series a 5 (meh) out of 10. {Political/Crime Drama}

This mini series show caught my interest because I live in Chicago and the setting of the show is Chicago. This show was much better than expected. They set up the show as north side vs south side. There are great neighborhoods on both north and south side. Noah Wyle did a great job as the husband of the murdered by a cop doctor. The story gives all of the ramifications to all factions involved in this story: doctor'd family, politicians and the police department. I am glad I stuck with this mini series as the story evolved it became more enjoyable.

I thought I'd watch the show while doing some other work. Never got to that other work. The way the story unfolds from various perspectives really drew me in from episode one. I've found a great new show for Sunday nights.

This is my first review ( because we all have a first!). I understand some of the references to box checking the diversity components of the program.

However, whilst this might not be the first show where a white cop shoots an innocent black man, I find it astonishing that there are so many references to liberalism, and leftist being at the forefront.

It's more aligned with recognizing and being truthful about the fact that cops shoot black people indiscriminately, far too often.

Racial profiling is not going away and there are too many bad cops ruining the reputation of the vast majority of great ones who do a difficult job.

In my opinion, we need to keep making programs that call out this reality.... whatever your politics.

Came in with no expectations other than Noah Wylie can be quite good on his day. Certainly not a 10 but definitely not a 1 as some of the other people have scored it. It's good TV. Yes it's got some issues but then don't they all? Acting is great, story line interesting and the emotion count high.

I watch a lot of different shows and its far superior to many of them some of which are in to 5 or 6 seasons already. Honestly I cannot fathom why it's been slated so far unless it's been unfairly picked upon. Look check out the first two episodes and make your own choice. I mean what do you have to lose.... Its solid.

For those questioning reviews from people saying they've binged watched all 8 episodes even though at the time of writing this only 4 have aired: the entire season was leaked online on the 10th April.