bobshankjr-2

From a US viewer, this rates a 10+:

. great story lines . well-written . very realistic(!) . excellent technology . well directed . well acted - great actors! . well filmed! . great scene locations! . stunts are above usual . gives me a larger and more detailed sense of Europe, in almost every dimension . thank you for doing this in English.

One of the best television viewing events of my long life (only precluded by the US 'Longmire' series, but then again, the Longmire series is a US 'Western' and I live in Arizona).

I was pleased to see an international version of 'Criminal Minds.' The timing was perfect and I hope it continues. You can watch it, commercial-free, on Netflix live-streaming.

Violates every known physical, chemical and bionic law we have in the known universe. Had a few high-lights with some of the acting. Other issues: 1) too long, 2) poor film continuity The 'submission guidelines' for IMDb say you have to include at least 10 lines of text. This film doesn't deserve 10 lines of review by anyone who watches it with a cogent mind. Let's see, what's my line count now? Six? I need to add another 4 lines to make this a legitimate review, so I'm hoping some of you who've watched this film will give me some pointers without an 'AUTOMATA' and strategic counter. One of the issues with venues such as this is a demand for at least ten lines of comments. Thank Deity, I think I've reached that.

Well-seasoned James Spader has never been better, and new (at least to me), Megan Boone is a very pretty but very competent newcomer. As western authors have often described of their characters within the past, she has 'sand' - and discounting her seasoning as an actress, she presents as a credible 'newbie', wary of those around her and their motives. Think a moment: how would YOU act as a newbie within a MAJOR US Federal and international crime-solving organization? ...may get a few personal jitters? oh yeah; trepidation on your first few outings with your partner in the field? undoubtedly; feel hesitant or sometimes unsure or in doubt of yourself within that unit? undeniably. I think she displays that very well. Yes, the woman has 'sand.' The writing and story-lines are well-conceived and framed, the acting and delivery lines are very credible, and the editing is far above par. One of the most believable series I've seen in a very long time. There are enough 'surprises' on-board to keep you interested. I'm watching the 22 available episodes on Netflix live streaming. My hope is, more will become available. If you enjoy domestic & international crime series with nefarious criminals and federal agencies as much as I do - and an excellent cast - this is one you'll really like. ~Bob Shank, Tucson AZ