Cheshire55

Struggling recently to find decent (non embarrassing dross) evening TV - It has been tricky. We tried this and have seen episodes 1 and 2. Not bad at all so far. The negative reviewers focus on poor writing and the caricature nature of some of the characters. I think harsh.

John Bradley is understatedly good as a DS seconded to Sydney to 'observe' an investigation and the supporting cast are all very solid.

The interaction between characters is not ground breaking, but more than acceptable and the setting of Australia makes for a change from the UK.

Give this a go - with an open mind - suspect you'll enjoy it.

Yellowstone has been a TV highlight in our household. This episode, was NOT a highlight. It was short on plot development and felt like a filler.

The last few episodes have been long on cowboys at work and, apart from the odd drive by hit job, have been a little dull.

Can live with why the writer insists on showing off his riding skills every so often, but this episode went full Taylor Sheridan featurette. If I didn't know any better, I'd suggest his ego has got the better of him!

The show without Costner is lacking. Beth and Rip are good viewing but the other characters are less interesting and I'm unsure I'd bother with another season - if there is bing to be one.

This was required viewing in our household for several seasons. Unfortunately, the back stories are now taking up time which I'd personally prefer to see used on more of the actual restoration work, which is often fascinating. Based on the overall score for the programme however, I seem to be in a significant minority!

Like a few posters, not really sure how much Jay Blades adds, perhaps it's his idea/ and/or production company? Seems like a nice enough guy, but his role seems to be to try and dig into the invariable sob story.

Still watch on catch up if nothing else and it's raining. But feel it's nearing the need for a break.