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As others, I started watching because I was intrigued by how Rob Lowe would shape up. The first episode was intriguing, a surprisingly well balanced blend of dark drama, cleverly plot and character interplay. The Lincolnshire backdrop is really unusual and adds context and flavour. The second episode was even better. The plot kept me guessing; the writing avoided the obvious clichés, the acting remained solid.

I have high hopes for the series remaining as entertaining and engaging.

Not yet a tour de force, but it's in the zone

What to say first.......well there's been better but there's certainly been a lot worse. Casting Rob Lowe was good move, his dry humour carries the show and has delivered some good one liners. Rob Lowe's take on our policing is very humorous as he questions how things are done differently here. Yes there are some flaws and questionable plots so far but so do other fictional crime/comedy series. I could name quite a few other comedies based round a local police station were the constables undermine and talk inappropriately to higher ranking officers and unbelievable plots told.

At the end of the day, it is fictional and a black comedy with made up plots and not a serious drama which I think some have forgotten. I have rated this series an 7 with the hope that as it progresses the humour will increase.

This is a sort of comedy drama. It is not a hard hitting realistic drama. People saying that this series is not realistic,wrong accents and so on seem a bit harsh to me. I watched the first episode and have kept watching it,it is fun and I like the Lincolnshire locations. Of course the accents are all over the place,crazy to expect all the actors to have great accents.

The critic Alison Graham in the Radio Times is very harsh on this programme but she never likes anything.

Bill Hixon is a US Police Chief who has just taken a new job in Boston... not the Boston in Massachusetts but the original in Lincolnshire! Here he is to take over as the Chief Constable of the fictional East Lincolnshire Constabulary. It soon becomes clear that it won't be an easy job; he isn't particularly welcome, with locals fearing he has been brought in to cut costs and thus jobs. Over the course of the series he will have to investigate a variety of crimes; most of which aren't of the type that would feature in a typical US cop show! If that weren't enough he has a fourteen year old daughter who must also settle into a new life far from home.

It is clear from the start that this will be a fairly silly series... the very first scene sees our protagonist chase crooks into a cabbage field and start throwing cabbages in frustration! While this isn't a problem there are details that will irritate some viewers... notably the fact that most of the 'locals' have Yorkshire accents and the fact that the way the police behave is very unrealistic; no Chief Constable would lead investigations and junior officers certainly wouldn't get away with talking to him the way they do here. Perhaps a little strangely these flaws didn't bother me as much as I'd expected. The stories are fun but not without their darker moments. Rob Lowe is the undoubted star of the show; doing a fine job as our protagonist; there is solid support from Bronwyn James as DC Muriel Yeardsley, the one local copper who seems to get on with Hixon; young Aloreia Spencer, who impresses as his daughter Kelsey; and Rachel Stirling, as local judge Lady Mary Harborough. The series ends with what I thought was its best episode; this wraps up some storylines but leaves others open for a future series... if there is more I'll watch. Overall I'd say that while this isn't the best British cop show I'd still recommend trying it as different to most shows and set in part of the country rarely seen on television.

The opening episode prompted a tweet from the real Lincolnshire police as reported on the BBC

"In a tongue-in-cheek tweet, the real Lincolnshire Police said: "The inaccuracies are criminal".

"It's definitely not what we are really like."

The force said it would pass "concerns about the officers portrayed" to AC-12 - the anti-corruption unit featured in the BBC's Line of Duty.

A bit of a strange concept, but a good watch, cast is good and there are moments when, forget the glamour, you realise what a good actor Robb Lowe is.

Good show...this is one of those shows that you love to watch because it is JUST a show. They are not trying to feed you some message, nor are they trying to right some "real" wrong in the world. They are just trying to make a good show. Something that you can watch and relax and forget the rest of the world for an hour. So get yourself a nice cup of tea or whatever beverage you like and a snack and snuggle up with you loved one and relax. You will enjoy this show.

Brilliant idea & so far 2 episodes in, Wild Bill seems to just be getting better - Rob Lowe at his best. Great drama, well written with a hint of humour..

This series has loads of potential. I love how the series runs the line between comedy, drama and darker elements. If you like crime drama with touches of comedy then you would love this. It will take time for the characters to settle, but this does have the characters, premise and talent to become a great show.

I will rate it at the end of the series. Lets hope the series finishes as strong as it's started.

Not a bad effort. Rob Lowe does a fairly decent job as do the supporting cast. There a plenty of plot holes (the first episode decapitation storyline was shear stupidity).

Imagine a dumbed down version of the excelent channel 4 show No Offence.

A promising start to a new police series. First episodes are always problematic to a certain extent, as setting the scene and introducing the cast of characters is challenging, especially when a crime has to be solved! A little bit of 'clunkiness' is inevitable.

I'll definitely give it another couple of episodes before passing judgement. PS: I gave it another 3 episodes and, unfortunately, it didn't develop its potential. Downgraded to 4 stars, from 6.

Hint to the negative reviews: this show is a comedy not a straight drama. Oh, and it is fiction as well. Nothing better than an American teachin our overseas friends what's what..lol...Enjoy..

"Wild Bill" is new English comedy-drama and it stars Rob Lowe as senior police officer Bill Hixon, who has relocated from Miami to the unlikely destination of East Lincolnshire, which has the highest murder rate in England and the worst record of racial and ethnic integration, as the new chief constable. No matter how unbelievable this might be in a reality, there is a fair smattering of amusing and sharp writing. Overall, the plot's a bit threadbare but it has the charm of Rob Lowe to keep it ticking along. If you are an English you will probably hate it, for rest of us, it can be funny, no matter how silly it is. I did like it.

Rating: 6/7-

I watch a lot of British TV shows and I have to say this is a very bad marriage between British and American culture in modern TV. Rob Lowe's character is arrogant and shallow. His daughter is supposed to be 12 but she's more like 16 going on 25. And of course it's the good old typical American parent-child relationship where the kid thinks they know more than the parent. Shes snarky rude and disrespectful. I honestly don't know if I can stomach the rest of the show because this is so cringe worthy

A police series based in Boston UK. I watched with hope as I am from Boston UK. First thing to notice; everyone speaks with a Yorkshire accent, not a Lincolnshire accent. For ITV and readers worldwide; Lincolnshire is a large county south of Yorkshire with its own history and accent. In Wild Bill buildings have been added; for example Boston has no high rise, fair enough but please get the accent right. I wonder if Morse or Endeavour would suffer from the same lack of detail; I doubt it. As for the show; Rob Lowe excellent; plot lines based around the Eastern European influx and drugs was relevant to the local community and interesting. Believability of the cast as police officers and judges etc - poor. I would hope that a senior judge would behave with more professionalism than the one in the first episode. Overall promising; lets hope it gets better and please get the accent right.

The mix of dry arse humour, one liners, the general plot, characters, all have the potential to be a good, funny & entertaining comedy/drama. I agree with Nick_Brett, its a 10/1 outsider but could be an odds on favourite(depending of writers!). Keep it up. Worth sticking with.

Great to watch something different with an edge to it

There is some great acting on this show. The storylines are reasonably good/solid as is the production value. Where it lacks is in the dialogue. There's too much exposition & stating what is obvious. Fewer words, more subtle references would really allow the actors in the show to shine. I, for one, hope they get that chance!

I waited to write my review after a few episodes as the first one took a second viewing! Four episodes in and I can say it's a gem! Excellent cast! Rob Lowe was his usual charming self, Bronwyn James a real stand out and newcomer Aloreia Spencer was stellar!

Is it perfect? No. Of course not. Is it accurate? No. But so as many other incredible programs out there. What's wonderful about the show is precisely its criticism. It doesn't fit a specific genre! I find that that's what makes it great! I think the way it sways between drama and comedy gives it the charm so many other shows lack. It is light entertainment that is relatable and perfectly mirrors the mundanity of life. The underlying themes; overcoming grief in the father-daughter relationship, workplace politics, geopolitical and social issues are all there however subtle. I think we need more shows like this!! I'm giving it 10 stars to make up for the silly criticisms it got early on!

I was disappointed there was.only season.. Nice combo of drama with some humor. All the actors/actresses were great!!

What separates this from the usual pic featuring Rob Lowe are the moments in every episode of genuine human interaction without maudlin Hollywood triteness. The show is charming and disarming in a way that encourages binge watching and good feelings. The scenery and cast are all top notch and everything moves along without being bogged down by overdosing on soap opera moments. Watch it alone or with family; either way you will fall under the spell of its simple charms.

How did this dreadful show ever get aired ? The characters are all unbelievable and the plot was non existent.