Bad Cop, Bad Cop

Michael Caton and Daniel Wyllie as the two corrupt cops Red and Lou are a complete joy. They see their role not so much as policemen but as crime managers, making sure they get their cut, keeping crime away from most of their fellow citizens and finding ways to keep their boss Pud (Roy Billing) constantly off balance.

This show sums up everything that is wrong with Australian TV shows and movies. They Fair Dinkum suck mate! from the cheap and nasty opening titles to the cringeworthy "aussie" slang that peppers the dialog this poorly made show reeks of low budget. Unfortunately every TV show in Australia is the same: hammy over acting, shoddy directing, cliché ridden self conscious scripts and the same actors in every program, like there are only 15 actors in the whole country. I guess the reason this "black comedy" was never picked up for a second series is that it's decidedly unfunny. Maybe what they needed was a laugh track. Then again I don't think that would have helped at all. There is not one laugh out loud moment to be found amongst this dog's breakfast of a show. Not only that but the actors really don't look the part, let alone play the part. More embarrassing, cringeworthy sludge that shows why we only make reality shows now.

This is dark humour and very funny that will not be for all, but if you are along for the ride it is good fun. The acting is first rate and pace good. Tongue is planted firmly in cheek and love it. A number of laugh out loud moments and really enjoyed this uniquely Australian series.