The Bondsman

I don't typically write reviews. On the contrary, I typically leave it to others. But the polarized nature of the reviews currently given to this show have inspired me to give a, perhaps, more nuanced take.

The Good: For one, this show is easy to watch. The short episode run-times mean you can watch an episode or two without committing a huge amount of time, e.g. When you're commuting.

Additionally, the plot is easy to follow, but likewise engaging enough to where it'll keep you interested - hence why I call it "comfort TV".

Thirdly, it's got a great soundtrack, which is well balanced and feels thought out. Definitely a plus that adds to the overall experience.

The VFX are pretty good, too. Don't expect excellence, but it's certainly a far improvement from what most such shows had 10-15 years ago.

The Bad: The acting is far from phenomenal. It's not terrible, but don't expect any Oscar-worthy performances, either.

It's also not a show for die-hard mythology fans, the mythological elements are kept pretty simple, and don't go on a deep dive. This may be an upside to some, though, as (again) it makes the show easy to follow.

Also, the sub-plots aren't super deep, and can at times feel a bit forced, but overall they're just ok.

Overall: I'd say the show is definitely worth a watch. The plot is engaging enough to where you want to keep watching, and it's a fun experience. I'm interested to see where season 2 goes with the premise.

I'm disappointed to learn this series got cancelled after only one season. It was a fun comedic/action/horror series with room to grow and develop! And the powers that be nipped it before the show had a chance to bloom into its full potential. Sure, it is similar to Brimstone series but it's fundamentally different. Kevin Bacon was the right cast for the Bondsman just like Bruce Campbell was for the Army of Darkness series. If you have ever had the opportunity to see Kevin Bacon in the Guardians of the Galaxy special, you'd know that Kevin Bacon would successfully carry The Bondsman show with a great sense of humor threaded with hilarious & exciting action! C'mon Amazon resurrect the show and allow a second season to be made and aired!

If you were a fan of Ash vs Evil Dead (or even the largely forgotten and underrated Reaper) then this show is for you. Kevin Bacon stars as Hub Halloran, a bail bondsman resurrected and returned to Earth from Hell to serve as The Devils bounty hunter.

Nothing earth shakingly original here, but the show overcomes this with great performances from Bacon and in particular from Beth Grant as his elderly (but still full of fight) mother. Bacon plays up the rough, laconic charm of Hub, but his interactions with his Mum are surprisingly sweet...as they hunt demons together. In amongst the severed limbs and geysers of blood there's a nice family dynamic to balance out all the splattery violence.

I love Kevin Bacon. We were so disappointed when City on the Hill was such a great show. Bacon and Aldis Hodge were great in it.

This is very different but a fun to watch.

Glad to see Damon Herriman in this as he is a great talent. We loved his role in Justified. Who can forget the scene with the fried chicken. Having been tricked into believing his kidneys were removed, Dewey is so upset.

They buy the fried chicken and Dewey says, " I'm gonna eat this whole damn bucket!"".

I hope this show will have some funny lines as well. We have just watched two episides and will watch all of them. Check it out.

The Bondsman" isn't too bad - it has an interesting premise and Kevin Bacon brings his usual charm to the role. But honestly, I expected more considering the Devil literally resurrects him to fight demons. With that kind of setup, you'd think he'd come back with some dark powers, a cursed weapon, or even some unholy strength. Instead, he's just... alive again. It feels like a wasted opportunity. The show has potential, but it needs to lean harder into the supernatural elements to really stand out. Right now, it's missing that extra spark to make it truly memorable. I'm missing 31 characters so here they are.