Smith

Did I read right? This series was ditched by a US network? Talk about a prophet unrecognized in his own country. "Smith" is US film-making at its best--tightly written, filmed with panache, great characterization (particularly Ray Liotta), haunting but understated score. Great stuff--and I'm hooked. The concept of a family man (Liotta) leading a double life combining a normal domestic routine, a boring job and a criminal sideline is original and dramatically daring but it works wonderfully, thanks to the delicate interplay between Liotta and his screen wife (Virginia Madsen, whose ode to the vine in "Sideways" belongs in a compendium of the best modern prose). Thank goodness a discerning distributor(Cinemax) picked up "Smith," patted him on the back and sent him off to Asia, for the entertainment of us benighted exiles.

John Wells' new show is by far the most original show I've seen on network TV in years. Ray Liotta, Amy Smart and Simon Baker are extremely effective in their roles as members of a gang of sophisticated thieves who lead otherwise normal lives. Virginia Madsen is also effective in her role as Ray Liotta's spouse.

The premiere episode was outstanding and I could not wait to see the second episode, which was even better than the pilot. The writing is terrific, the action is well-paced and suspenseful and while the characters are perhaps amoral, they are well drawn and I found myself wanting to know more about each one of them...

Edgy, fascinating and flawless!

I haven't watched much TV in recent years, programs have degraded my TV so much I felt it was best to face it towards a corner till it thought about what it had done. Soaps, Reality TV, Bad comedies, Reality TV, Annoying Game shows and Reality TV have saturated the schedules but then this comes along. This is the best Drama/Thriller serial I've seen in ages.

Whats not to like? Ray Liotta being uber cool, Amy Smart being so sexy I have to wipe the steam from the screen,(Thank god I said Steam), Simon Baker and his underlying violent tendencies.

The plots where interesting and exciting, We got a little glimpse into each characters life in each episode while getting down with some grade-A action that even makes most feature films look boring, I'm talking Motor Bike chases, Hummer ram raids, Chainsaw killings, Sniper assassins, High Profile robberies and good old fashioned fist fights.

I'm afraid I disagree with the reviewer who didn't like the show. First off, Ray's character is a professional thief and husband/father and if the show moves rather slow at times it may be because of the fact that his family life isn't the most exciting thing in the world, and his profession requires precision and thought - not blow-em-up action. The first episode illustrates what happens when things get moving too fast: disaster! I like the suspense, of which the pace helps build, and the characters are all intriguing. The thing Jeff does on the beach in Hawaii is already coming back to haunt him in the second episode and Amy Smart's character is in for trouble on multiple counts. Then there's Virgina Madsen (Ray's wife) who is suspicious of what her husband is really up to which makes for an excellent side story. Personally, I like the show and can't wait for new episodes. I'd say the show is a kind of cross between Miami Vice and Prison Break but this is just my opinion. If you watch, enjoy!

This is a interesting show that shows both crime life and private life of the characters as well. The cast is terrific and i heard that some critics say it doesn't measure up but they are wrong!!! This is a very solid crime drama that has not even begun to show the potential it has.It is well balanced with the characters and it is very entertaining.You like the crew for some unique reason.I think the cast is has a lot to do with it but the way the show is written is interesting and you care for the main character who is played by the talented ray liotta! Give it a chance!By the way there is some dark humor in there as well if you pay attention and it makes the show even better!