Smoke

I think the storyline is original, and I'm totally drawn in by what motivates serial arsonists to set fires. A lot of the time, they feel powerless in their own lives, and lighting something up gives them a strange sense of control or satisfaction. It's dark, but fascinating.

Taron Egerton continues to impress and this was the first time I've seen Jurnee Smollett (at least that I can remember). She delivers an edgy performance and they have good chemistry together.

Overall, I'm hooked and can't wait for the next episode. If I had one complaint, it's just that I wish I could binge the whole season now. But honestly, it's good enough that I don't mind waiting.

P. S.: Not sure why there are so many early, poor reviews ... doesn't add up.

After 2 episodes I'm in. This is easily one of my favorites shows of the year so far, unless the rest of the season goes off the rails. The characters are interesting, the dialog realistic (I'm no expert on the subject but it all feels legit), and the story has me completely hooked.

I don't understand the poor reviews especially after only 2 episodes. Cliche'? Maybe to some, but I haven't seen any other shows executed with this level of style and edginess in a while. The characters are just beginning to develop and boy are they a puzzle. After the plot twist at the end of episode 2, I can't wait to see where this goes.

I was excited for this show after seeing the trailer, but after the first 2 episodes, I'm very disappointed. In episode 1 we think we get a good feel for the main fire investigator and his family, but in episode 2, one scene totally shakes that all up. It comes completely out of left field and kind of makes the viewer feel that most of these characters are bi-polar and manic, because they do complete 180's from what we saw in episode 1. I'm also a huge fan of mysteries and I believe the best shows are the ones where you try and figure out who the villain is along with the main characters. Well, that doesn't happen here, because both arsonists are revealed by the end of episode 2. It takes all the fun out of the show. Instead of building up the reveal, they show way too much, way, way too early and it made me completely lose interest in the story. Between the manic shifts in the characters and the completely out of sync pacing of the show, I don't even want to go back and finish it.

Just want to encourage those who aren't loving it so far to hold on and give it proper chance as it is a bit of a slow burn.

I worked on Smoke and I admit I was a bit miffed at the first few scripts and what seems like major cliches in the plot and characters but it really does come together!

Taron Egerton give an amazingly layered performance. Easily the most nuanced character I've seen him play thus far. But to me the true stand out was Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine he was utterly terrifying at times. His work should land him high on all lists come awards season.

Smoke was truly one of the most interesting projects I've ever been a part of and hope people warm up to it.

I like the series, it has a good storyline about chasing 2 unknown arsonists. The actors are really good and the sound effects and visuals are good. Apple TV has starred again with another one of its great series.

This leaves you wanting more and can't wait to see the next episode. The other reviews that are downgrading this are rubbish with one of them stating the music is bad. However I think it's fitting. The actors are good quality, with a very intriguing storyline.

Well worth a watch and really describes some of the characters we have in this world today and what they are capable of.

Very good and well worth a watch.