While the series definitely has its hurdles, there is a compelling story buried under the melodrama if you’re willing to stick with it.
The Plot: A Cycle of Debt and Power
The core of the story is dark and gripping: three people starting in the drug trade get caught, only to be "rescued" by a crooked cop. This isn't a helping hand, though—it’s a trap. He forces them into a cycle of debt at his club that they can never escape, essentially acting as a "whale" who controls their every move and sells them off to his associates.
Highs and LowsStandout Characters: Mallory, Norman, and Horace are easily the highlights. They are the "get it done" types who actually make things happen, providing much-needed momentum whenever the story starts to lag.
The "Dragged Out" Effect: Season 2 feels significantly more stretched than the first. At 16 episodes per season, the plot often feels thin, and you have to sit through some "slow parts" and inconsistent acting to get to the good stuff.
Final Verdict
If you have some free time and enjoy a gritty, tangled drama, it’s worth a watch—but be prepared to be patient. It earns a solid 3 to 4-star rating because the concept is strong, even if the execution could have used a bit more "tidying up" in the acting and editing departments. It’s good in parts, but it could have been great with a tighter script.
The Plot: A Cycle of Debt and Power
The core of the story is dark and gripping: three people starting in the drug trade get caught, only to be "rescued" by a crooked cop. This isn't a helping hand, though—it’s a trap. He forces them into a cycle of debt at his club that they can never escape, essentially acting as a "whale" who controls their every move and sells them off to his associates.
It’s a messy, high-stakes situation that eventually leads them into the orbit of Horace, a man so powerful the police actually work for him.
Highs and LowsStandout Characters: Mallory, Norman, and Horace are easily the highlights. They are the "get it done" types who actually make things happen, providing much-needed momentum whenever the story starts to lag.
The "Dragged Out" Effect: Season 2 feels significantly more stretched than the first. At 16 episodes per season, the plot often feels thin, and you have to sit through some "slow parts" and inconsistent acting to get to the good stuff.
Final Verdict
If you have some free time and enjoy a gritty, tangled drama, it’s worth a watch—but be prepared to be patient. It earns a solid 3 to 4-star rating because the concept is strong, even if the execution could have used a bit more "tidying up" in the acting and editing departments. It’s good in parts, but it could have been great with a tighter script.
