Denis Leary is Mike McNeil a hard-drinking, pill-popping, womanizing, NYPD detective in this short-lived off-center comedy that lasted only 19 episodes. Which is probably just as well since it paved the way for the much funnier, more complex, and well-rounded later series "Rescue Me", what with a lot of the writers, actors, and creators making the jump to that FX show and whatnot. Diane Farr ALWAYS grated on me in both shows, it's not the type of show that you can watch all in one sitting either, the stories are too self-contained for much of the series, and the first mini-season is better then the second season. The main role does seem pretty tailor made for Denis Leary's talents and he's the best part of the series. It's a humorous show, but never a laugh out loud one.
My Grade: C+
Complete Season DVD set Extras: Commentary by Creator/actor Denis Leary and co-creator Peter Tolan on "Pilot", "Bathroom", "Gina", "Gay", & "Barbeque"; Interview with Leary & Tolan; gag reel; Promo spots; Behind the scenes footage; Cast Interviews; & on location Interview with Peter Tolan
My Grade: C+
Complete Season DVD set Extras: Commentary by Creator/actor Denis Leary and co-creator Peter Tolan on "Pilot", "Bathroom", "Gina", "Gay", & "Barbeque"; Interview with Leary & Tolan; gag reel; Promo spots; Behind the scenes footage; Cast Interviews; & on location Interview with Peter Tolan