When a first-rate cast led by a first-rate director performs a good script, it almost seems a shame to waste it on a 30-minute TV drama. Almost.
David McLean was outstanding in the series entry as the title character, but even he was overshadowed by that iconic Royal Dano.
James Coburn was also mesmerizing as the condemned prisoner whose family members, even if they don't like him, feel compelled to risk their lives to save him from the gallows.
Harry Julian Fink is author and Richard Whorf the director, and this series I had never heard of before June of 2019 gets off to such a rousing start, I have no hesitation in recommending it.
David McLean was outstanding in the series entry as the title character, but even he was overshadowed by that iconic Royal Dano.
James Coburn was also mesmerizing as the condemned prisoner whose family members, even if they don't like him, feel compelled to risk their lives to save him from the gallows.
Harry Julian Fink is author and Richard Whorf the director, and this series I had never heard of before June of 2019 gets off to such a rousing start, I have no hesitation in recommending it.