The first couple of episodes of this powerful thriller do contain some holes in the plot - especially about the role of the MI6 agents.
But keep watching: episodes 3 to 5 strengthen the story, which turns into a very gripping thriller, with a reasonable ending.
I am not giving plot lines away by stating that nobody comes out of this story well - not the MI6, the CIA nor the Russians.
The writers and director have kept the plot moving well in later episodes and the actors all performed well. London once again proved to be an outstanding backdrop - leading to a very entertaining series.
I often give Netflix series a low rating of 2 or 3, but my rating of 8 reflects the entertainment value of watching all 5 episodes. Don't follow those who tell you not to bother watching - do so and form your own opinion.
But keep watching: episodes 3 to 5 strengthen the story, which turns into a very gripping thriller, with a reasonable ending.
I am not giving plot lines away by stating that nobody comes out of this story well - not the MI6, the CIA nor the Russians.
The writers and director have kept the plot moving well in later episodes and the actors all performed well. London once again proved to be an outstanding backdrop - leading to a very entertaining series.
I often give Netflix series a low rating of 2 or 3, but my rating of 8 reflects the entertainment value of watching all 5 episodes. Don't follow those who tell you not to bother watching - do so and form your own opinion.