So many problems with the fifth season. While replacing Walker is an unenviable task, Keenan wasn't given a lot with which to work. Kicking off with her husband's bad behavior making James borderline unprofessional at work was not wise. Sunny's dilemma over his fiancé's pregnancy was unrealistic, as the actor is 60. Revealing the home life of detectives can flesh out characters, but in this case both arcs were less than satisfying. (Her sister?!) The crime was intriguing at first, yet became overstuffed with too many ingredients in the stew.
McElhinney was strong as Hume. The abuse of privilege and the arrogance of wealth was a good theme. Still, letting Jay and Ebele off the hook was a cop out. How on earth did she and her punching bag plan on expanding to ten restaurants? Hume will have a short sentence, as his cancer will run its course. Hard to fathom his lawyer allowing him to talk and talk and talk. Karol seemed superfluous, so another good performance was wasted. (Upskirt pics?!) The cult was also an unnecessary plot device.
Diminishing returns made for a frustrating season. Here's hoping the sixth (and final) season rebounds to wrap things up in much better fashion.
McElhinney was strong as Hume. The abuse of privilege and the arrogance of wealth was a good theme. Still, letting Jay and Ebele off the hook was a cop out. How on earth did she and her punching bag plan on expanding to ten restaurants? Hume will have a short sentence, as his cancer will run its course. Hard to fathom his lawyer allowing him to talk and talk and talk. Karol seemed superfluous, so another good performance was wasted. (Upskirt pics?!) The cult was also an unnecessary plot device.
Diminishing returns made for a frustrating season. Here's hoping the sixth (and final) season rebounds to wrap things up in much better fashion.