User Reviews

While I adore this show for many reasons, Colbie Smulders among them, the actor who really makes this show shine is Cole Sibus. His portrayal of Ansel is so smart and on the ball that the other characters revolve around him, not Dex. The writers don't dumb him down, either. In the most recent episode as of this writing (Bad Alibis), Ansel's quick thinking literally saved the day. I love when writers let their characters be smart - Ansel's going along with the bad guy wasn't him being a sheep, but knowing that to refuse would put him in danger. So he kept calm and took the first opportunity to get help in a manner that wouldn't raise any red flags with his captor. That kind of clever writing and sharp portrayal just make me love and root for the characters. Dex is fantastic, of course, but she's pretty standard to the genre. PTSD, check, over-drinker, check, quick-tempered, check. Gray, the friend with a mysterious past and Hoffman the dedicated, rebellious cop are also common tropes. (The only plus in this show is that the genders are flipped from the standard, which is nice.)

I'm really excited to see where this show goes. I do enjoy seeing Dex get some real wins - specifically in actually obtaining her PI license (though honestly, it would have been far more surprising for a show of this nature if she'd actually had to do the studying and apprentice hours instead of having them hand-waved by Artie signing off on her hours). I am looking forward to more episodes!