I actually came across this one by accident. Spotted it on IMDB and decided to get myself a copy. The general gist of it is regarding the drug trade and underworld in Melbourne, Australia. The seaon is basically on how the drug trade grew and how the police managed to bring it all down.
First thing I like about this show, is that everytime you start to get to know a character... BAM they get wiped out, and to be fair to the writers I imagine that is exactly what happens in the underworld, everyone fighting to reach the top only to be slotted and another wannabe takes your place.
I also like the fact that it is based on real events, with obvious details doctored to protect certain people.
It started out pretty edgy and gritty, with a character known as the "Black Prince", who really was a horrible bastard and did a good job of potraying that, but it's his accomplice who is one of the ling running characters of the show, even though that initial night with the Black Prince seems out of character to what we see later on.
My only gripe is the man they call Carl Williams. I thought he was supposed to be mentally slow in the first episodes, so how the hell does he get where he does? That bit simply defies belief for me. I think they needed a less 'dopey' looking actor to play him in reality.
I enjoyed watching the series, and I enjoyed all it's twists and turns, including how the police managed to get their men in the end.
My Rating: 15/20
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