Since they’re both recent film noir thrillers, comparisons with the new Netflix series Ripley (my review) are inevitable, but they’re nothing alike. Where that one was all about the style, this one is all about Colin Farrell. He plays a private investigator, who is hired by a Hollywood producer (James Cromwell) to find his granddaughter. He drives around LA in a cool turquoise Corvette. He isn’t a drunk (a genre staple), but does have occasional tremors. The big character trait is that he’s a sweet guy, as opposed to the usual jaded types. Fortunately, Farrell creates this guy with charm and depth. The locations and cinematography add some noir flair, along with B&W clips from classic noir films the punctuate scenes and reflect his love for the genre. The mystery falls along typical lines and the action is average, so it’s all about Farrell’s complex performance. BTW, this review is based on 6 out of 8 30-minute eps, but I understand that there’s a final twist that suggests a 2nd season. 
(3.5 / 5)
