Mark Ruffalo heads this strong cast as an FBI agent working in the Philadelphia suburbs. When a string of violent robberies results in murders and a big heist, he assembles the task force to find the culprits. This was created by Brad Ingelsby, who’s “Mare of Easttown” is a similar dramatic series with the focus on character. While the criminal case drives the plot, it’s the stories behind the people that become the most intriguing aspect. In addition to Ruffalo’s expectedly fine performance, he’s joined by a complex and moving Tom Pelphrey, as the main crook and Emilia Jones, who’s equally compelling as the daughter caught in the middle. Toss in Martha Plimpton, as the FBI boss, who adds some fun with her gruff, messy portrayal. The story takes time to develop and it’s only about halfway thru the series that things become more involving. The plot itself doesn’t have any real surprises (the mole is a standard trope), but it’s strong enough and sufficiently grim to keep the show mildly involving. (7 one-hour eps) 
(3 / 5)
