Simply-Red
Come on people, it's a fantasy program. And all the people calling it "over the top policing"? Really? We need some of this over top policing on the kinds of criminals depicted in this show, that's one of things I like about the show…give me a break with the pajama-boy sniveling about police brutality, yes, there are a small number of bad cops, but most criminals off all skin color who get beat or shot deserve it because they brought it on themselves. In a civil world, hard core criminals are NOT allowed to run rampant and cops do not put kid-gloves on before handling them, they are dangerous people who shoot back, resist arrest or flee or perpetrate a high speed car chase.We liked this because it was not terribly serious, anyone taking this show seriously is living a life I don't want.Also, you can pick up on an episode in the middle of the season of this show and not miss too much. You don't have to be invested in the show from day one to enjoy watching it…with an open mind…simply looking for some easy to digest entertainment…without reading too much in to it.Sadly, as usual, this program was cancelled, leaving room for social indoctrination tripe preferred by big media.
hackraytex
It is regrettable that this show has been canceled. It took me a little while to get into it but the wait was worth it. It is just too bad that we don't get to see the stories wrapped up but now that will probably not happen since everyone has already probably scattered to the four corners.I have noted posting of resentment about a rich guy takes on the mission with the Chicago City Council's permission. We continually hear complaints that the rich do not pay "their share". Now here a rich guy who is stepping up and putting his money where his mouth is. Give the man his due respect. Of course, when he starts getting results, the corrupt government starts throwing roadblocks in his way. Like most politicians, they don't like being shown up and seeing problems SOLVED instead of kicking it down the road again to ensure their precious reelection if they even have any serious opposition.Best wishing to all involved. Nice try.
Marcellus Wallace
The series starts with an underfunded precinct 13. Some filthy rich guy losses a friend/colleague in a robbery and decides to put his wealth to use. The female lead asks him if justice is to be bought for the rich. He replies that it isn't and he is there to make things better. In a later episode he states that he was only there due to the murdering of his friend. So that contradicts his previous answer.He paid a hundred million to get control over precinct 13. If he took only 10% of that and distributed the other 90 million over his employees, the amount of taxes paid would probably be higher due to VAT and the fact that big companies pay experts to pay as little tax as possible. And the policy would have more funds at it's disposal. The documentary The Super-Rich and Us sheds an interesting light on the broad picture. Especially the early investor in Amazon.The film industry is also a problem because they make loads of money but the quality seems to be declining every year. Most of the series contain the same ingredients as other series just the setting is changed.After a few episodes I stopped watching.
belfastgooner
I have to admit, the premise of A.P.B. got me wet. I'm a tech and gadget freak, and I just love watching movies and TV shows which feature cutting edge technology. And I'm also a fan of Justin Kirk. Well I liked him in Weeds and Modern Family anyway. So tech+gadgets+Justin Kirk (should) = HIT. Right? The first episode showed a lot of promise, with drones (I own 2) featuring heavily in the plot. So we got a privatised police force, futuristic,souped up cars and motorbikes. New hi-tech weapons. And when an officer Murphy was introduced I just thought, "Robocop". But don't get me wrong, I love Robocop (the original). And that this looked like a series paying homage to it, I really enjoyed it. In fact, I would've given it an 8/10.But since then, the show has continued to slip. Drones are featured heavily in EVERY episode. Its like, is there anything drones CAN'T do? Well not according to this there isn't. And therein lies the problem. Yes, the show does feature some great gadgetry and hi-tech. But its reliance on drones to save the day in each and every episode makes it look ridiculous at times.Then there are the characters. The grizzled Captain who grudgingly accepts his precinct being taken over by a billionaire. The cops who accept almost without question, privatisation and who take to the new tech like ducks to water. And each and every one of them are straight as a die. No roughing up suspects. No shooting anyone with real guns and bullets (they just use stun guns for chrissakes!). They even hold pow-wows with local gang heads to try and sort out violence without violence. Oh, and take in teenage kids to live with them despite not even having known them for 5 minutes.And central to it all is this genius billionaire. It is he who saves the day and brings the bad guys to justice every time. With drones. If I were a cop, I would be highly offended at this.But did I mention the drones?
