Sixty Second Review

Each week I become more and more engrossed in the Underbelly world. These criminals that think they are untouchable (and in most cases are) and the police that are attempting to get enough evidence to stick to them long enough to get them behind bars. The fact that it is based on truth is another reason why Underbelly is so addictive.

The lives of these crims is full of twists and turns the likes you'd expect from a block buster movie. With seemly stupid criminal activity done in board day light, from kidnapping to shootings this episode is another step up from what we've seen so far.

Both Underbelly and the characters in the story are so unpredictable and that is one of the strengths of this show. I really look forward to seeing what they can throw at us next week.

Maybe it would have been best if Jericho was left at a one season series. Again I am finding myself distant from the characters, unconcerned with their well being.

A virus puts the citizens of Jericho in danger, I find myself almost hoping for an outbreak as this would be an expected twist like the beginning days of Jericho.

I ask the Television Gods that they save Jericho from the land of boredom which they are currently residing.

Nothing of major note here. Sarah recovered and destroyed the hand. John discovered that his mother disowned him, by watching a tape that his mother left in plain sight. Derek again displays his hatred for Cameron and we get a step closer to the chess playing master mind computer.

The episode is filled with Sarah's voice and too many bible references. I was kept awaiting for something interesting to happen but instead we are reminded of back story which we have already witnessed, most likely included to bring the non-movie watchers up to speed.

After a glimmer of hope last week again I'm left disappointed. I hope they have come up with something decent for the two part finale.

We find Sid with his world spinning out of control. Tony, his best friend and role model is no where to be seen. It appears his girl Cassie is cheating, his parents have split up, his Mother has found a new love, his Grandfather is visiting putting pressure on him and his father.

Just when I had thought Skins had pushed the limits they take things to the next level. Breathtaking.

This show has been everything that I wasn't expecting and in a bad way. James Cameron's vision has been watered down to something that is almost unrecognisable.

I know I shouldn't be placing the expectations of the film onto this new series but its a extremely hard act to follow. The road this is taking isn't fitting the bill.

I'll continue watching the series but only because I'm such a fan of the movies.