JETT is outstanding. As is Carla Gugino's performance. I commend Sebastian Gutierrez on creating a captivating, pulpy noir piece. The complex character relationships, snappy dialogue and unexpected plotting only deepen a series that, on first viewing, may appear nothing more than a slick and mildly diverting vanity project. It's FAR more than that.
Remove potential external distractions, dim the lights a little, pour yourself a large glass of red and put your troubles on hold for nine hours. A wandering mind may give up during the first episode and it's probably not a good idea to watch when tired (a mistake I made on first viewing). There's plenty of backstory, a non linear narrative and a handful of (seemingly) minor and (seemingly) inconsequential characters to indulge in that will really demand full attention for max enjoyment. You'll have more fun with JETT if you go in deep and let it surprise you. It's so worth your time.
Cinemax would be crazy not to renew it for a second series. It currently holds a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Yes, I realise viewing figures are most important since nobody is going to renew a show that isn't making money. However, I find it a travesty when TV networks green light so much inane, procedural content for the casual viewer that will run for six or seven seasons with weighty marketing behind it and then unceremoniously cancel brilliant and inventive shows like Counterpart on the Starz network (which nobody heard about) or The OA on Netflix. Please give JETT all the love it deserves. One season just isn't enough. Carla Gugino as JETT makes for insanely good TV.
Remove potential external distractions, dim the lights a little, pour yourself a large glass of red and put your troubles on hold for nine hours. A wandering mind may give up during the first episode and it's probably not a good idea to watch when tired (a mistake I made on first viewing). There's plenty of backstory, a non linear narrative and a handful of (seemingly) minor and (seemingly) inconsequential characters to indulge in that will really demand full attention for max enjoyment. You'll have more fun with JETT if you go in deep and let it surprise you. It's so worth your time.
Cinemax would be crazy not to renew it for a second series. It currently holds a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Yes, I realise viewing figures are most important since nobody is going to renew a show that isn't making money. However, I find it a travesty when TV networks green light so much inane, procedural content for the casual viewer that will run for six or seven seasons with weighty marketing behind it and then unceremoniously cancel brilliant and inventive shows like Counterpart on the Starz network (which nobody heard about) or The OA on Netflix. Please give JETT all the love it deserves. One season just isn't enough. Carla Gugino as JETT makes for insanely good TV.