Network TV trying to compete with HBO or even basic cable like FX. Miguel is the new family 'kingpin' after the previous one dies and the next in line, his son, is killed. He must run the illegal business while trying to keep his 8 year-old son out of it. The FBI are looking to shut his operations down. Meanwhile Brian Benben as a plastic surgeon entangled with the 'family' acts to much like Martin Tupper. Dranny Trejo in a bit part is one of the highlights. Anyone expecting this series that lasted 6 episodes to be a mini-series will be sadly disappointed by the lack of a real ending. And after 6 hours (with commercials, less if you are watching the DVD set) one can't help but feel somewhat ripped off. Especially when it takes a few episodes to really get going. It's not that Kingpin is necessarily bad, just that it's not really all the memorable. The Producer's cut on DVD is peppered with some nudity and cussing.
My Grade: C-
My Grade: C-