I was initially introduced to this show after I watched the movie Redfern Now: Promise Me on Netflix. I thoroughly enjoyed the film and thought the acting was top notch, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found out about the short lived series with some of the same characters. I've read reviews comparing it to a soap opera but I disagree with that comparison. The acting is much more realistic with incredibly unique story lines that are also surprisingly relevant- even in my own neck of the woods. For example: today I watched the episode Pretty Boy Blue, where Aaron unknowingly allows the inmate who lived in his neighborhood to die while in police custody. Just yesterday, in a city 50 miles west of me, a young man was shot in the back while being detained by police officers. The circumstances are a bit different, but overall this seems to be a recurring issue in society today. I really appreciate how this show offers various perspectives about issues that this world would do good to ponder and discuss. If only more shows would follow this formula of showing multiple viewpoints rather than pushing just one specific agenda...Pity this show only lasted two seasons. It'd be great if Netflix would pick it up where it left off, maybe there will be another movie? Looking forward to seeing these actors in more projects!
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