The character played by Mark O'Brien, "Des Courtney" ruins the show. Nobody, I mean nobody, would keep such a dullard around them and certainly not in such business as private investigation. It was okay when he was a punk who was into graffiti, but they adopt a grown up who has the character of a 6 year old. After over 3 years, his character hasn't grown and is only more annoying. At the end of the second season I actually cheered when he got shot and there was the likely possibility that he'd die. Aside from that annoying garbage, the rest of the show actually is quite good and would be worth a few more stars. But people like me will fast forward through anything that has him in it. Really-really ruins the show.
Other criticisms. The convenient and annoying cell phone calls in every segue. They need new mechanics. The family uses each other, lies to each other, and the lead character is the only likable character who gets dumped on all the time ... which gets old too. I'm surprised that this ran as long as it did.
The shows worth a watch if you're bored, but as far as great PI shows? No. Not even close.
Other criticisms. The convenient and annoying cell phone calls in every segue. They need new mechanics. The family uses each other, lies to each other, and the lead character is the only likable character who gets dumped on all the time ... which gets old too. I'm surprised that this ran as long as it did.
The shows worth a watch if you're bored, but as far as great PI shows? No. Not even close.