What with all the 1-star-reviews? A lot of haters here. This is not a bad series. Definitely not. And what's with criticizing the casting of an Indian woman? Black or Indian, it doesn't matter if it fits. As a matter of fact, the consultants on this show (who were very much involved in *the cause* back in the day suggest that there used to be an Indian woman (and Indian men too) very much involved in the matter. I like the fact that Ms. Pinto's in this. Criticism about the casting of an Indian woman instead of a black woman could be considered racism or oppression, the very thing the characters in the story were fighting.
Blatant racism, inequality (gender, race or nationality) are parts of our everyday lives, anywhere. Sometimes less, sometimes more, depends on where you live. A fact no one can argue. I get that there's a flood of programs, series and reports on the subject right now, which is sometimes very annoying to say the least (mostly low quality stuff and propaganda are annoying of course). I'm not a fan or follower of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Being an immigrant myself, I support basic human decency and equality among all people. Not just one group.
And what's with all the 9 and 10-star reviews? There's a whole scale here people. This is not an 8, 9, 10 out of 10. It's an interesting series undoubtedly, but nothing new. Watch the Baader Meinhof Komplex. Also Rory Kinnear is a good actor and a good villain. One of the things I don't like here is that his character is involved with a black woman, who's his informant. A little bit too much and unnecessary.
All in all, not too great, but better than most. I'll definitely keep watching since there will only be 6 episodes. I expect the characters to die or go to prison, with maybe one of them leading a life in exile somewhere. 6.5/10
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