Absolutely. It's a bit of a weird show. Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) heads up a team of 'frowned-upon' government agents, ones who are being punished for messing up in some way. But, of course, this is the team that, under Oldman's character's guidance, continues to successfully take down 'baddies' where other agents have failed - and without any praise or acknowledgement, obviously.
Jacson Lamb's boss, Diana Taverner (Kristin ScottThomas), is the only one who appreciates the team's worth but it suits her to keep it to herself, a kind of secret backup team.
The main characters are:
- Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb
- Jack Lowden as River Cartright
- Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner
It's not obvious why River Cartwright is the agent who is singled out for top billing but he is certainly the agent who is featured the most in the series.
When I've suggested to friends that they might enjoy this series, I've felt compelled to warn them about Gary Oldman's character. He's repulsive - you can almost smell him when he appears onto your TV set. Eventually, though, this renegade makes you appreciate his experience, tactics and so much more.
And the humour makes me smile.
If you're thinking of watching the new series, take the next few months to bring yourself up to date with the three previoius seasons. According to AppleTV+
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