Hustle (BBC UK)

[WillsBabe]

Like a lot of good stuff, I came to this late - right at the end of season 7 with just 3 episodes to go. I've just watched the final episode, and like the previous ones, I thought it was very good.

I love the way London looks in this show, all great arcitecture and impressive panoramas. I love the way they construct the scams and the way that they work the narrative. All the group are excellent but I'm particularly impressed with Adrian Lester. He's charismatic and engaging but low key and understated. I particularly enjoyed his scenes with David Harewood in a previous episodes. And of course, it's an endless pleasure to see Robert Vaughn on tv again.

Well, what do you know, I've found another British drama I really enjoy (the other two being Clocking Off and Dcotor Who!)

So, Huslte? Anyone else a fan?

 

[The Mirrorball Man]

I've seen an episode here and there. I especially enjoy it for the performances. I like Mark Warren and Jaime Murray.

 

[Starkers]

I really like the show, though it is a case of style over substance and it's rare that they pull a double bluff I don't see coming a mile away (the one with Michael Brandon was an exception) but it's a fun show to watcvh, very slick and very well cast. The only really crappy season was the year Lester left and Marc Warren's character was in charge. I like Danny Blue, but he should never have been promoted to lead. Luckily they got Lester back, and I actually like the new cast a lot, in fact I think the dynamic works a lot better than the Alpha con artist competition between Mickey and Danny did.

And yeah, it's always a joy to see Robert Vaughn still going strong! And Robert Gleniester is great in everything he does.

 

[Bob The Skutter]

I like Hustle, but I have to say I haven't watched any of this series yet. I think they earlier series were better at hiding the double bluff but then I guess it wasn't as established as it is now so you weren't looking for it so much but it's generally fun so that doesn't matter so much.

 

[HappyDayRiot]

The football club episode this year was brilliant. Oh, and the episode with the casino owner and his wall of shame was one of the best ever.

Really though it's a rare treat - something stylish, demands little attention, boundless fun. More please.

 

[Starkers]

^Effortlessly cool show, and even when it's obvious it never stops it being engrossing...

 

[Mr. B]

I've watched the show since it started. It's just a shame there only six episodes per season.