The darkness of the prison areas is a little troubling .But the acting is great .Benicio Del Toro has a face that just captivates the camera . I have a normal size TV so it may be better on a big screen .I often use the caption feature to be able to understand all the dialog on others shows too . But I think it's worth the effort to watch . And seeing the ugly winter climate of upstate NY makes me gad I live in a much milder place .