This review is compiled after watching the first two episodes.
As a "super-hero" show, though in this case the hero is not supernatural but rather gifted with an unusual object, Stan Lee's Lucky Man is atypical compared to the legion of Marvel and DC comic inspired creations which litter small and large screens.
Very much the first two episodes are about the nature of human flaws, the fabled human condition, and the weaknesses of men. In Harry's case it is gambling. Other characters suffer from this or that addiction or character flaw.
Indeed, the protagonist Harry is a seriously flawed human, portrayed well by the actor James Nesbitt as a gambling addict.
So far one weakness of the show is that in the first two episodes the police station and unit are portrayed as being a bit too lame, the police service unrealistic, and the new section chief is a stereotype of the boss-out-to-get-you. If you are looking for a show about police work Stan Lee's Lucky Man is not for you.
After just two episodes it is difficult to figure out where the story arc is heading. We are left with an unraveling crime story with no apparent direction. The supporting characters around Harry garner more sympathy from me than does the lead character, and while the villains are indeed villainous they are too much the tropes - e.g., the mysterious oriental, the suspicious Mediterranean immigrant, the jealous office worker, etc.
As a small screen production the work is quality (acting, directing, sets, etc.) but not especially innovative or catching. Overall I can describe the production as satisfactory without being trend setting.
I suspect this show will entertain a viewer looking for a little bit of an escape, but don't expect the typical super-hero. This show is not up to the high mark set by genre leaders like Daredevil, but is acceptable and I intend to catch the rest of the season. Perhaps after watching the entire season I may upgrade my rating from the initial 6.
As a "super-hero" show, though in this case the hero is not supernatural but rather gifted with an unusual object, Stan Lee's Lucky Man is atypical compared to the legion of Marvel and DC comic inspired creations which litter small and large screens.
Very much the first two episodes are about the nature of human flaws, the fabled human condition, and the weaknesses of men. In Harry's case it is gambling. Other characters suffer from this or that addiction or character flaw.
Indeed, the protagonist Harry is a seriously flawed human, portrayed well by the actor James Nesbitt as a gambling addict.
So far one weakness of the show is that in the first two episodes the police station and unit are portrayed as being a bit too lame, the police service unrealistic, and the new section chief is a stereotype of the boss-out-to-get-you. If you are looking for a show about police work Stan Lee's Lucky Man is not for you.
After just two episodes it is difficult to figure out where the story arc is heading. We are left with an unraveling crime story with no apparent direction. The supporting characters around Harry garner more sympathy from me than does the lead character, and while the villains are indeed villainous they are too much the tropes - e.g., the mysterious oriental, the suspicious Mediterranean immigrant, the jealous office worker, etc.
As a small screen production the work is quality (acting, directing, sets, etc.) but not especially innovative or catching. Overall I can describe the production as satisfactory without being trend setting.
I suspect this show will entertain a viewer looking for a little bit of an escape, but don't expect the typical super-hero. This show is not up to the high mark set by genre leaders like Daredevil, but is acceptable and I intend to catch the rest of the season. Perhaps after watching the entire season I may upgrade my rating from the initial 6.