Overrated

A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Well, let me start by saying, after Boston Legal who is for me the best show ever, Shark is in range with it, I just love action, drama and law stuff in TV series. They did a terrific job bringing James Woods for the role of district attorney Sebastian Stark. After watching first episode I was hooked, in every episode you just wonder whats Shark gonna do, is he gonna do this or that, it's incredible. I highly recommend this to be watched, it's fun to watch, interesting, the plot of series is amazing, producers and writers have done their job excellent. I hope they will continue shooting this show. And I will be waiting. I give this show a solid 10.

James Woods is a master at his craft. Any actor who can take a cliché ridden "TOUGH GUY LAWYER" SERIES and make it --not only fascinating but, current in its vibe each and every week is a master at their trade. Woods carries the weight of this series on his considerable shoulders and seems to have that uncanny ability that you only see in a very few actors, to raise the "game" of some of the younger actors on the set as well as some of the journeymen actors who appear in guest starring roles on a week to week basis.The thing that differentiates SHARK from other Lawyer series we have seen.... From Raymond Burr's 301 episodes of Perry Mason, to present day shows such as L.A.Law and Law and Order, we have seen just about every possible story line under the sun......... I mean---- come on, is there anything else to explore here??? But, James Woods explores the proverbial DARKSIDE of the Legal business. From switching sides of the aisle, transforming from a high price advocate for drug dealers, murderers and other assorted low life's in LA County, to a RULES adverse Special District Attorney, Woods shows some of the antics that occur behind the scenes in the screwed up legal system. These shows need to show the personal lives of the people involved to keep the viewer interested. Shark does not let us down in this respect. Instead of showing some fairytale life of the rich and famous of L.A.. Woods is a Divorced, single parent of a teenager, played surprisingly well by Danielle Pannabaker. The give and take between Woods and Pannabaker is an excellent sub-plot for the series and the writers of the series give Pannabaker several key story lines in the first season. Pannabaker handles these roles like a seasoned professional. She had to raise her game to fit in with Woods.All in all, Shark is wildly entertaining. You know it is a good series when you find yourself eagerly awaiting the next installment ---- or is that the next "SHARK ATTACK????

James Woods has played everything from cops to serial killers to politicians. His intensity makes him one to watch. Thanks to 'Shark" I can watch him weekly.Woods owns this show from beginning to end. NO one else could make this work anywhere near as well. And the best part is his supporting cast doesn't seems to mind just following along.That said, his support does a great job. And is it just me, or does Henry "Isaac" Simmons resemble WWE's "The Rock?" Woods' snarky attitude combined with the character's never-say-die motif make every scene he's in a joy to watch. And the trial scenes are a blast.Welcome to TV James. Keep the greatness going.

It's hard, it's fast, and it's fun to watch...If you're a James Woods fan. Though the characters may have different names, Woods stays the same. Whether or not you'll like this show will depend on whether or not you like the fast talking, smarmy, and sarcastic Woods. If you like him, you'll like the show. In this series, Woods plays Sebastian "The Shark" Stark (Try not to confuse the names!) a slick, high-priced criminal defense lawyer (Think Johnny Cochran or F. Lee Bailey type) who suddenly grows a conscious. After he gets one of his rich and powerful clients cleared of beating his wife, only to find out the guy's murdered his wife later, Stark gets a wake up call that he's working on the wrong side of the law and quits his practice and joins the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office as the senior prosecutor of a new "High Profile Unit" which means he'll be taking on the very same wealthy, well-to-do clients he'd gotten off. Helping Stark along on his transition from devil to angel is the arrival of his estranged teen aged daughter Julie who is now living with him. But just because he's working for the good guys and trying to teach a wayward daughter right from wrong doesn't mean he's a saint. Stark uses the very same dirty and under-handed tactics as a defense attorney to put the bad guys away. He routinely treads the line between legal and illegal in order to "do the right thing" all while educating an eager group of young prosecutors working under him. While it may not have the depth of more serious courtroom dramas, it certainly is more entertaining, like the "Miami Vice" of legal shows. And just like "Vice", it's glitz and glamor, which works as a glossy veneer to the drama, will keep you hanging on every episode.