Such a frustrating disappointment

It is a performances centric movie

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

This show is very good and action packed. It is well acted and well written too. The characters are likable and they aren't sappy. Some of it may seem too far fetched sometimes, but not much and it provides a nice break from super-realistic, serious shows. The concept is interesting and keeps you hooked. If you like action shows that are the film version of 'page turners' then you would like The Player. One of a few good shows on NBC, I hope that they don't cancel it. If you are interested in shows that have plot lines that focus on 'good vs evil and how sometimes there isn't a clear line', then it's just another reason to watch the show. Right now it is competing with football to get viewers, but don't let that deter you. Record it and watch it, it's worth it.

Seeing Wesley Snipes in his 50s on the small screen is pretty incredible. Still doing action shots. No more running, but the fighting he has down. It is a very good, fun, action show with intrigue. Too bad the ratings never amounted to much on NBC. Its order (as stated elsewhere) was reduced to just 9 episodes and they will wrap up the story as best they can in that short time frame - like a mini series. NBC is committed to showing the end of the show, but it will be gone by the end of November. I suspect they will conclude the mystery of Ginny before it is over in the next two weeks and someone end the series. Liked it while it lasted.

After watching the first three episodes of "The Player", I have mixed feelings about this action show that feels like "Person of Interest" meets "Minority Report".The premise of the show feels a little contrived. The protagonist, Alex Kane (Philip Winchester), is a security expert whose ex-wife, Ginny, is murdered under suspicious circumstances. When offered a job by a shady character named Mr. Johnson (Wesley Snipes) that requires him to illegally take out people who will theoretically commit crimes, he accepts, mostly because he thinks Johnson might lead him to the truth about his ex-wife's demise. Johnson explains that a club of ultra-rich gamblers will bet on the competition between Alex and the bad guys. And they will provide support in the form of a super computer and the resources of Cassandra King (Charity Wakefield).The show's story lines feel sloppy, with the viewer required to accept a plethora of convenient occurrences. Also, the computer has abilities that can only be described as supernatural.On the other hand, the action sequences are good, mostly due to great stunt work. I consider this show a guilty pleasure, but it would be better to say that there is room for improvement. Also, Cassandra is an interesting character with much potential. Hopefully, Ms. Wakefield can find a way to make her even more compelling.

It's a fun show to watch, like someone said, it doesn't require much concentration. It's glossy, action-packed and entertaining, what I like, an hour of escapism. Of course, some of it is over the top, but that goes for most of the Broadcast network shows because they have ad revenues to build shows around. It's not House of Cards, Orphan Black, or Ray Donovan, but it is a fun show with a different plot twist that I find refreshing! I hope it's not canceled, but I no longer invest in shows lasting after Boss and Magic City were canceled. I will enjoy one season if that's it (really don't watch too much broadcast network programming). The networks should allow a show time to find it's pace, ideal time-slot and reworks, but that's not happening in our microwavable world. This is another reason writers create such awful plots or go over-the-top (i.e., Oil and Blood), they're working against time constraints, the first three episodes better seal the deal! Fingers crossed for a season 2 of The Player!