Highly Overrated But Still Good

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Blistering performances.

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

This is probably the most cringe worthy pile of crap I have ever watched. My husband loves it, but then he loves Steven Segal movies. Nuff said.

The show writer & director failed because of poor knowledge and prejudice about Middle East traditions. Even the Arabic banners in the background are randomly chosen without knowing what they mean. This show gives a totally wrong sense of what Middle East is or was. I advice writer and director to choose topics without prejudice..Be professional and do research before you cater this misleading nonsense.

The show tries to pretend that this type of ruling the land is so outrageous of what other countries, including western are doing. They have unemployment and children go hungry - the US has more in that poverty then the entire population of any such country. The streets are cleared so the entourage can go through, the entire expressway from Ohare to downtown Chicago was closed over 30 min before the presidential motorcade even started to leave, everyone was waiting on the many miles long backup before the closed expressway. President orders to clear a square possibly with violence. College Vietnam war protesters were killed at Kent State. No freedom of speech? A corporation can file a court gag order from you speaking about anything of such nature related to them. They might not have private banking credit over its people as debt slaves. Don't be ignorant and look at yourselves before being shocked what happens elsewhere.

I have only watched the first season and two episodes of the second season, so my review is based on this more limited portion of the series.The vast mass of people that provide the backdrop in this series live in a world of poverty. The focus of the show, the ruling family and its close relations, live in a world of wealth accumulated through oil.The drama that unfolds and the ensuing dilemmas that each character must face are well thought out. The most minute details are shared, along with their thoughts and feelings.The only detraction to the series, is the wife and children of the protagonist, Barry. His wife is inept, obnoxious, and provides little value either to him or to the show. Her lines are either banal platitudes or trite complaints.This is in contrast to his sister-in-law, Leila. Every line has an importance. Her views may be incorrect or immoral, but they add substance.Overall, I am very much a fan of this show and give it a 9/10.