TV: Hustle

They have started airing Hustle on TV here. It's an English drama and comedy series about a gang of five hustlers who enjoy tricking bad, rich people. It's not an action series, more a sorta detective story where the baddie is always punished. But these five are no modern Robin Hoods since they stuff their pockets full while playing with the bad guys.

What I especially like is Robert Vaughn playing the part of the gambler Albert Stroller. This man really deserved a successful TV series of his own. And he smiles a lot here. He is obviously enjoying his part immensely!

And of course, I couldn't not mention Danny Blue, the sweetheart of the gang. He is not your usual hottie, more a cuddly teddy bear, really :) But what I've noticed and what stays with me as a lasting impression from this series is... how sad Danny is all the time. Sure, he smiles and celebrates with the others but there is this lingering sadness in him all the time. When the others pulled that prank on him in the first episode or when he got shot... It's as if he wants to belong so much that he is ready to endure anything. Well, that really got to me.

So, all in all, it's a good series. Not the best, not really action-oriented but quite enjoyable. I would give it 3,5 stars out of 5 :)