Season 1 – Banshee

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Alain E @AlainE Feb 16 Ridiculously unrealistic. A criminal is released from prison and one of his first actions is to steal a vehicle which he drives without gloves until he abandons it in the middle of Manhattan. Apparently, he is not aware that technology exists to retrieve fingerprints and his are in a state database. There is also in the first five minutes a car chase during heavy traffic plus a shootout. If I were ten years old I would continue to watch, as we already have been offered a few seconds of naked breasts. I will return when my dementia advances more. See more Thomas D @Thom1967 Dec 21 One of my favourite TV Shows. Brilliant acting, very interesting characters, amazing realistic fight scenes… Good storytelling ! It’s gonna surprise you very pleasantly. You read about the beginning of the story, and you’re like: come on, we’ve seen it a hundred times… this time YOU WOULD BE WRONG ! With a not so original beginning, it’s so good and catchy, you’ll be hooked before the end of episode 1. And ALL 4 SEASONS ARE GREAT See more Uncle R. @MasterExploder Sep 22 Just wow. I didn’t expect to like this show… but I LOVE it. See more Kat W @RT66978285 Jun 7 Solid pulp. Very entertaining. See more Chris B @RT28138699 Mar 24 A great concept done very well. See more R V @areveedubs 02/28/2025 “Action-packed” is what attracted me to the show. The compelling story, strong performances, and sharp writing kept me there. A blend of crime, action, drama and characters that drew me in and made me want to keep watching. Antony Starr is solid in the lead role, bringing both charisma and vulnerability to a character who is as brutal as he is complex. Ulrich Thomsen plays a great villain with a fascinating origin story. The writing supports each character with purpose, and the show doesn’t hold back on raw, visceral action that keeps viewers engaged. One major drawback is the excessive and often unnecessary sex scenes. While a certain level of intimacy is expected to show character dynamics, Banshee frequently crosses into gratuitous territory, which detracts from the show’s otherwise solid storytelling. These extended scenes feel more like filler than essential plot elements, usually disrupting the pacing and pulling attention away from the well-crafted narrative and compelling action. But that’s what you’d expect from “Skinemax” I suppose. Despite this pretty major flaw, Banshee Season 1 is a highly entertaining and well-acted show, just not one you can watch on a plane. If you can look past the overindulgence in explicit content, there’s a compelling crime drama at its core — it’s sometimes eye-roll inducing unbelievability adding to its charm — packed with intense action. See more Read all reviews

Banshee — Season 1

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