If you are looking at the reviews, you probably like other 'spy' shows such as: Spooks, Homeland, 24, The Americans, Strike Back, Burn Notice, Person of Interest, The Blacklist, or even Archer, and are hoping this would be one of your new favourites - it won't.
This show will insult you as it assumes you to be dumb. A show called Scorpion springs to mind as being an equal insult to the viewer.
As much as I love these kinds of shows, Allegiance doesn't work. It's not smart, believable, nor funny. It's not even unique. It feels more like an attempt to put what makes other shows a success together - only the parts don't fit.
This show is full of stereotypes and clichés, which is only ever a good thing if the show aims to be funny (Burn Notice). It really is as horrible as everyone makes it out to be.
Hate aside, the pilot has exactly one smart moment which I enjoyed a lot - too bad it also reminded me what the show could have been, but sadly is not.
This show will insult you as it assumes you to be dumb. A show called Scorpion springs to mind as being an equal insult to the viewer.
As much as I love these kinds of shows, Allegiance doesn't work. It's not smart, believable, nor funny. It's not even unique. It feels more like an attempt to put what makes other shows a success together - only the parts don't fit.
This show is full of stereotypes and clichés, which is only ever a good thing if the show aims to be funny (Burn Notice). It really is as horrible as everyone makes it out to be.
Hate aside, the pilot has exactly one smart moment which I enjoyed a lot - too bad it also reminded me what the show could have been, but sadly is not.