Allegiance takes the same concept found in The Americans and ruins it. This show offers up a stereotypical, biased take on the spy genre. The US is good and virtuous. Russia is evil and out for world domination.Even Edward Snowden, a man who many, including myself, consider a hero, comes in for back handed criticism. There's no room for negotiation with anyone who doesn't tow the official US line, be it domestic or international.
Oh and lets throw in a disturbing scene, reminiscent of Orwell's 1984, where the young lead character emphatically threatens to sell out his loving parents to the "government", for the "greater good".
The only thing saving this series from being a complete wash out is the acting is solid and the fact that there is some genuine interest to be derived from the plot. It would be nice to see a little fairness and objectivity injected into the series. If that happens I may consider reviewing my rating but as it stands, three out of ten from me.
Oh and lets throw in a disturbing scene, reminiscent of Orwell's 1984, where the young lead character emphatically threatens to sell out his loving parents to the "government", for the "greater good".
The only thing saving this series from being a complete wash out is the acting is solid and the fact that there is some genuine interest to be derived from the plot. It would be nice to see a little fairness and objectivity injected into the series. If that happens I may consider reviewing my rating but as it stands, three out of ten from me.