meyerwoo I finally gave up at episode 5. I really wanted to like this show, but it got really boring with these supposedly smart Americans who persistently make stupid decisions. It's supposed to be a dark comedy, but they're just a bunch of idiots who you wind up not rooting for because they're idiots, and there's no empathy or humor in what happens to them because what they do never makes any sense. Running for your life? Take a detour to deliver a refrigerator for kids on the side road, when you know murderous drug runners are coming to kill you. That makes no sense! Quarantine in the middle of their escape? It's like the writers randomly came up with plot points and threw them in to just keep the story going for another few episodes. It makes no sense! Such a waste of a fine cast. You're better off spending your time catching up on that sleep you always said you'd catch up on than waste your time on this series.

rotex29 This show had great promise out of the gate with the pilot, however as it progressed, the storyline seemed to grow weaker. This supported by the introduction of new and random characters who seemed to add little to the plot (i.e Rochelle, the US Attache at the Embassy), or were added late in the series to create unneeded twists (the woman CIA operative). Billy Zane was seen only in the first episode and after that it was up to the viewer to speculate on his role, involvement in the story and his overall character's relationship to the plot and to each of the four men who came to visit him. (It was never really made completely clear). It almost seemed the writers wrote this on the fly, attempting to get the scripts in before the deadlines, without much thought to creating a "good and solid" storyline. The plot seemed to take on a gigantic life of its own without taking the viewer through the intricacies of the characters or story for adequate viewer understanding and digestion. For example, the disappointing thing is that with the great cast (Steve Zaun or Michael Imperioli), that character development was left primarily for our imaginations, with implication and random explanations of the men's past lives introduced at various places in the show. The writers might have included more background on each of the four men and their independent struggles with alcohol and drugs, professional misconduct, divorce, estranged children and marriage problems back in Chicago. As a result, the viewer was left to try to figure out why each of the men had motive for behaviours in the jungles of Belize. This could have been interesting fodder to keep the story going and send it easily into a second season. If it goes to a second season, (which at this point, it shouldn't) a number of improvements could be made to make the whole adventure more palatable.

Caleb I quite enjoyed this TV show for its ability to keep the suspense and in my view fairly realistic reactions and outcomes to situations. There did seem to be a slight bit of unnecessary inter-character drama, but it served a purpose and did allow a decent amount of back story to each character. One of the more enjoyable aspects is how often you switch who you like, or who you think is the most morally upright. Each character takes the spotlight, only for them to be revealed as selfish and morally ambiguous as the rest! The scenery is beautiful, (yes i know its not actually Belize but who cares it is a TV show). And lots of characters are added who you care about quite quickly. Definitely give it a go!

gavaaron I'm not into Frat Boy movies and shows, like the Hangover, etc since I myself am 40 and I'm getting a little old for that stuff. But this was not like them. The guys were older and had middle-aged problems. As far-fetched as some of the events were, the characters actions were believable and relatable. Bottom line is that despite my reservations, I kept thinking about the show throughout the day, and soon even my wife was addicted to the series. I hope they keep the seasons coming! As in as soon as possible. I put this up there with Breaking Bad and Walking Dead! Both of those shows had unbelievable plots, but the acting and storywriting was so good, they became compelling watches. Well, that's all folks,