There is only one word to describe this t.v. series and that word is "horrible". Where to start on what made for such a disappointing and horrible first episode? The actors? The script? The unrealistic role of the unit? The audio mixing? The fact that the writer and director wants us to believe that a cop that had a break down and saw three psychiatrists who is now fit for duty can "connect" with a delusional schizophrenic murderer? I was really hoping that Cracked would be good in the same way that The Bridge was good. But five minutes into the show and seeing a doctor ordering a cop to handcuff the victim being detained by a delusional man who has a history of mental illness my hopes were dashed. Because no where in Canada or the U.S. would a police officer ever handcuff a victim. It's called unlawful detainment and in Canada it's a Charter violation and considering that the show takes place in Toronto the Charter would apply. The other issue is the handling of a person holding someone against their will would not be dealt with in such a "gentle manner". On a scale of 1 - 10 with 1 being the lowest, I give this show a 0 because it was just that bad.

OK, I gave it the benefit of the doubt for the first episode, but I had to switch episode 2 off after about 10 minutes. This show is really bad, mainly because the script writing is so lazy, and the actors just don't seem at all interested to be honest.As a couple of examples, early in the second episode, there is a scene set on the front porch, there are a multitude of knife implements around the main character (a great Canadian actor by the way that has done himself no favours appearing in this!) and the lead detective who is the main focus of 'cracked' replies to a comment concerning the knives saying he can only use one at a time...errrr no, unless multitasking really is beyond the realms of men, he can use two given he has two arms/hands! As an actor why wouldn't you challenge that statement in the script?! It's lazy script writing and acting in my opinion. So OK, that seems petty, how about a few scenes later when they find a car and investigate all around it, then exclaim surprise at finding a blood trail, clearly visible on the ground, as if it had not been noticed before taking the two steps away from the vehicle and the vehicle having been cordoned off by uniformed officers?! Errr, really?! OK, I agree these little observations seem petty, but these two issues happened within the first ten minutes and were not the only things.Overall, I disagree with other comments about the idea for the show, it's a stupid idea, but that is my personal opinion and I understand that writers need to be a bit more evolved around police TV series, because the gritty stuff like nypd blue and homicide:life on the street and the wire have set huge benchmarks that make it difficult to be just plain old police shows, but this is just plain lazy and the person that came up with this idea must be smiling from ear to ear, because he has probably been paid a fortune for five minutes of thought!! It's a bleak start to 2013 if this is the best that TV networks can sign up, especially after the tat that has preceded it like the mob doctor!! Can this show and put more effort in in the future!

Readers,I always see a pilot as a place to break new ground and suck in a new breed of viewer. This my TV lovers is not one of those shows and all the funky ass time lapse street driving shots are not ever going to make it one.I just watched the first episode and have to say this show is as ordinary as it gets. Especially with what's out there nowadays. With in the first 5 pages we already know our Heros past and couldn't care less about it. I'm assuming, the flashbacks of the troubled characters past they will add in future episodes won't help kick start this snoozer either.Is there really going to be a witless battle going on between our two newfound partners in every episode? And will it be as uncomfortably acted as this? Even the writers sprinkling in some sexual tension, followed by drunken one night stand will help get this beaver tail renewed.Clichéd as it gets, it is average on every level, plot, characterization, dialogue, locations, music, featured talent, the list goes on. Is Canadian Episodic Drama ever going to eclipse Degrassi or Catwalk?With all the funding the government gives out you hope to think so.Maybe in another twenty years, as thats how long as it's been.

honestly the only thing this show has going for it is Stefanie von Pfetten's face/body. The acting is horrible most of the time. The team gets thrown together in 2 minutes, with the only introduction to each other being their names. Then is immediately sent out on the street to assist other officers. The premise of the show is weirdly implemented. Why would pysch crimes take over a homicide investigation if they don't have a suspect that is crazy or more than a single clue that could possibly lead to that conclusion? There's no transition between scenes. Its a bad combination of Perception and Criminal Minds. Big disappointment in my opinion.