I really enjoyed the first two seasons of the show. The flavor of the EU was a wonderful departure from the usual American fare. The cast was fun and were close and each had an interesting back-story which highlighted the countries where they were raised. They had personality and heart and fascinating stories, all of which kept me engaged. That is what my rating is based upon. Don't bother watching season 3. New cast, new show runners. Terrible writing. Very cold and procedural. Wooden acting. I think they tried to slick it up for American audiences, whom they clearly think are idiots so they explain everything. The characters are very stiff and all-business. The acting is bad and the relationships unfriendly. Instead of warmth and 'family' atmosphere between them, a lot of criticism and meddling. I absolutely loathed it. What a waste to murder a fun show that gave us a feel for the world outside the US.

I agree with other reviewers - I love the concept. Watching Bill Fichtner and seeing other really good actors such as Karel Roden keep my focus. The main problem is the melodrama, the inappropriate drawn out speeches with the characters standing around listening, and other frequent moments, plots or acts that make me cringe and say aloud "this is so ridiculous and stupid!".But I am still watching (which is why I gave it over 5 stars), cause there are great locations, *really* good acting - not their fault for having some terribly, cheesy lines, and international crime stories.

Opening scenes badly put together, left hand gloved -right hand gloved- left hand gloved??

How refreshing to find a drama that's interesting, with good stories, European relationships in a global world and characters we've not seen a million times before. Seasons 1 and 2 are brilliant. So it's a grand shame that the wheels fall off for Season 3 and it turns into a typical, boring American style procedural full of stereotypical characters and situations. The actors are brilliant, but the lines they have to deliver and the boring stories, surrounded by dull characters - even the opening credits are tired. What happened? How disappointing. Watch Season 1 & 2.