When it comes to female-led spy TV series, "Alias" (2001-2006) set the bar high, and "Hunted", though a worthy effort, does not rise to those heights. It's gritty, slickly produced, well cast, well acted (particularly by Patrick Malahide), with Melissa George combining strength and vulnerability in the lead. But it lacks the character development, the scope (440 minutes all about a damn - pun intended - dam?), as well as the humor and the fun of "Alias". There is almost nobody to root for, and the script walks a fine line between "complicated" (which is good) and "muddled" (which is not). The ending is unsatisfying and unresolved. Strangely enough, the highlight of the entire series is the animated visualization of a fairy tale called "The Snow Maiden", at the beginning of the last episode. *** out of 4.

I agree with all the kudos other reviewers have made regarding this series. Good characters, action, suspense (stretching credulity a bit at times), and well acted Why only a 7? The conclusion is totally not credible. An absolutely unbelievable action occurs with no hint of forewarning and no explanation of the how this happened and the final scene. I can only surmise it was expected to have a second season where all would be explained. However, this appears not to be the case rendering the "willing suspension of disbelief" unable to cover. The manner in which this occurs is too far fetched to be forgivable. Very disappointing as I enjoyed it until then.

Just watched the last episode and it was gripping to the poetic end.Whilst its a bit Lara Croft and of course dwells in the realms of spy fantasies, its holds the human touch reasonably well all through. The characters are well acted and realistically... or should I say literary, complex without all having to be revealed.Some of the lines are cheesy, but I think you have to see that somewhat as understated Brit humour, the kind of humour that would happen in real life in high drama.The only downside for me was it was too fast paced at times, for me I mean. There was a fair amount of "chill time" in the series, though I'd like to see more day to day stuff, more of the human touch, though I'm not one for fast action movies at all, so for its genre I'd say it was spot on.I hope we're not fed an identical twin of a second series. I can see there is potential for it to reach another level if the script writers are bold.Enjoy!

terrible terrible show. cast is just so unbelievable and plot lines paper thin. cant see this show lasting longer than 1 season. sad to say there seems to be a trend of poor programs at the minute. show has so much potential as well. definitely needs a revamp before its to late. its just a terrible cast and just doesn't cut it as a bad take no grief agent. good looks don't make up for bad casting. sometimes wonder if television companies turn out poor shows like this just make good ones look even better. bring back alias. nailed every show for last 10 years and this i'm sad to say just doesn't have what it takes. more believable and you could have a winner but really needs a lot of work to be done