In this series, the criminals are bad, the cops are bad, and amorality is what rules both the days (gray and shadowy) and the nights. Filthy language without any real underlying utility or character dimension of, let's say, a series like "Deadwood", and sex scenes that are pornographic. The acting is sluggish and relentlessly gloomy, and so with the bleak cinematography, the absence of any primarily morally grounded characters, endless cursing, and sex scenes that are too gratuitous for words, one feels filthy just for watching more than one episode. Thandie Newton is monotonous, whiny, and ultimately too depressing to listen to in her role, and the lead bad guy is also monotonous to listen to, but worse, he cannot do an American accent while trying to hide his native accent, and the other actors have no high points to which they can aspire because of how absolutely dreary the story line continues to be. It is a non-stop slog through crud and grime which that will not wash off. Original programming it certainly is, but that says very little, well actually nothing in this case, in terms of offering a compelling story and character dimension, quality, and the promise of any fulfilling payoff for watching this series. If your idea of good television drama is watching the story of chronic bottom-feeding by lost degenerates, then have at it, but for me it's pure trash.

This show is intelligent. It develops over time. Normally, I can sort out after 2 episodes just how it will end. Not this time. In general I assume these types of shows plan for season 1 and dig themselves an impossible hole to dig out of. This show went the smart way and just did it right from the beginning - but you have to stick with it. Too bad the morons of the world gave it a 6. I would have said 8 but slapped a 9 on it to try balance out the idiots. This show is simply well done.Granted a second season. I will watch, for sure. No idea where it will go. And that is a good thing! Hope for a 3rd!

It is VERY artsy-fartsy...but it has a great story line, well developed characters. It's not for the NCIS, Hawaii Five-0 crowd. It has great action, both cars and pyro. It twists in all directions. It is believable. The Oakland area is filmed very artistically. Martin Csokas is even more brilliant than in his role in Falcón. Thandy Newton shows RAW emotions, either as Jackie or Grace. Grace doesn't know who she is any longer, she has been Jackie too long. I look forward to seeing how or who is going to *F* things up each week. And remember this is all about Who killed Grace's son and why!!! It feels a little like the show "The Killing" more Canadian,less Scandinavian.

Rogue is a cop drama with a female lead that would have been an acceptable low budget foreign film. The stilted dialogue and overplayed stereotypes would be understandable, if English was a second language and knowledge of United States culture was learned second hand. Sadly, Rogue was produced in the United States and the cost of shooting in L.A, combined with the cinematography, suggest large amounts of money abundantly misspent.The acting is stiff, at times, most noticeably from the lead (Jackie/Grace) but, offenders are plenty. The story has one or two compelling threads but, is rife with cliché and poorly crafted nonsense. Some examples: All male police officers are lazy, stupid and/or corrupt; all "passionate" sex scenes are rough, quick and angry; the "house husband" is without spine; for the first two episodes, the emotions of Jackie/Grace are irritation and contempt---for everyone.Jackie/Grace lacks a likable, humanizing, redeeming quality. She places her wants and needs before everything and everyone. She lies to manipulate those she is trying to arrest; she breaks and manipulates the laws she swore to uphold and protect; she lies to manipulate her fellow officers; she lies to manipulate her family.Rogue is the story of Jackie/Grace, a selfish criminal, a liar and a bitch. Don't waste your time with her.