As another reviewer already stated, this is a tough show to rate. It definitely has some good parts, but unfortunately it has far too many weaknesses. With regard to the writing, it's all over the place. There are too many plots and subplots that literally go nowhere, and too many contrivances that just aren't believable (i.e. weak, lazy writing). But worse than that...the show is stacked to the rafters with unlikable characters. Linda is insufferable. Nick is naive and annoying. Gina is crap. Sylvia is crap. Nora is crap. Eduardo is crap. Rita is crap. Fonso is crap. Simza is crap. Josip is crap. Maggie is crap. White Tony is crap. And Charlie is a pussy.It's one thing to have a show based upon antihero protagonists. But this show is a veritable cesspool of despicable characters. There's literally no one to root for. And any time a show generates a desire to see all the characters killed off, it's a bad thing. And make no mistake about it -- Shut Eye is a bad thing.(And that doesn't even get into the clear gypsy-bashing that permeates this show.) There were enough elements here to make this into a really great show. Sadly, when all was said and done, it was really just a big boatload of crap. I would say to Shut Eye what Linda says to Charlie in the very last line of the season 2 finale: "Go eff yourself".

I got four episodes into this series before I called it quits. I really wanted to like it because the premise was fresh - the offspring of The Sopranos and Medium, but it fails. The gangsters are American gypsies that have no redeeming qualities. They are evil bullies with bad taste - and they aren't even interestingly evil (although Isabella Rossellini tries her best, she has nothing in the script to work with.) The main characters are not believable - they are two dimensional and boring, and you don't care if they get killed off -- in fact you kind of hope for it.The promise of some psychic element to the story barely appears in the first 4 episodes. Perhaps it becomes stronger as it goes on, but I grew impatient of the unfolding soap opera and the introduction of more conflict without resolve.It wasn't worth the four hours I invested.

This is mediocre at best. At least Burn Notice had some laughs and Bruce Campbell. This is actually pretty boring.The premise was good. It could've been better, but it would've needed other actors and a different setting. Also, it's doesn't accurately represent any gypsy community at all. They should've incorporated more authentic gypsy music, because gypsies are all about music. Just like Will Ferrell needs more cowbell - this needs more violin and melancholy.Donovan can do better. At least i think he could. Strickland and Donovan are both not believable as scammers. You'd have to be pretty gullible to let those two take you for your money. The writing in especially those scenes where they're talking to their mark(s) is too obvious.The wife's story, the lesbian side-piece - too obvious, on the nose. Call it whatever you want. There's better stuff out there. This series seemed forced. The only actor that kinda seemed alright for his part was Sampson. Less than satisfying series. Didn't even deserve to be watched till the season finale and that means something. I've checked out 3 hulu series (this, Chance and Casual). So far only Casual has convinced me. I hope The Path's better than this. 3.4/10

I have become a BIG fan of Shut Eye. This show is for adults only, folks! Thank goodness that it is written for adults because the average run of the mill network shows that hulu carries as content from ABC,NBC,CBS,FOX can just be so PC and "clean" that any real drama or interesting or challenging or funny story lines for watchers are rarely created. Shut Eye, however, scratches all of those itches that make for binge worthy shows. I have really enjoyed the episodes and immediately searched for any season 2 possibilities and came across this opportunity to write a review. I hope the money-folks behind this show realize just how good it is and start on Season 2 immediately!! These guys are recognizable from the Fargo season 2 episodes and deliver as some wonderful characters along with just enough psychic stuff to keep an audience on their toes. So, can you tell I like it yet? Good stuff...Season 2 now! Get to work.