Tangent 21 - The Handler

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Sydney

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15:14
Jan 29 2004

The Handler

Well, this is two episodes into its run on Sky One and I have to say that I'm really enjoying it so far.

It stars Joe Pantoliano as Joe Renato, a handler for the FBI's undercover agents in LA. So far the storylines have covered the entrance test for a new undercover agent, a murder, a planned (and thwarted) armed robbery and a corrupt judge.

So far the acting has been great and there is enough of interest in the storylines to keep you watching... I think there may be more indepth character stuff coming, but at the moment its very much setting the scene and making you like the key players.

So... has anyone else been watching this? what do you think?

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Lori You wear guilt like shackles on your feet, like a halo in reverse.

I've been watching The Handler too and have really enjoyed the first couple of episodes. I like the way the premise of the show allows them to have new characters each week whilst retaining the same familiar faces. Looking forward to seeing how the rest of the series pans out.

Posted: 19:43 Jan 29 2004

Bryany Ah, youth is wasted on the wrong people.

Yup, i've caught the first two episodes too. Definately got my interest to keep watching.

Posted: 00:31 Jan 30 2004

Wesley - Go ahead and hate your neighbor; go ahead and cheat a friend. - Do it in the name of heaven; you can justify it in the end.

So far so good - Mr Pantoliano is always a pleasure to watch

Posted: 11:07 Jan 30 2004

Samphirette To you I guess I'm just a clown who picks you up each time you're down

We really enjoyed the first episode, it was very gritty

The young girl training was extremely lucky, but I guess that's the best way they can teach them to be careful in a sticky situation. I suppose on your first "assignment" you are too keen to get the information you think your boss requires.

Haven't seen ep 2 yet, had to tape in, hoping to settle down and watch that over the weekend

Posted: 15:22 Jan 30 2004

Jola

I am really enjoying this show - seems Sky One have got a run of excellent TV viewing at the moment

Posted: 00:33 Feb 10 2004

Bryany Ah, youth is wasted on the wrong people.

Did anyone watch this week? Under Color Of Law - FBI agent gets killed while undercover with the LAPD.

Very strange ending .... it felt like they'd run out of time and added a 2 minute scene at the end to rap it up - or did i miss something?

Posted: 01:28 Feb 18 2004

Samphirette To you I guess I'm just a clown who picks you up each time you're down

Nope you didn't miss anything

They found the guys notebook and that was going to be used in evidence as they couldn't break up the taskforce by persuading them to give evidence against each other.

It was a very good ep though

Posted: 09:48 Feb 18 2004

Bryany Ah, youth is wasted on the wrong people.

Yeah, i really enjoyed it too ...... it just abruptly finished.

Posted: 22:46 Feb 18 2004

gobstopper Eventually, I'll think of something witty to put here ;-)

Definitely enjoying this.

The change of day/time slot was a bit sudden.

Posted: 17:23 Mar 03 2004

Sydney You can lead the whore to culture but you can't make her think!

by gobstopper
Definitely enjoying this.

The change of day/time slot was a bit sudden.

What change *panic*

Posted: 17:24 Mar 03 2004

Bryany Ah, youth is wasted on the wrong people.

Yeah i cant work this out .... to me it seems it's off air for a couple of weeks and then it's back at the same time and day? (I watch it on a Monday)

But maybe i've got it wrong .....

Posted: 20:59 Mar 03 2004

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