The Great TV Lounge: 5 Reasons You Should Be watching Shades of Blue on NBC!

The one show you are probably sleeping on that you should be watching is NBC's Shades of Blue.
It's the closest you will get to Scorsese on network TV. In fact I am surprised that this show about "dirty" cops is running on network TV at all.

This show is one of the best things being broadcast on cable, network or smoke signal...here's why.

5. Jennifer Lopez- Unfortunately when it comes to acting J Lo has been looking for a vehicle to be great in since Selena. On Shades Of Blue she is serious and good as the lead "Harlee Santos."
I think she figured out that playing a "Training Day" type role would be good....and she indeed shines.

4. Ray Liotta-Ray has been a tour de force on screen since Good Fellas...as this reverse "Henry Hill" ...Liotta does not disappoint. With out Joe Pesci and with out Rob De Niro , Liotta is the leader and heads a great cast. What's really special is that the writing on the series , gives him great dialogue, action and scenes to show off his skills as an actor. As a fan of gangster films...it's just cool way Ray, play a low life living in moralities' Shades of Grey.

3. The Writing-The scripts pay off every week. There is not a episodes that is wasted or thrown away. Every scene not only adds to the story, but makes you want to see what in the world will happen next.

2. The rest of the cast-In TV..casting is EVERYTHING and this cast is a winner. You have  veteran actress Drea de Matteo (from The Sopranos) and a collection of fresh faces. NBC wisely picked people based on acting ability and not on how many sit ups they did. Each member truly holds their own and delivers in each scene.

1.The Whole Package-When you add every thing all up...Shades Of Blue is a great new show I would have expected to see on Starz or Encore. To be able to see this as a serious drama on NBC is a treat.
While seeing a butt cheek or hearing some extensive cursing may make Shades Of Blue seem more NY.....for a Thursday night show before the news....Shades is just heavy enough.

The only draw back is...what in the world can they do for next season?

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