As suspected, this is on the gritty side. More than I like. I'm kind of a "The Rookie" person (being broadcast on the same night, at the same time, on ABC). But it's good, and the cast is great. There isn't a lot of original here (it's on CBS, of course). Just your basic cop show. But there is heart. And storytelling. And some people trying to do good, but maybe not for the right reasons. In the vein of "Hill Street Blues" the line of morality is muddied ... a lot ... in this production. The one interesting thing is the post #BLM influence. Most of the cast, including the talented lead, Amanda Warren, are people of color. It may be one of the most diverse casts of a cop show I've ever watched. And that's key. The second episode features a tale of two murders -- a white Wall Street guy and black kid from the projects. The points are made, beautifully, without hitting you over the head. Brava. If I know CBS, this one will nudge viewers to widen their world without being overly pushy. That might be a good thing, allowing people to buy in rather than tune out.
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