House of Lies has really disappointed me, and I think it's a combination of unimaginative, annoying writing and Don Cheadle's overwrought performances. I feel like they've taken the worst elements of Entourage and Mad Men to construct their show. Cheadle is not a gifted comedic actor, in my opinion. His delivery is so…

I like Harry Hamlin (Jimmy's closeted dad) a lot. In the past 7-8 years, nobody on TV has done graying creepiness quite as well (see his incredible turn on Veronica Mars for evidence). As the writer mentioned, not a whole lot to suggest the show is breaking into new areas. Still, if Hamlin gets the screen-time he…

I think the writer might be overemphasizing the bald eagle bit, but he still makes a salient point. I'm not British, but from some of the commentary I have encountered on the British version, it seems like it is celebrated as an exaggerated but essentially honest depiction of lower class life in the UK. The same…

I think everyone here is underestimating Walt's incredible resourcefulness. Ever since the pilot he has been rescuing both himself and Jesse from seemingly impossible situations. Everyone is looking to Jesse as the new initiator of the action, but in my opinion, he's little more than a gunman. Yes, he's a compelling…