Films and TV shows about Navy Seals or other special forces personnel is the current rage. Some have not done so well (e.g., "Shooter") but this series really delivers. They manage to move seamlessly between the personal lives and the military assignments, and this type of insight has rarely been seen before, although the last year of the "The Unit" did deal with some of these issues.
I also enjoy the interactions between the men, and how what they experience at home and in the field comes back to alter their interactions.
The acting here is excellent and it often looks more like a docudrama rather than a TV show. The principal team members (Barry Sloane, Alex Caulder, Ricky Ortiz) are two dimensional people and the conflicts within and between are portrayed very well. It's good to see that these characters have their own identities.
I'm a big fan of Walton Goggins, having appreciated him in "The Shield" and later enjoyed his robust performance in "Justified". He doesn't disappoint and delivers a nuanced piece of work - probably his best and he gets better as the series progresses.
I especially appreciate that at the end of each episode there are highlights from actual combat veterans.
I'm not a former Seal so I can't begin to say whether or not this is true to life. I can say that it is entertaining.
I also enjoy the interactions between the men, and how what they experience at home and in the field comes back to alter their interactions.
The acting here is excellent and it often looks more like a docudrama rather than a TV show. The principal team members (Barry Sloane, Alex Caulder, Ricky Ortiz) are two dimensional people and the conflicts within and between are portrayed very well. It's good to see that these characters have their own identities.
I'm a big fan of Walton Goggins, having appreciated him in "The Shield" and later enjoyed his robust performance in "Justified". He doesn't disappoint and delivers a nuanced piece of work - probably his best and he gets better as the series progresses.
I especially appreciate that at the end of each episode there are highlights from actual combat veterans.
I'm not a former Seal so I can't begin to say whether or not this is true to life. I can say that it is entertaining.