I found The Tower to be a well-paced and extremely well-acted series. As an American, I applaud the British penchant for choosing actors who look like real people, rather than fashion models. Gemma Whelan was excellent as the lead character, but the entire cast was quite good.
I believe that the reason for the lukewarm ratings on IMDB is that the show doesn't reach a sunny resolution at the end where all the bad guys get their due. In that regard I thought it was hyper-realistic; real policing often operates in this gray area, with good cops and morally questionable cops all working together.
The ending left a lot of room for development in a second and third season. I hope those are in the offing.
I believe that the reason for the lukewarm ratings on IMDB is that the show doesn't reach a sunny resolution at the end where all the bad guys get their due. In that regard I thought it was hyper-realistic; real policing often operates in this gray area, with good cops and morally questionable cops all working together.
The ending left a lot of room for development in a second and third season. I hope those are in the offing.