US: StartUp

izzop · 24 Nov 2016 at 19:24

Another, that has only recently started on Amazon...

StartUp (TV Series 2016-) - IMDb

Miami - A desperate banker needs to conceal stolen money. A Haitian-American gang lord wants to go legit. A Cuban-American hacker has an idea that will revolutionize the very future of money itself. Forced to work together, they unwittingly create their version of the American dream - organized crime 2.0.

Staring Martin Freeman, Adam Brody, Edi Gathegi

Quickly became hooked and watched the series in a week, very good thriller & series with some good actors.

Won't give away any spoilers, but Martin Freeman is outstanding and his acting and in part character reminds me of Fargo.

Highly recommended.

izzop · 24 Nov 2016 at 20:32

TheOtherOption said:
Completed this just yesterday and loved it! Very good although I was more taken in by the other characters than by Martin Freeman's in all honesty. The change in his character as the season progresses is very dramatic though and he does portray that really well!

Hoping there'll be a second season as the end of this one was really good!

They all play their parts very well, I just mentioned him as he reminded me of the character he played in Fargo. If he's not careful he could end up find himself being typecast.

Certainly hope there is a second season, left wide open for one.

izzop · 26 Nov 2016 at 05:54

awaybreaktoday said:
Awesome show, watched the first episode and did not stop until i had watched all 10.

LOL, an evening well spent!

izzop · 23 Dec 2016 at 04:18

Wrong thread.

izzop · 23 Dec 2016 at 14:23

MoRT489 said:
Errr, we're talking about Startup

Ha-Ha.....

So we are

In my defense I was at the tail end of a night shift, at least that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!!

Sorry for any confusion caused.

izzop · 5 Jan 2017 at 05:59

UberTiger said:
That scene when Roland's (Edi's) son gets in a pickle comes home. I did not expect that outcome! So good! Go Roland! And Martin Freeman...my goodness, so different from the UK shows I've seen him in. Legit drama actor. Could definitely have been better utilised in the show, but he played his character well. Love it.

Have you not watch Fargo Season 1?

If not, I suggest you do, as Martin Freeman is in that and again plays his role very well, almost in a similar vain as in this.

Even without Freeman it's a great show (Fargo) and highly recommended.