Las Vegas
2003
Original language: English
- drama
- action & adventure
- crime
The story
Ed Deline is a strict ex-CIA officer who went from being Head of Security to becoming President of Operations of the Montecito, whose job is to run the day-to-day operations of the casino. Following his departure, former Marine Danny McCoy, Ed's former protégé, becomes the Montecito's new President of Operations.
What it’s like
Glossy early-2000s network-drama polish: bright, saturated interiors of the Montecito in warm amber and gold, sweeping crane shots over the Strip at dusk, and the slick, neon-lit sheen of a casino floor that never seems to close. The camera moves often and easily, with handheld energy in the back-of-house corridors and a steady, slightly theatrical framing in the penthouse offices. The score leans on synth-tinged pop-rock and bright incidental cues, and the whole thing carries a breezy, buffed-up gloss rather than grit. Its vibe is glamorous and busy, a little cheesy, with a playful fizz. It suits a lazy weekend evening, background viewing while folding laundry, or a nostalgic rewatch of a certain era of TV. Pacing is brisk and episodic, with a steady stream of small crises and flirtatious banter. The emotional register is light and tongue-in-cheek, following a rigid ex-spy mentor and his loyal protégé as they navigate loyalty, rivalry and the casino's shifting power. Violence is occasional and mostly brief, with some fistfights and crime-drama tension, but no gore, and the sexual content is suggestive rather than explicit. It is for viewers who want escapist, easy-going drama with plenty of sparkle.
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