Strike Back

I thought for my second review I would do a TV show that I really enjoy. The show is called Strike Back, and it is on Cinemax. The show is about Section 20, a secret British Intelligence Unit that goes around the world fighting terrorism. In the first season they are after a terrorist known as Latif; who no one knows what he looks like. They have a picture of him, but it is so bad that you wouldn't recognize him if you saw him. I'm not going to say who plays Latif because that will actually spoil the show; I know that sounds weird, but if you watch the first two episodes you would understand.

Section 20 is led by Col. Eleanor Grant, played by Amanda Mealing. Grant is a tough leader, and she doesn't take crap from anyone. She will also do what she has to when trying to get information she needs. She may not agree with some of the choices her team may make, but she will defend them till the bitter end. I enjoy Mealing's acting, and I wouldn't want to mess with her character if she existed.

Grant may be the leader of Section 20, but the show concentrates on two characters. The first is Sgt. Michael Stonebridge, played by Philip Winchester, who has been in movies like The Patriot and Flyboys. Stonebridge is a great soldier with a wife at home. He takes his job very seriously, and he is always ready to defend his country. Winchester does very well in this role. He does the fighting and action scenes great, and he nails the emotion of the character. 

The second is Sgt. Damien Scott, played by Sullivan Stapleton, who was in the movie Gangster Squad, and will be in the upcoming movie 300: Rise of an Empire. Scott is my favorite character in the entire show by far. Scott is a former Delta Force commando, and he was discharged because he was set up. Scott is my favorite character because he does take things seriously, but he also knows how to have fun and make jokes. Here is an example of just that in this scene. I feel this shows who each character is, and how well they work with each other. In the beginning Scott and Stonebridge don't get along, but they become closer and become great friends and it shows. They have each other's back, and they trust in each other. I enjoy these two together, and it just makes the show that much better. 

Section 20 is made of a lot of people, but the other two that the show looks at are Sgt. Julia Richmond, played by Michelle Lukes, and Maj. Oliver Sinclair, played by Rhashan Stone. Richmond is the communications officer who concentrates in staying in contact with the agents out in the field. Sinclair is Grant's right hand man, and he handles the logistics and management of the team.

The team doesn't always win, but they always pick themselves back up, and continue forward. I strongly recommend this show to people who like military movies/TV shows; although it will not be for everyone. This show is on cinemax which mean there is a lot of blood, violence, language, and sex. I feel that is what makes this show what it is, but I understand if people don't like that sort of stuff. If you can handle it I recommend watching it. In the end my rating is; watch as soon as possible, if you can handle it.