Firstly, if you want to watch a much, MUCH better version of this type of crime drama, watch the superb Happy Valley, which I assume this show was a poor rip-off, and the brilliant Sarah Lancashire who can act circles around Winslet. I don't dislike Winslet, but think she was persuaded here to make some very weird acting choices, and got convinced that gaining 20 pounds, wearing frumpy clothes and dirty hair, and cursing constantly accounts for establishing a "realistic character". HBO certainly likes those.

The best actor here is without a doubt Jean Smart who is effortless in her role, and owns every scene she appears in.

The main story is kind of dull and weak, until it gets too complicated and pulls literally everyone in it, even your dog. Choices are made that make no sense, and clues appear suddenly and conviniently. The aftermath is meh.

Guy Pearce is here why? To be suave and sparsely used? Also, Zabel is like 20 years younger than Winslet's character yet really wants a relationship with her? What? At least cast someone older to make me not want to yell "come on" every time he tries to get her to date him.

Again, watch British crime dramas. They are unparalled, especially the older ones. They are pure grit and depression put on screen, perfect to make your own less than stellar life appear almost satisfactory. Almost.