Corruptors

Tough and daring Journalist Paul Marino sets about exposing The Corruptors, those that kill, steal and swindle to line their own pockets. Marino and his undercover man Jack Flood know no danger.

There is a strong sense of realism in many of the episodes, and so many themes and ideas have as much as a relevance today as they did back in the early 1960's, crimes you'd have thought were condemned to the past, still flourishing.

Marino highlights one thing, that crooks and swindlers come in all forms, all shapes and sizes, from the obvious Mafia bosses and racketeers, to the less likely Judges and charity workers.

Stephen McNally does a great job, cool, calm and handsome, he's great at melting into the background, and bursting to the surface when needed, he has a degree of presence. Robert Harland also does a fine job, sometimes he's a little under utilised, but the has many great moments.

Episode quality does vary somewhat, I personally think the show gets better as it moves on, some of the later episodes are terrific, the show really did hit its stride. Highlights include The Golden Carpet, Touch of Evil and The Blind Goddess.

It's clear that some money was spent on this series, it looks very sharp, it feels very polished, and it's clear that no expense was spared when it came to the cast, watch for Walter Matthau, Jack Warden, Gena Rowlands, Cesar Romero, Peter Falk and more.

It's worth your time.

8/10.