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Cracked (2013)

Great Show But Builds Slowly

I kind of agree with some of the reviewers who gave this show low marks. The first three episodes are slow and there's some rather odd editing/directing choices that weaken what I suspect were more solid scripts.

Why am I giving it a higher rating? Because in episode 4 the show starts to hit its stride, and the last three episodes (6,7,8) are really, really good. They're definitely trying to take the usual criminal show in another direction and while the mix of psychology and criminology doesn't always mesh, it's a nice change from the usual crime TV that is being churned out these days.

If you're looking for a show that sticks to the formula and stuff that has been proved to work on TV, Cracked probably isn't for you. But if you are looking for something a little different, and can forgive the occasional misstep while this fledgling show finds its footing, I'd suggest skipping the pilot altogether and giving episodes 2-8 a try.