HBO, the innovative creator of series made for television, comes up with a new venture in "Luck" about horse racing and the people in that world. Created by David Milch, who was behind another HBO venture, "Deadwood" teamed with Michael Mann, a man that has had great successes in the past as they take a look at the world of horse racing and all that goes behind the scenes, with all the shady characters the sport seems to attract.
The cast alone is worth a look. Dusting Hoffman, who is involved in the series as a producer, is seen as Ace Bernstein, a man just recently out of prison who comes back to team with Gus Demitriu (Dennis Farina) seeking a revenge from the people responsible for the three years he spent inside. The cast of the pilot was superb. Nick Nolte, Kevin Dunn, Jason Gedrick, and the others created the right atmosphere, something that reminded us of the novels by Dick Francis, with an American flavor.
The plot was a bit hard to follow as so many things are happening at once. Also, not many of us are quite knowledgeable in different track situations. The beautiful Santa Anita racetrack is seen at its best. Mr. Mann shows some thrilling moments in the two races shown in this episode. The editing team should be congratulated for the excellent finished product.
The cast alone is worth a look. Dusting Hoffman, who is involved in the series as a producer, is seen as Ace Bernstein, a man just recently out of prison who comes back to team with Gus Demitriu (Dennis Farina) seeking a revenge from the people responsible for the three years he spent inside. The cast of the pilot was superb. Nick Nolte, Kevin Dunn, Jason Gedrick, and the others created the right atmosphere, something that reminded us of the novels by Dick Francis, with an American flavor.
The plot was a bit hard to follow as so many things are happening at once. Also, not many of us are quite knowledgeable in different track situations. The beautiful Santa Anita racetrack is seen at its best. Mr. Mann shows some thrilling moments in the two races shown in this episode. The editing team should be congratulated for the excellent finished product.