This show started matured with solid storyline and multifaceted characters, but after the first two or so episodes it started to fall in the predictable zone, and the plotline gets worse as it goes on. The characters do things conveniently with no real-life consequences, be it killing people in broad daylight, or taking down an entire building, and the police or authority in GOL-universe don't seem bat an eyelash to any of it. Now the action scenes are entertaining no doubt, but the grotesque violence serves no real purpose at times, it isn't used to illustrate a point about the nature of the world or anything, and they would've been more enjoyable if they had the story go along with it. There's also pacing issues, at times, it's longer than it needed to be and drags out with the only purpose is to show us more violence.
However, technically, it's brilliant; The action sequences are very brutal, and well-choreographed; the fighting sequences are gripping and over-the-top and yet remain convincing and realistic, similarly the gun shootouts are also tense and thrilling; the line up of squad of gunmen in a single line as they march to their targets, guns blazing, with breaks in between for reloads, is absolutely spectacular. The camera-work is also creative; some of the good camera angles are breathtaking and really add to the suspense, and it captures the intensity of the combats really well. The main score is amazing as well; it elevates the actions sequences and complements emotional scenes nicely, and the performances are fine all around.
Overall, Gangs of London had an okay first season with good character development and amazing cast performances, but it could use a little more cohesion to the overall story and also good pacing.
However, technically, it's brilliant; The action sequences are very brutal, and well-choreographed; the fighting sequences are gripping and over-the-top and yet remain convincing and realistic, similarly the gun shootouts are also tense and thrilling; the line up of squad of gunmen in a single line as they march to their targets, guns blazing, with breaks in between for reloads, is absolutely spectacular. The camera-work is also creative; some of the good camera angles are breathtaking and really add to the suspense, and it captures the intensity of the combats really well. The main score is amazing as well; it elevates the actions sequences and complements emotional scenes nicely, and the performances are fine all around.
Overall, Gangs of London had an okay first season with good character development and amazing cast performances, but it could use a little more cohesion to the overall story and also good pacing.