(S03E06) This was another great episode, but I was kind of disappointed finale-wise. The characters didn't develop any further, the story's complications weren't much more intricate than those of the previous episodes, and the sexual tension was still virtually untouched (hasn't really been talked about since Season One). I guess this is because each and every episode wraps up really nicely so that, even if you watch them out of order, everything still makes sense. I want Hustle to do something extreme for once. Have the gang royally screw something up! Have a con go horribly wrong, resulting in the death of a member's loved one and the eventual crippling depression of the aforementioned member. Something.Danny Blue-related stories
Hustle: Episode 18 (finale)
(S03E06) This was another great episode, but I was kind of disappointed finale-wise. The characters didn't develop any further, the story's complications weren't much more intricate than those of the previous episodes, and the sexual tension was still virtually untouched (hasn't really been talked about since Season One). I guess this is because each and every episode wraps up really nicely so that, even if you watch them out of order, everything still makes sense. I want Hustle to do something extreme for once. Have the gang royally screw something up! Have a con go horribly wrong, resulting in the death of a member's loved one and the eventual crippling depression of the aforementioned member. Something.Continue reading Hustle: Episode 18 (finale)
Hustle: Episode 17
(S03E05) The episode started with a young woman jumping into the Thames... a suicide attempt. After she arrived at the hospital (unconscious, but alive), we learned that she, Emily, was one of Stacie's good friends. Not only was she a kind friend, but she led a children's charity and had devoted most of her life to it. Emily's severe depression was caused by a vicious tabloid's claim that she had defrauded her own charity and had embezzled loads of money. Stacie went to visit Emily and, after seeing what a poor state she was in, vowed to seek revenge on the Weekend World.Continue reading Hustle: Episode 17
Hustle: Episode 14
(S03E02) This season is still going beautifully, with creative stories and fantastic visuals. However, I've noticed a recent change and it's driving me absolutely insane... They've completely strayed from their supposed Number 1 rule: You can't cheat an honest man. As of late, they seem to be conning (stealing from, really) even the most innocent people... Like, ordinary people just going about their jobs, who haven't done anything wrong. I'd normally have no problem seeing good people getting screwed over on a program about con artists, but the characters of Hustle have been absolutely preaching their "honest man" rule since the beginning. Why is it okay for them to suddenly turn around and go against such an important part of what made them superior to the "dirty" grifters in their world? It must be difficult having to write up sleazy characters all the time, but, I've gotta admit, the change is a bit disappointing.
Continue reading Hustle: Episode 14
Hustle to hit the big screen
Our friends at Cinematical recently posted that FOX has picked up the rights to create a feature-length version of the BBC/AMC show Hustle. The original minds behind the series are going to work on the film, so that's good news. This is nice and all (Hustle really is a fantastic program), but each episode already runs over an hour. I hope they figure out something really exciting to do, because I'm not sure I'd be willing to fork over $10 to just watch what is essentially an extended episode.Meanwhile, the third season starts June 28 at 10:00 PM EST for the Americans, with a fourth season in the works.
Hustle: Episode 11
The episode started right in the middle
of the gang's latest cons. Stacie was just about to work her "sex kitten" act when she stopped dead in her
tracks. She just spotted someone that she recognized... her ex-husband, Jake. A crazy twist within the first two
minutes? Bravo, Hustle. Anyway, Stacie's ex-husband ran out on her years and years ago, taking all their
savings with him. To exact revenge on this jerk that betrayed their beloved Stacie, the gang decided to make her ex the
new mark. Stacie explained some of his background to the group and they decided that, by working off his love for poker,
they would fool him with a bent Hold 'Em competition.Continue reading Hustle: Episode 11
Hustle: Episode 10
This episode started at an auction house, where a bidding
war over some prized comic book artwork was reaching its climax. It was down to two gentlemen, who brought the price up
to £100,000. Ash, disguised in some cool glasses and a little facial hair, jumped in at the last minute and
offered £110,000. The two other gentlemen looked crushed as the auctioneer finally banged his gavel. The team
looked slightly worried about their new investment as well. What could they possibly do with £110,000 comic book
artwork?Continue reading Hustle: Episode 10
Hustle: Episode 9
We're currently three episodes (including this
one) into the new season and there have been a few changes... I've noticed some stylistic switch-ups, including more
creative angles and a lot more of the characters winking or speaking directly to the camera/viewer. Plus, the stories
have grown a little more far-fetched, which is really saying something because the first season had some material that
was way too bizarre to believe.Continue reading Hustle: Episode 9
Hustle: Episode 5
This episode revolved around a con that takes advantage of a
vengeful, rich wife, a con called "The Congeve" (named after William Congreve, the man who penned the phrase
"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"... It's paraphrased, but that's how everyone knows
it, anyway). The group pondered the possibility of conning a woman named Katherine Winterborn, a real "psycho
bitch", as Stacie put it. After Ash revealed that he's been secretly caring for his ex-wife and former
grifter, June (she use to play "The Flop" like Ash, but after one went wrong, she suffered from partial brain
damage). He's desperate for some money to provide some proper care for her so the group eventually decide to go through
with the risky, but profitable, Congreve.Continue reading Hustle: Episode 5
Hustle: Episode 3
The episode started out with Mickey and Stacie,
disguised as fumigators, shooing a couple of store-owners out of their shop because of a rat infestation (rats courtesy
of Albert). After the couple leave, Mickey and Stacie stripped out their jumpsuits into sophisticated suits just as
Danny Blue rushed in. Moments later, a woman named Meredith Gates walked in and had a serious conversation with Danny
(or "Mr. Pomeroy" as she called him) about splitting the cost of a painting 50/50, £250,000 each.Continue reading Hustle: Episode 3
Hustle: Premiere
Saturday marked the American premiere of the
BBC drama, Hustle, on AMC. The show revolves around the secret, underground world of grifters -- or con
artists -- and, more specifically, a close-knit team of five. As someone that really enjoyed Matchstick Men
(both the Eric Garcia book and the movie starring Nicolas Cage and Sam Rockwell), I was excited to see a series all
about conning. To put it simply, Hustle does not disappoint. Although some of the activity borders on
far-fetch, it's all intriguing enough to make you wonder if con artists really do have to go through that much magic
just to make something work.
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