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This is my first review ( because we all have a first!). I understand some of the references to box checking the diversity components of the program.

However, whilst this might not be the first show where a white cop shoots an innocent black man, I find it astonishing that there are so many references to liberalism, and leftist being at the forefront.

It's more aligned with recognizing and being truthful about the fact that cops shoot black people indiscriminately, far too often.

Racial profiling is not going away and there are too many bad cops ruining the reputation of the vast majority of great ones who do a difficult job.

In my opinion, we need to keep making programs that call out this reality.... whatever your politics.

I love Noah Wylie, This is an interesting provocative and edgy new show, that has held my interest looking forward to new episodes..to see how it unravels.

Couldn't sit through the first episode as it's was to predictable

This just didn't meet the mark. The performances were uneven. The editing was sloppy. The premise was interesting but it could have been executed in 4 episodes with better writers, some better casting choices (Jira is the linchpin of this story and the young actress, or the direction she was given, didn't live up to the challenge). I give this series a 5 (meh) out of 10. {Political/Crime Drama}

This mini series show caught my interest because I live in Chicago and the setting of the show is Chicago. This show was much better than expected. They set up the show as north side vs south side. There are great neighborhoods on both north and south side. Noah Wyle did a great job as the husband of the murdered by a cop doctor. The story gives all of the ramifications to all factions involved in this story: doctor'd family, politicians and the police department. I am glad I stuck with this mini series as the story evolved it became more enjoyable.

Came in with no expectations other than Noah Wylie can be quite good on his day. Certainly not a 10 but definitely not a 1 as some of the other people have scored it. It's good TV. Yes it's got some issues but then don't they all? Acting is great, story line interesting and the emotion count high.

I watch a lot of different shows and its far superior to many of them some of which are in to 5 or 6 seasons already. Honestly I cannot fathom why it's been slated so far unless it's been unfairly picked upon. Look check out the first two episodes and make your own choice. I mean what do you have to lose.... Its solid.

For those questioning reviews from people saying they've binged watched all 8 episodes even though at the time of writing this only 4 have aired: the entire season was leaked online on the 10th April.

The problem I had with this show is that it approached a serious topic as if it was a soap opera. Fraught with the appropriate emotions but lacking in depth. It will do well with those already in the choir but it should have attempted to reach a wider audience. Serious themes: White Cop on unarmed Black killings; corruption at City Hall; Children given up at birth; Gay relationships; Police stress; Police tribalism, are all touched on but too superficially. It looks like a pilot for a series. A series I won't be watching.

I'm pleasantly surprised by this show. I haven't seen Noah Wylie in a long time. I think he's awesome in this show and look forward to watching every Sunday.

I was looking forward to this series in the hope it would tell 1 story about the terrible injustice on black people from police in the US. It did NOT. Instead it was about 2 married gay men who have a daughter called Jira and 1 of the men was shot by police. It could have been good but was ruined by the terrible script and bad acting. The only decent actors were Noel Fisher who played the guilty cop & Aliyah Royale who played Jira, but she looked way too old to play the part of a teenage girl. I have watched EP1 but struggled to watch all of it. EP2 has also aired. So how come there is a list of so many false reviews from people who say they binged watched all EPs of season 1 and it was the best TV show ever ETC > PLEASE

...and I'm done. The set-up is SO bad! What kind of training do the police in that city get? Shoot without a warning of any sort, apparently. I'm not a trained police officer, but I find this a wee bit unlikely. After that ridiculous opening, who gives a s*^t about the rest of it?!? Not me!

As a native Chicagoan, I found the writing to be well researched and realistic. In addition, as a member of a Police Officer's family, it was refreshing to see that both the positive and negative aspects of the Police Dept. were depicted. The cast was phenomenal and I felt like they were passionate about their roles. Sadly, the political corruption really exists and leaves a blemish on the city. Hopefully, this program may encourage more unity among all races and less stereotyping. Job well done!

Jussie Smollet should be the lead actor. Divisive, politically pandering and disgusting. All the best attributes of Hollywood.

I thought I'd watch the show while doing some other work. Never got to that other work. The way the story unfolds from various perspectives really drew me in from episode one. I've found a great new show for Sunday nights.

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this well-acted family drama because it can lead to important discussions about gay & heterosexual marriages; closed vs. open adoption; the ruthlessness of political campaigns; and one incident of a police shooting of an unarmed citizen; racism; family loyalty; and the devastation of grief that comes from losing a spouse, a parent, and a friend.

I think some of the comments here might be a reflection of personal ideologies and politics and do not accurately reflect this show as entertainment. This is not an "anti-cop" story, and it is not a simple binary of good vs. evil. It is so much more than that because the character's lives, secrets, and motivations are as complex as we are.

There are so many shows on these days that are not worth wasting my time on, and this one is worth watching.

Nothing compelling here. Editing is horrible. Can give you a headache. More camera cuts than necessary. Contemporary music in the background telling you what to feel rather than the acting. Dialogue needs work.

Closed captions mix with music lyrics makes dialogue impossible to read easily for hearing impaired.

Ok, I've seen two episodes of The Red Line, and it's not bad. Not the best TV I've ever seen, but shows promise. I have read a lot of IMDB reviews to help me choose movies and tv programs to watch, and sometimes the reviews get piled on, usually by those who are more interested in Candy Crush or mommy than real thought.

This time it's obvious that some highly placed official with a strong Tweet finger, or one of his minions, is at work. Key phrases and words like Fake News, Hollywood, Liberal, saying things about other reviews that really don't exist, and inability to show intelligence in comments and spelling lead down that path. Honestly, 1's out the Wazoo? Who's fooling whom?

Red Line, from what I have seen, graphically shows the stress and ambiguity and need for growth on all sides of the fence. Maybe if we had more shows like this that might encourage intelligent discussion, we'd all be better off.

If there was an award for a terrible show, this garbage would take it.

awful scripting, idiotic story line.

The first episode was a grabber, good story line, passable characters. However, the next two episodes got me laughing at the constant barrage of apologies. I don't think there was a conversation that didn't contain some sort of apology. They should have titled the show "The I'm sorry Line". Well...I'm sorry, but I'm done watching...sorry.