New Crime Show Sparks Mixed Feelings

The latest crime drama drops on Peacock and quickly gathers attention, yet it still feels a shadow of its creator’s earlier success. It follows Etta Tiger Jonze, a young woman who moves from grief to power after her family is killed. She rises as the top crime boss in South Florida, mixing vengeance with ambition. All nine episodes are already online, and critics have given the series a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With only seven reviews counted, that number may shift as more opinions arrive. The show’s cast includes Shannon Gisela, Cary Elwes, and Danay Garcia among others. Guest appearances feature names like Edward James Olmos and Sonia Braga, adding star power to the storyline.Comparisons to the creator’s previous hit are inevitable. While some praise its smart dialogue and surprising plot twists, others feel it lacks the depth that made earlier works memorable. Reviews vary: one critic calls it “bloody, soapy, and pure pulpy fluorescent fun, ” noting its addictive energy. Another appreciates it when it stops trying to mimic earlier successes and becomes a “sweatier, more deranged cousin. ” Still, some find it uneven, describing the experience as a seesaw ride that is bingeable but not fully satisfying. The series’ visual depiction of South Florida receives consistent praise, yet overall impact remains mixed.