Kaleidoscope: Season 1

"In the end, the gimmick of Kaleidoscope can be singled out as the main culprit for most of the show’s flaws..."

"That Kaleidoscope has very few thematic or character through-lines to sink into is down to its anaemic scripts."

"No matter what (Garcia) gives the characters to deal with... they come off as pieces in a game."

"Garcia and the team have enough misdirects up their sleeve that there are some fun surprises along the way, even if some of them are telegraphed."

"Courtney as the Aussie safecracker Bob deserves special mention for his crass alpha male performance, the funniest part of the whole show."

"It feels too safe for its risky and intriguing structural hook, making it feel like just another forgettable Netflix show."

"It’s an effective portrait, wholly enjoyable as a twisty thriller in the mould of The Italian Job or Gambit."

"Thanks mostly to the presence of Giancarlo Esposito, it’s a drama that’s worth watching..."

"I’d warn that seeing how it all fits together is vastly more fun and engaging than the actual story here."

"An interesting idea that works far better in theory than it does in execution."