Up until now, every episode felt like an injection of pure testosterone (and let's be honest: sometimes, that's just what the doctor ordered). The production values are among the best I've seen on TV and the cast is fantastic. Granted, it's pulpy, trashy, sometimes even down-right ridiculous – but I loved every minute of it so far. This show is raw, gritty, brutal and over-the-top it's got everything most action films lack these days – and it's absolutely NOT PG-13.

What I got instead is high-octane pulp cinema that gets your heart pumpin' with adrenalin from the first second, and an opening chase/shoot-out that wouldn't have to hide behind any mega-budget action production Hollywood has churned out recently. This button opens a dialog that displays additional images for this product with the option to zoom in or out. 'Banshee' stars Antony Starr in sturdy Cinemax crime series, now on DVD and Blu-ray (review) Updated: Jan. When I started to watch the first episode, I expected a decent, but low budget 'neo-noir' crime show with some sexy women and a few good shoot-outs. Criminal and lawman intersect in the great Cinemax action drama Banshee, which stars Antony Starr. It has its fans, sure, but as far as the amount of steady viewers is concerned, it's nowhere near playing in the big leagues – yet. The 100 Best Shows on TV Right Now, Ranked. It's amazing this show hasn't found a bigger audience. That's what happened to me with 'Banshee'. Every once in a while a show comes along that catches you completely off guard you only want to check out the pilot because you've read a comment or two on IMDb comparing it to some other show you kinda like – and BOOM: you're blown away.

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