The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

Is it the best show ever, no, but you have to stay with it through the end. It beats other cop shows on. There's some pretty good acting and some not but I really like this show. It's taken some unexpected turns with the alleged good guy and I love it!! Can't wait until the next episode!!!

Although I find some of the characters laughably entertaining and I like the urban style of the main actress the plot is ridiculous. To begin with, Rebel quit the police force because her fellow police officers gunned down her brother, (to include her partner who drew his gun on her brother). If her partner would never have pulled his gun then Rebel would not have shot him to prevent him from shooting her brother which subsequently led to the cops who shot him mistakenly assuming her brother actually shot her partner. Now fast forward, she quit the force to become a private investigator and I guess to show her displeasure with the incident and yet now she is working with her former partner in her investigations that was the catalyst for her brother being killed. Confusing I know. That is the fragility of the plot and the clumsy characters. This show is entertaining but only if you don't think to much!!!!

Not an original idea, but refreshing visuals. Generally good performances, yes and their are some throwback similarities to 70's movies. Overall, Rebel is a good watch, better than a lot of the cop shows that flash across the screen these days. I'll certainly keep watching.

I must admit that I was excited when I found out director John Singleton (Boyz in the Hood) was the creator of BET's new show 'Rebel' ~ and was also its director! Starring Danielle Mone Truitt as the title character: Oakland cop Rebecca 'Rebel' Knight, a black officer who finds herself in a profession plagued with police brutality and misconduct. In the harrowing pilot episode, Rebel's brother Malik (Mikelen Walker) is shot and killed by her partner (and former lover) Thompson 'Mack' McIntyre (Brandon Quinn), and is blamed for his death by her father Rene Knight (Mykelti Williamson). Adding to this stellar cast of actors is Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) who plays Rebel's lieutenant, friend and mentor. The conclusion of the first episode leaves us with the disillusioned Rebel becoming a private investigator.Described as 'hard-hitting, gritty, complicated and morally ambiguous', 'Rebel' looks to be a compelling new TV show due to dealing with recent events involving the police and the African-American community.