Good Behaviour (TNT)

Michelle Dockery demonstrates her versatility with her portrayal of Letty, an addict and ex con whose life inadvertently gets tangled with that of a hitman. Hot sex and shocking violence are the hallmarks of the first few episodes but the series develops into a complex family drama as Letty and Javier build a relationship, almost despite themselves. Introduced first to her dysfunctional family and then to his, we start to understand how they came to be the damaged individuals they are. The big question is whether they can overcome their pasts and do they have a future? Based on a series of books, the characters have depth and breadth, with touches of subtlety and unexpected humour. They are aided by an interesting supporting cast plus killer theme music and soundtrack. Dockery does a bit of a Tatiana Maslany turn, creating multiple characters with wigs and accents as Letty runs her elaborate cons. There is a second series, so the question of a future will likely be answered. One can only hope it is as good as the first; sometimes it is better not to know what happens next.