i be a huge fan of this series when it first air . i recently stumble onto the dvd box set and just finish up with the final episode last night . i be remind of just how much i love this show . grant and i haven not see the original british version and but recently find a boxed set and i be anxiously look forward to view . of course and i understand the desire for those who have see both version to make comparison . i be sure i will be do the same once i finish watch the british version . but if you just take the american version on it own merit and it hard to find another show comparable in quality and sheer grittiness . pastorelli fitz be a deeply flaw human be . many time his disgust and disdain for others be off put and make one question why we care for him . just as often though we see the kink in his armor . his humanity be shield with wall of self loathing . it that dichotomy of his inner struggle which what make this such a great show and a breath of fresh air to watch . it unfortunate that american tv just wasn not ready for the dark realities that this show portray . there nothing good than watch a tv show that dare to be real with multi layer character . it seem there have be some on here review this show with a black and white bias comparison to the original british version . i be truly look forward to watch coltrane fitz with an open mind and which be what others here haven not seem to be able to do with pastorelli fitz .