The new supernatural/horror series on Prime Video is primed to pique your interest in all things requiring an exorcism or skepticism in Satan's existence. In any event, "The Bondsman" gets off to a brilliant beginning with the untimely killing of Hub Halloran (Kevin Bacon), a bondsman killed in his line of work and then brought back from the dead by Satan. Satan assigns him to do his bidding by capturing Hell dwelling sinners who somehow managed to escape their shackles of fire and brimstone and send them back to the pit of permanent penance. What makes this show something extraordinary is its propensity for offering credibility to this preposterous premise. Hub's god fearing mom, Kitty (Beth Grant, "The Mindy Project") believes her son when he tells her he thinks he may have come back from the dead. Kitty is also convinced by Midge (Jolene Purdy ,"The White Lotus") that she's dead serious as the Devil's emissary overseeing Hub whose been given a temporary furlough from Hell as long as he carries out his assassination assignments and consigns escaped demons now embodying human forms. There's plenty of chills when the demons stake out their prey. There's also plenty of family drama and country music on hand to provide excellent entertainment to go with your goosebumps. Grammy winning Country Star Jennifer Nettles plays Hub's estranged wife, Maryanne. Maryanne singing in this series adds a heavenly respite and is integral to the show. (Whether Bacon's singing is essential is highly circumspect.) Hub and Maryanne share custody of their preadolescent son Cade (Maxwell Jenkins). Cade wants to break into a singing career like his mother. It's obvious there's still a strong, mutual attraction between Hub and Maryanne but she's involved with Lucky (Damon Herriman) who heads up a very shady and dangerous mob operation. To keep THE BONDSMAN from falling into a "Buffy the Vampire" redux are intriguing subplots and mysteries. In addition to the tried and true-good ruling over evil are other, more perplexing anecdotes. Hub's mom wants to know from Hub why he was sent to Hell in the first place. Kitty also wants to know if there's a redemptive get out of Hell free card. How will Hub, with the aid of his mom, outsmart Satan and his delinquent demons? Last and perhaps least, will Hub and Maryann get back together? THE BONDSMAN is a concoction of genres that generates ample heat thanks to an excellent ensemble and spirited writing. I recommend this spicy pastiche of action/drama and horror. Should you be into gore, you'll dig it even more.
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