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Netflix Brings Back Giancarlo Esposito’s Earlier Canceled Crime Series

in the “Breaking Bad” realm, is one of those performers whose name by itself is enough for many individuals to explore any new project he undertakes. He infuses his own distinct blend of precision, authority, and often a sort of subdued menace into every character he embodies. This isn’t to imply, however, that his career is devoid of a few caveats, shall we put it. One of those, the New Orleans-based crime series “Parish,” has just become available on Netflix following an unsuccessful stint on AMC. And when I say unsuccessful — to clarify, it received a six-episode inaugural season and then faced a relatively swift cancellation just a few months afterward.

As far as crime series are concerned, “Parish” is … well, it’s adequate. Depending on who you consult, though, it may also be seen as unmemorable or even a total oversight. And when I mention depending on who you consult, I refer to critics versus audiences; the show has an impressive variance on Rotten Tomatoes between the critics’ and audience ratings (33% to 77%, respectively). That amounts to the two factions effectively finishing “Parish” with the impression that they watched two entirely distinct programs.