If I hadn't predicted how everything would end up unfolding, I would have been ok with this purely for how greatly gritty it was but, sadly the lack of surprise and the vibes throughout never had me overly enthused.

More than anything else it's just not my style, I'm not into blackmail and a never ending game, chasing ones tail. Especially when I saw the outcome long before it became apparent, and even some of the earlier plot twists did not surprise. I also never gave a shit about the characters, so that didn't help.

I still stand by my earlier comment, when I was debating DNF and went to look at some reviews to be inspired to stay. I understand why so many of the 5 star reviews respond positively to the gritty edge and negative complexities of the police force with all the blackmail, gov cuts, impossible situations etc.