Had Lots of Potential for Greatness
The late David Mills was given the green light for only 6 episodes so I think it was doomed from the start. I saw only one episode when this originally aired in 2003, but I now have the DVD set. Had they had a full season to work with, I think the writing and story line would have been much better, more focused and detailed.
One tidbit: Steven Bauer ('Manny' in Scarface) was originally cast to play Chato. For whatever reason, the role went to Bobby Cannavale. Probably the biggest reason that I continue to watch the DVD of Kingpin in 2015 is because of Bobby Cannavale in his role of Chato Cadena. Bobby Cannavale has gone on to great things including working with Woody Allen. I could not imagine Steven Bauer giving this role the same level of intensity that Bobby Cannavale gave it.