PrimeWire

For me, this goes beyond a True Crime Drama. The series was indeed made with the survivors in mind as the camera lens never lets you forget who the man is and what he has done to wreak havoc on the lives of the women he raped and assaulted.

The tension never lets up. The first episode had me so aggravated and tense that I had to get up and start cleaning to get rid of the stress. Later on, in about EP 3, I realized why. There are few still moments. People talk during a busy party, or meet in a busy cafe, or a busy police station, for example. There are always noticeable exterior sounds from conversations, cars, etc. People are always crossing the frame in all directions—think of a busy cafe where people are getting up out of seats to get their orders or exit and people coming in. This purposeful choice by the director keeps the visible tension active and when you notice you will find yourself frustrated as people try and talk and you just want to yell, “Shut Up!” so you can properly hear the person/woman trying to tell her story or better, to make sure the listener can pay attention. English speakers have the benefit of subtitles to help.

As a crime/detective/noir lover, this series fits all the bills. It is excellently made. I found no fault or moment where I thought, “Hey, a policeman would never do that, or overlook this.” The ineptness of the police throughout the years is unfathomable! I yelled at the screen many times. I got nauseated with how women were treated, even by other women, even up until the present time!

While I have shared how hard this series is to watch, it is worth watching. It is pure quality filmmaking and for me, it serves as a reminder to always be my own advocate and if I can’t be to satisfaction, find someone who can advocate for me! (For example, with doctors who don’t listen to women and think they are whining and to the inept police who aren’t taking you seriously!)
5/5