I'll start out with what most true crime lover's will comment on: the reenactments. I think, when done well, they add an extra layer to the story-telling and create more excitement when watching. Unlike most Discovery channel reenactments, Netflix did an incredible job. My only qualm was that it could be a bit confusing as to which actor was which real-life person, as they were depicting younger versions of those individuals.
Otherwise, I think the series was very well done. Each story received two episodes -- giving you just enough detail to feel like you got the whole story, while not feeling like they were dragging on to create more content. I've seen other reviews suggest that this series "glamorizes" crimes, but at the end of each story there is a bit of "call to action" to the viewer. The subjects discuss how it's not worth it, but then ask the hard questions of "what would you do in my situation?" It's interesting to ask yourself when the show wraps.
Overall, the series is well done and I'm glad Netflix is continually investing in their true crime genre. If you're considering giving it a watch, go ahead and dive in! It's bite-sized and better than most of the content that's out there right now.
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