Alongside Narcos, The People v. O.J.Simpson and The Looming Tower, Manhunt: Unabomber joins some impressive contemporaries. This is way beyond a standard tv drama based on fact. What unfolds is the full intensity of what must have been one of the most researched shows in recent history. The tension builds from two main directions (alas no spoiler) each with their own barbed wire paths to follow, as well as a brilliant insight into the killer's mind, one that aside from being highly unusual, has got to be one of the most sensitive portrayals of the 'why' I have ever seen. Another highlight for me was that the damage done to the detective's life is distilled into poignant moments rather than being incorporated into one of the driving dimensions of the overall drama (a feature of crime drama these days one has to take for granted). This is likely because the breaking of this case was using highly unusual methods, or at least, one's not typically employed. It's all rather brilliant.
Everything from the acting to the sound design to the photography to the script is truly professional. Sam Worthington, Chris North and Paul Bethany were particularly brilliant in very difficult roles. And overall the filmmakers have created something of profound balance. There are several perspectives here.
To be honest I hadn't heard much about this case from my reading. It was truly illuminating, and edge of my seat fascinating.
Everything from the acting to the sound design to the photography to the script is truly professional. Sam Worthington, Chris North and Paul Bethany were particularly brilliant in very difficult roles. And overall the filmmakers have created something of profound balance. There are several perspectives here.
To be honest I hadn't heard much about this case from my reading. It was truly illuminating, and edge of my seat fascinating.