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Another quick-take-on-real-life type show. It feel very much like Loius CK in the suburbs with three teenage daughters (which is awesome). Pamela, who plays the lead character, it thoroughly engaging and the way she deals with the problems of life in a humble but dry ways anchors the entire series. Was never bored. Would particularly recommended for people with school-aged kids.

This is a fantastic, original new show. What I love most as a white guy from Australia is getting a window into another part of American society. The characters are engaging and feel like real people. Its not a show with exciting climaxes and plot twist, rather the interest comes from the day-to-day drama people everywhere manage to get themselves into. Highly recommended

The most captivating show I have watched in a long time. Completely addicted. My heart was pounding during some of the court scene, where those involved had everything on the line. The show is totally enthralling as a whodunit, but also reveals the severe failings of the criminal justice system in the US, where police (rather than courts) act as judge and jury. The show reminds us of the immense power the state has over the individual (even in the country like the US which proudly exclaims the rights of the individual). If you are young, dumb (let alone Black) and the cops decide you did something that you didn't, your chances of getting justice seem slim. This show reminds me of The Jinx, which I also loved. Watching these two show together highlights the opposite scenario; how those with deep pockets and a keen mind can twist the system with impunity. If I was going to compare the shows, I would say Making a Murderer is more gripping throughout , but The Jinx has the better climax.

Good show thus far (up to episode 3). The acting is great. The main story compelling. And for those that love The Wire, the many cameos are fun (and a little shocking). My only criticism is that there are so many little side stories included whose purpose is more to provide a 'fair and complete' picture of the social dynamics surrounding the rehousing case - almost like an in-depth documentary - rather than for dramatic purposes. I think this is admirable from a social/education perspective, but it undercuts the dramatic tension somewhat. Still a great show though.

So disappointing to see such an exciting franchise crippled in its second season. The characters are cliched (all with their own run-of-themill demons, including a gangster grappling with fertility issues), the dialogue stilted (with characters often announcing 'who they are' to the audience, just in case we missed it) and the story line overly complex. I simply did not care enough to try and decode the investigation. Except for Vaughn (who needs to practice his ominous/inner turmoil face at bit more), the actors do an admirable job of injecting at least some life into a cardboard script.