AudioFileZ Review of Real Detective

Real Detective (2016–2018)

The Real Emotional Investment of Real Detectives...And Some Horrible Crimes Solved.

[8/10 · 1 November 2017]

Real Detective isn't just another true crime show with catchy name. In this case the show differentiates itself and the name is accurate. Each episode is told from interviewing a detective who actually worked the case. The interviews are filled in by well written re-enactments often with actors normally seen in higher profile TV productions. The story of the detective who is highly invested in the case comes to life with that law officer's very real personal feelings. Some of the cases are ones you've heard of, perhaps even seeing in other productions, and there's others that remain mostly regional and little known. It's a good mix with a common thread of the cases requiring excellent police work for their resolutions. The viewer isn't left hanging either as the cases reach resolution. A added plus which is hard not to appreciate is the absence of the seemingly de riguer time wasting (if you've watched from the beginning) recap. This is a business like re-telling of crime with high production values. I'd call it a very involving crime series with more very interesting episodes. I won't go into the ultimate 100% accuracy as I can't vouch for that. I've read a review that questions this so use that information guardedly. I think it attempts to tell it straight with the personal slant of the detective involved as best I can tell. I recommend this show as a markedly better re-enactment type within the genre.