I haven't written reviews on IMDb in awhile but was prompted to after watching this fascinating series. I watched all episodes in one sitting. Extremely well made. However, I take some issues with the obvious point the creators are trying to make.
The producers are bending over backwards to humanize Ken Rex McElroy by repeatedly showing archival footage of his wife stating that she "had no idea" why the townspeople were so "hateful" towards her family. They also follow up by recent interviews with McElroy's children and a grandson, all of whom seem stunned and hurt by the man's execution.
At no time do any of the interviewers point out the hellish insanity that McElroy put these people through. He shot two men who were not threatening him. This does not seem to bother his kids one bit. They go on and on in interviews about how badly they were treated and they seem to relish the filmmakers' not-so-subtle implication that the misfortunes the town suffered subsequently was a result of the bad "karma" they earned.
Ok. Right...
While I can appreciate the attempt to show both sides of the story I am completely floored by the refusal of McElroy's progeny to face up to the fact that HE was the problem. Had he not harassed, bullied and ATTEMPTED MURDER - then laughed about it repeatedly - the vigilante slaying would not have happened.
Google "Ken Rex McElroy" for more info on this story. It's more heinous than what this mini series offers.
The producers are bending over backwards to humanize Ken Rex McElroy by repeatedly showing archival footage of his wife stating that she "had no idea" why the townspeople were so "hateful" towards her family. They also follow up by recent interviews with McElroy's children and a grandson, all of whom seem stunned and hurt by the man's execution.
At no time do any of the interviewers point out the hellish insanity that McElroy put these people through. He shot two men who were not threatening him. This does not seem to bother his kids one bit. They go on and on in interviews about how badly they were treated and they seem to relish the filmmakers' not-so-subtle implication that the misfortunes the town suffered subsequently was a result of the bad "karma" they earned.
Ok. Right...
While I can appreciate the attempt to show both sides of the story I am completely floored by the refusal of McElroy's progeny to face up to the fact that HE was the problem. Had he not harassed, bullied and ATTEMPTED MURDER - then laughed about it repeatedly - the vigilante slaying would not have happened.
Google "Ken Rex McElroy" for more info on this story. It's more heinous than what this mini series offers.