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Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (2021)
Lock Your Doors At Night & Don't Forget Those Windows.
I've actually seen this Docuseries Twice now. The story is so intriguing and I immediately get pulled into the underbelly of Los Angeles in the 80's.
It goes beyond the Homicidal Degenerate Richard Ramirez and what he did to his victims. This mainly follows 2 leading Detectives in the case. That choice made it extremely interesting and added a layer of emotion to what happened.
People say that Serial Killers are fascinating and I agree. I love to see that closer look into their lives and mental state. However, when it comes to this story, I'd much rather have an in-depth conversation with Gil Carrillo and Frank Salerno. They are portrayed as Badass, Larger Than Life Heroes that took down a Disturbing Villain.
I would highly recommend this True Crime Docuseries to anyone that enjoys the Genre. It feels like a Horror movie, Manically wrapped in a Drama/Thriller.
I Just Killed My Dad (2022)
Bizarre. Insane. Sad. Devoid Of All Family Values.
Ok. My Headline Isn't Completely True, but when it comes to the Title of the show "I Just Killed My Dad." It's hard to find the Love, however it's still there. I do feel quite bad for some of those involved in this tragic story like Anthony Templet and his mother.
With that being said, this Docuseries is middle of the road as far as Entertainment goes. I enjoy True Crime and I think that Netflix has a lot of good shows and features when it comes to this Genre, but they can't all be great.
The way this one unfolds its story is a tad bit annoying. It kept losing me because of its nonlinear progression. I'm all for this structure, but it doesn't always work. Especially when you are spending time on things that don't really matter or were previously established. They then quickly brush past Facts or concerns that seem necessary to flesh out a bit more. I was actually yelling things out to my Television with this one. I wanted answers Damnit! It could've easily been trimmed here and there. Could it have been just 2 episodes instead of 3? You Betcha! Would it have worked as a feature length Documentary, possibly.
All in all, it's still worth a watch because of its weird Twists and Turns, but there are better True Crime shows out there to sink your teeth in.