‘Homicide: Los Angeles’ Netflix Series Review - Catching Bad Fishes

Though I am well aware of the fact that documentaries aren't made for entertainment, I also stand by the fact that they should find ways to keep their audience engaged. With Homicide Los Angeles having five episodes and a new crime mystery in each of them, it was important for the writers and editors to keep in mind how they could trick the viewers into watching the documentary till the very end.

Multiple unique and memorable cases have been shown in the documentary, and there's one that was reopened after several years. Each crime brings a different story to the table, and what I could notice in the majority of them was the consistent efforts put in by the Police Force to find the killer. The detectives and prosecutors who worked on the cases featured in the docuseries have come forward and told us their experiences along with how they approached the cases. They've persuaded cases even after decades, and when the killer finally revealed himself, the smirk on their faces was noticeable. One thing that Homicide Los Angeles serves the best is the pride, glory, and dedication the offers have towards their duty.

When the second season approaches its end, the detectives and all other officials who've shared details about the cases are seen sitting together and talking about their experiences. It was a lovely moment, and the discussion was good to hear. There are officers who after their retirement joined the forces again in order to serve the country and also because they couldn't separate their detective side from themselves.

The docuseries starts by telling the audience “The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is the largest sheriff's department in the country, serving the most populated country in the nation. They investigate the most brutal and complicated murders.” The five episodes in this season are- Hunting Phil Spector, Race Car Killer, Murder at the Beach, A Hollywood Affair, and The Disappearing Wife.

For the people who find it difficult to keep track of the ongoing story, the makers have made things easy for them to understand by incorporating timelines. You'll see green boards where timelines have been divided according to the events that took place. The docuseries boasts some manipulative killers, some high-profile people (like Phil Spector), and habitual rapists. The creators of Law & Order have gathered some interesting and unique cases featuring killers who thought that they could've outsmarted the bulldog Homicide detectives.

In my opinion, fans of the crime genre might like the documentary. The approach to be followed here is one episode at a time so that it doesn't get too much for you. Also, how the crime mystery was narrated seemed a bit dull to me. The constant ache to find out who the killer is was absent and if that's missing then, you know that the show is messed up. The tale of gruesome murders in this popular city failed to impress the audience despite having great content. The blame here goes on poor presentation and diving too much into the details.

Final Score – [6.5/10]
Reviewed by - Riya Singh
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