"Based on interrogation transcripts from a real homicide investigation. The investigation spanned over 20 years. To date, the case remains unsolved." That's the beginning of the show. In 1983, drug addict Eric Fisher (Kyle Gallner) finds her murdered mother in the family home. Det. David Russell (Peter Sarsgaard) interrogates him. His co-dependent father Henry (David Strathairn) is convinced into supporting the police which contributes to his conviction. He and his father suspect that his drug friend Chris Keller (Kodi Smit-McPhee) is the actual killer.
Eric Fisher is a difficult protagonist and his father is not much better. Eric does stupid things but of course, he's a drug addict. He's frustrating to root for and there is also the premise itself. The show keeps flipping back and forth between innocence and guilt. It's a messy show which breaks up the narrative flow. It's discombobulating. After a few episodes, I do get a feel for it and it's an intriguing watch. This is unlike most police procedurals or trial dramas. It's more like a murder mystery without an easy final reveal in the drawing room. It's messy. In a way, it is more like reality with a non clear cut case. It's a mystery and remains so. Don't expect easy.
Eric Fisher is a difficult protagonist and his father is not much better. Eric does stupid things but of course, he's a drug addict. He's frustrating to root for and there is also the premise itself. The show keeps flipping back and forth between innocence and guilt. It's a messy show which breaks up the narrative flow. It's discombobulating. After a few episodes, I do get a feel for it and it's an intriguing watch. This is unlike most police procedurals or trial dramas. It's more like a murder mystery without an easy final reveal in the drawing room. It's messy. In a way, it is more like reality with a non clear cut case. It's a mystery and remains so. Don't expect easy.