Very few television series have the seriousness and the ability to carry a crime thriller with panache especially in absence of abundance of sex and skin show.
I am a huge fan of crime and suspense thrillers. As a kid i was often found buried in books like Famous Five and Secret Seven slowly graduating to Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys and then hitting the jackpot with Agatha Christie. It was no surprise when I picked up Criminal Minds, Dexter, Breaking Bad, The Blacklist, Narcos, House of Cards and Sopranos as my go to series.
Watching them, I was sure I have seen it all. And then, I saw True Detective. That had me bowled over but nothing prepared me for Manhunt: Unabomber. Boy, oh boy! THAT series is a work of a genius. The execution is seamless with the perfect blend of the taste of the chase and the joy of unravelling a mystery.
The concept is brilliant and so appealing to someone like me who finds joy in deciphering people and the hidden truths that i was actually sad when I watched its last episode for I wished for the series to just go on. The concept of implicating someone on the basis of literary forensics is a delight for people who are passionate about writing and understanding the human psychology.
In my opinion, the series can easily have a spin off, a detailed after, highlighting the way it all changed the lives of so many people. But, i am also scared if my wish does come true, i would be mighty disappointed if it doesn’t live up to its glorious predecessor.
This series deserves a royal treatment for it has made almost every other crime thriller look like the work of a child.
Kudos to the team !
bohemian 