If you've been reading this blog for any amount of time, you'll know that my sister and I, we, love crime/ mystery/ thriller as a genre. Not only do we read a lot of crime/thriller books, but we also listen to several popular true crime podcasts. So, it was a no-brainer when we read that Unsolved Mysteries, a popular true crime investigative documentary style show, is being revived on Netflix this month! We couldn't wait to watch it!
Long story short, we binged all six episodes quite rapidly and we LOVED it! Here's why we think you'll love it too!
1. The Cases: The cases featured in this Volume/ Season of the show (yes! There is hope that we'll get another volume/ season eventually!) were varied, mysterious, puzzling and gripping! They ranged from missing persons to homicide to hate crimes to even some paranormal activities and each case will make you wonder how it happened and, in some cases, who the perpetrator is and how he/ she managed to get away with it! The cases are not restricted to the US alone, we also have a case based in Nantes, France. It also makes you, cynically, realise the that justice system is messed up everywhere! Where somethings that are clear as the day or could be damning evidence are inadmissible in court! Be prepared for long discussions with friends and also going down the rabbit hole for each of these cases on Reddit! *grin*
2. The Treatment: The series is extremely well-made! It is shot in documentary style and we get to meet the family and friends of the victims, who not only narrate the events leading to and after the crime, but also help in bringing the victim alive, which helps build empathy towards them, urging people to send in tips and information, if they have any, to the show's website or to the relevant investigative authorities. We recommend that you go check out the Reddit threads for some of these cases, there are lots of good theories!
3. The Mysteries: Each of the cases represented a truly baffling mystery! Take the first episode, for instance, a young man rushes out of his house in flip-flops on receiving a phone call. He doesn't return home, but when his body is found, everyone involved with the case is perplexed about how his body got to that place! Or take, for instance, the disappearance of Patrice Endres, which boils down to a 13 minute period! Each of these cases will make you wonder how so and such disappeared and how the perpetrator did what they did! In some cases, you think you know for sure who the perp is, but you'll still be left wondering the same things..
Rating: 5/5
We highly recommend the show and are sure that you'll find it very interesting and gripping if you enjoy crime or true crime as a genre!
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