These are old stories. The copyright on the films are 2012. I thought I had seen some of these shows before but was not sure. This is a rebranding of some shows that are over 10 years old. Most of these I had forgotten about but these guys dig them back up put in some new people but it's very old stores. They take two episodes to go over Waco. I haven't heard about Waco in forever but maybe some of the younger folks may not have seen these stories before. I think this is just paramount to create content for its streaming service paramount plus. But it's still interesting. I guess the fbi cannot discuss anything recent.
6 Reviews
Decent show, but production seems low-budget
pumicet12 April 2023
I realize my opinion is based on a weirdly technical thing, but it seems amateur or overlooked, to me. The interviews with FBI agents look washed out, like they were shot using low-contrast-a common method to leave room for later color grading-but they didn't color grade that footage.
The actual content of the show is good and entertaining. It's pretty cool to get the stories from the agents who were on scene. I do wish the show had episodes that would critique other drama shows and how they depict the FBI. Maybe that would be something for some other show entirely.
I'm really not sure if this show is even connected to the other FBI series by Dick Wolf.
The actual content of the show is good and entertaining. It's pretty cool to get the stories from the agents who were on scene. I do wish the show had episodes that would critique other drama shows and how they depict the FBI. Maybe that would be something for some other show entirely.
I'm really not sure if this show is even connected to the other FBI series by Dick Wolf.
Shallow retelling that could've been very compelling
megankrauslangdon1 March 2023
This show shares a very shallow retelling of famous FBI cases. It would have been much more interesting and compelling to dive deeper into these cases from the perspective of the investigating FBI agents. A huge opportunity was missed here. We really don't find out anything about the agents other than a ten second bio line in an early 2000's Dateline-like interview structure which feels very manufactured and superficial. I already knew the majority of the details covered in these cases already. Any other viewer could find out more about these cases by reading a few Wikipedia pages. Again, this could've been such an impactful series. I'm pretty disappointed.
One sided government pep rally show
Glarbsttentenford12 October 2023
Shallow inaccurate reporting of policing with shock and awe in some instances where anyone that disagrees with the government are immediately threats that need to be destroyed for the good of the machine.
The show has great potential but just shows how awesome and perfect the FBI operate for the safety of the sheep public.
I should ask - When do you sound like a government target for not towing the line? The show was well structured and stories told in great detail.....pity its inaccurate one sided propaganda.
U S A ! U S A ! Lol I still watched all episodes but was laughing a lot during it, shook my head too.
The show has great potential but just shows how awesome and perfect the FBI operate for the safety of the sheep public.
I should ask - When do you sound like a government target for not towing the line? The show was well structured and stories told in great detail.....pity its inaccurate one sided propaganda.
U S A ! U S A ! Lol I still watched all episodes but was laughing a lot during it, shook my head too.
Half truths
zrdh-9516625 April 2023
A whole lot of justifying to exonerate oversteps of the law. The branch davidvian story still sets wrong with alot of America , a shady search warrant, leads to stand off and eventual mass killing because Government would not change there narrative. This was one of the first nationwide, televised by the media day by day that captured the publics sympathy. IT made a lot of us look at what is sacred, are our homes s!fe from Government control. Are we nothing, do we have no real rights? Can the government produce a warrent on suspicion without real proof, burst into your house on hearsay? No in retrospect Janet Reno and company fouled up with no admission of wrong and it is further justified by these characters with there self pity.
We investigated ourselves and found nothing wrong
Xavier_Stone8 February 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Most of these stories show only one side of the story, the governments, with zero accountability. That should be enough of a hint to see that this is all just a fluff piece to counter all the recent poor press regarding this agency.
Ruby Ridge shows us the typical police response to any perceived threat and the outrageous actions an agency will take.
I'm wondering why they aren't showing the Waco standoff. Perhaps it's tough to defend the actions of officers using armored vehicles to deliver tear gas into a compound and then igniting it.
Most of these stories show only one side of the story, the governments, with zero accountability. That should be enough of a hint to see that this is all just a fluff piece to counter all the recent poor press regarding this agency.
Ruby Ridge shows us the typical police response to any perceived threat and the outrageous actions an agency will take.
I'm wondering why they aren't showing the Waco standoff. Perhaps it's tough to defend the actions of officers using armored vehicles to deliver tear gas into a compound and then igniting it.
Ruby Ridge shows us the typical police response to any perceived threat and the outrageous actions an agency will take.
I'm wondering why they aren't showing the Waco standoff. Perhaps it's tough to defend the actions of officers using armored vehicles to deliver tear gas into a compound and then igniting it.
Most of these stories show only one side of the story, the governments, with zero accountability. That should be enough of a hint to see that this is all just a fluff piece to counter all the recent poor press regarding this agency.
Ruby Ridge shows us the typical police response to any perceived threat and the outrageous actions an agency will take.
I'm wondering why they aren't showing the Waco standoff. Perhaps it's tough to defend the actions of officers using armored vehicles to deliver tear gas into a compound and then igniting it.
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