I don't know what the other reviewer's problem is--this is a great crime documentary program! They're chronicles of foiled murder-for-hire plots, which by their very nature are full of suspense, strong emotions, and, unlike what the other reviewer states, no murders take place--that's one of the main tenets of the entire series. They do a great job with covering perps, victims, law enforcement, civilian informants, family--more access than I'm used to in more ordinary crime documentaries. And tasteful, no "shock-jock" moments. Good variety as well--not simple spouse vs spouse one after the other. Highly recommend--for me, this series of solving cases to prevent murder is more exciting and enjoyable than those which chronicle actual murders.
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How could they become cops? And be successful?
zjjd-027139 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Is anyone actually able to do anything right in this series? Are all the undercover cops indeed that incompetent?
Cameras and microphones are (nearly) discovered almost all the time during the surveillance; the suspect is filmed so intrusively with the cop's mobile that the suspect talks to him TWICE about it; microphones fail usually or evidence is lost. And it's like that in every episode I've seen so far (at least five).
In addition, someone like Sunny Gunn with a whole criminal record is then released after 4.5 years. After she was found guilty as charged for hiring a killer (a crime, she planned during her usual drug trafficking business btw.). Meanwhile she's living in Kentucky with her next husband, and it will be interesting to see, how long it takes for him to die. Maybe "under mysterious circumstances" then.
Is truly everybody involved in those cases as thick as two short planks?
Cameras and microphones are (nearly) discovered almost all the time during the surveillance; the suspect is filmed so intrusively with the cop's mobile that the suspect talks to him TWICE about it; microphones fail usually or evidence is lost. And it's like that in every episode I've seen so far (at least five).
In addition, someone like Sunny Gunn with a whole criminal record is then released after 4.5 years. After she was found guilty as charged for hiring a killer (a crime, she planned during her usual drug trafficking business btw.). Meanwhile she's living in Kentucky with her next husband, and it will be interesting to see, how long it takes for him to die. Maybe "under mysterious circumstances" then.
Is truly everybody involved in those cases as thick as two short planks?
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