I’ll Be Gone In The Dark

Just when you thought true crime was a passing trend, HBO gave us the perfect pandemic-free binge in I’LL BE GONE IN THE DARK, an engrossing account of Michelle McNamara’s pursuit to uncover the Golden State Killer whose horrifying crimes dwarfed the Zodiac by comparison. Even for the most fatigued viewer to the genre, director Liz Garbus will hypnotize you with her subversive commentary on the frustratingly flawed treatment of crimes against women and a meditation on the tragic lengths Michelle went through to solve the case that results in one of the most inspiring denouements I’ve seen in the crime space. Has it made me lock my bedroom door at night? Absolutely, but it was so worth it. All episodes are available to stream on HBO Max.