A series that strips the police procedural of all the forensic science gimmicks, shifts the focus to characters, their stories - in 2 different periods - and unravels a serial-killer mystery in a chilling manner. The series follows a pair of homicide detectives who are in the pursuit of a serial killer with strange inclinations, over a period of 17 years. The case opens in 1985, a time when the usage of computers and forensic science as a standard police procedure was still in nascent stage and ends in 2002, post CSI-evolution era.
Hats-off to Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson. The banter among the two actors who play the detectives, is something that is never seen before. They dislike each other and at the same time respect each other. Not a single character is presented in clear black and white and all of them show shades of grey. The staging scene of the first murder is way too uncanny and that gets the viewer going. Episode 1 and Episode 8 (series finale) are edge of the seat stuff. The overall look and the plot is somewhat similar to Texas Killing Fields, but the series is way too good when compared to the movie.
An engaging story, excellent characterization, top-notch acting, superb directing and photography. And special mention for the opening sequence.
A must watch! Now waiting for the next season with new characters and story.
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