The Devil You Know

I'm glad this series is on Hulu. Even though some things were dragged out. The documentary's are very foretelling and interesting to say the least.

What could have been a fascinating look at a brutal crime is more like a drawn out episode of Hard Copy. Less informative and more "isn't this shocking??". I have zero idea what the point of the pathetic junkies was in connection to the actual story. It's a lot of speculation, shock value, and repetition and a tiny bit of actual journalism.

I guess there's a new edit out, and maybe that's the one I saw. I did notice some repeat info, but assumed it was where the commercial breaks would go. I'm not sure why everyone is upset about the "bias" of the docuseries. It's clear that the system and the war on drugs failed these people. I think the the reason people are upset about this "bias" is because it goes against the narrative they've been spoon fed since the Bush era. Systemic problems cause systemic issues, including but not limited to; drug addicts not able to afford rehab; families giving up on them; hopelessness; death and yes, even murder.

I actually thought having the two junkies in the docuseries was an interesting look into how addicts spiral. The hopelessness and the struggles. This docuseries might be a little slow for some people, but it's a good look into how these systemic problems drive people to murder and drug addiction.

This series is a mess. It jumps all over the place and is very repetitive. The "reporter" at the center of the film doesn't seem to grasp how real crime reporting works and can't even wrap his head around what hearsay is or how it relates to a criminal case. This could've been a great series. Instead it's a wasted effort.

Just paid for and watched two-episodes and definitely a waste of time and money. I have long been a documentary freak and this documentary is for those that need to be told the same information over and over and over and over..see how annoying that is? Half way into the second episode they are retelling episode one!

Definitely an intriguing subject and the 'law enforcement officer's' in Winston Salem are a total joke, they truly let down the victims and the community in which they are tasked to protect.

Won't be watching anymore Vice 'documentaries'. Unfortunate waste of of everyone's time too; what an opportunity wasted.