Murder on Middle Beach

I felt compelled to step in after reading some of these other reviews, which just seem needlessly harsh because they can't look past this kid's background and evaluate the storytelling.

To be fair, I agree with what some have said about the first episode being a bit slow. It hits many story beats that are now well worn territory in the true crime genre.

It definitely picked up a lot in the second episode for me though and I'm hoping the momentum continues. Other than the murder mystery (which I get the sense is unlikely to be solved by the end but who knows), what is mainly keeping me interested is the family dynamics that were kept secret from the filmmaker for most of his life, that he is now slowly uncovering. It definitely provoked a feeling I would bet that most people can relate to - how you can come to see your family in a different light once you have some distance from the innocence of your youth, for better or for worse.

At the end of episode 2, I went to play the next episode and was disappointed to find out that it hadn't been released yet. Overall, I'm excited to watch more and see where this is all going!

I'm sitting here at a loss trying to put into words how much this documentary series has impacted me. I don't know that I can adequately describe it. I have never seen anything like this series. I had to write a review to let others know to watch this masterful piece of work. There is such an emotional payoff but it will wreck you at the same time. At this point, I will watch anything that Madison Hamburg makes in the future. He is so gifted and talented and I'm astounded at how intimately he conveyed his pain and loss and brought the viewers into his family. The level of vulnerability and courage that took just astounded me. I can't wait to see what he does next.

You must appreciate this young man's efforts to document his moms murder and yes, it's an academic documentary at first. Keep watching! Once HBO gets hold of this, the production moves to another level of intrigue and mystery. Sure hope the murder gets solved.

The courage and utter perseverance for Madison to pursue his mother's murder is beyond heroic. My only light at the end of this dark tunnel is that Madison Hamburg is going to make it. Well done

I loved this documentary. So engaging and twist-turning. I am hoping for a follow-up at some point in the future!

This is not really a review of Murder on Middle Beach only to say it is worth a watch. I am more concerned with the breed of reviewer that has emerged on IMDB and feels the need to tell people to ignore others opinions and he or she has the correct review, ala catherinepageellwood but certainly not only that member. The idea of a review is to get that persons take on the movie/series. If one does not agree with the reviewer then write your own review and let others decide for themselves. Trashing other people's reviews is just plain ignorant and a bit egotistical to say the least plus they can be a bit suspect.. I know there are sometimes when a review beggars belief and one thinks that maybe the reviewer was involved in the project but for the most part I think the vast majority of reviewers are honest people giving their honest opinion, that it differs from your experience makes it no less valid than the opinion of others. Have some Respect.