The Fix

Attempting to re-try the OJ Simpson case as fiction is a low blow. But things in real life are turned into fiction all the time. I just don't think they got it right here. After seeing the final episode I thought back to the behaviour of the killer in previous episodes and it just didn't make sense. Same with how the prosecutor figured out who dunnit from reading the journal.

The music was too often over-dramatic. The introduction of minor characters in later episodes was silly. The writing was too often melodramatic. This gets a 5/10 and that's being generous.

I'm torn about this show. I'm almost embarrassed to say that I enjoy watching it. I'm surprised that it's written by Marcia Clark because I have to believe she was it, at least, a decent attorney. A good writer, I can't say as I don't know it they serialized the book. But it is full of improbabilities, as well as malpractice-level legal high jinx. I'm hoping, and praying, that the ending will not be the obvious one, as they hinted about before the show began airing. If the ending shows that he DID murder the women, it will prove to be a complete waste of time. So, my fingers are crossed that they will pull together a good, and surprising, ending. But in the meantime, it is entertaining trash.

Marsha Clark and her writing partners Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain really took a spin on a story we know so well. They are keeping us guessing. Fantastic cast, great writing, surprising payoffs! Can't watch to see if Savy is guilty as he looks or if he's telling the truth. Will have to keep watching to find out!

I'm a fan of Robin Tunney from The Mentalist days, and glad to see her back.

Directing was spot on for the pilot, and the writing so far has some nice twists building up. The pacing and editing flow nicely. Casting was also spot on, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje's acting is very convincing.

So far this looks promising, only time will tell. It's an 8/10 from me.

EDIT May/20/19: Well, just finished the season (and series) finale, and although not as bad as the G.O.T. finale, it was still underwhelming. A lot of melodrama leading to an unsatisfying end. Nevertheless, great directing and acting, just lazy writing towards the end. Had to drop my rating score from an 8/10, to a generous 7/10 - mostly going to the cast and directing.

Can't get past the bad acting, horrible writing, and especially the lead actresse's constant fishlip pose with her mouth!