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Most people who have rated this series a one-star based on their belief that none of the episodes are based on real crimes do not know their true crimes at all. I avidly watch true crime shows and read the novels published and could easily recognize infamous real crimes that we're committed. People just don't want to do their research anymore. It clearly states that names, locations and some details have been altered, what did people expect? A bio at the end of the episodes detailing the unadulterated facts? Enjoy the show or don't buy to say these are made up crimes is ridiculous.

The stories in this show are all true, except the details are changed (locations, names, professions and other details). I like the show, but would like it better if they stuck to the facts.

Mind you, when I say it's entertaining enough, I mean it's good enough to have running on your TV when you're just about to fall asleep but too lazy to roll over and click the clicker. Ok, maybe I even enjoy it a bit. Obviously the producers have taken creative license with the storylines, and the narration reminds me of that old "Ripley's Believe it or Not" show, but some (honestly not that) intrepid digging around the web will find that the stories do have basis in fact. You can't research cases by name, obviously, but searching using some basic thematic info like "mistaken identity murders in Houston" will net you inspiration for Season 1, Episode 1's tale, for instance. Overall, it's a cute show not to be taken too seriously (even if it does cover real murders) and it serves its purpose as mindless brain fodder for when my Ambien kicks in.

Good show, but I don't know why they have to change information when the crimes actually did happen. All the other true crime shows I watch provide real names of victims/perps and the exact places where the crimes occurred. What's the purpose of tweaking the facts? That being said, I kind of like doing a Google search using the clues provided by the show to find out what the REAL details of the crimes are.

As IMDB reviewer elektroad so aptly said in in their review title, "Fake? Real? Who cares? Steve Moore makes this better than other 'crime' shows." My philosophy exactly! There are a ton of serious, play-it-straight crime shows to choose from on basic cable, the internet, streaming video services, etc. What makes Bizarre Murders stand out is the combination of satirical re-enactments and narrations complemented by host Steve Moore's commentary. His real life professional credentials from 25 years in the FBI give the show authenticity while at the same time mirroring its tongue in cheek comedic slant with his own dry sense of humor. Yes, it's intentionally whimsical, but you still learn stuff about criminal behavior and investigations. Go Steve!!

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This is all fiction! Pure bull! The acting is horrible and way overdone. Which means bad directing as well.

But for some reason they change names and sometimes backgrounds, but the main story is the same.

Love the stories, some of which I've vaguely heard before on crime tv. I love the recreations. Anyway one my favorite things about this show is Steve Moore, his sense of humor, narration and that he sometimes pops up in the episode. Secondly, I enjoy the actors and love that they appear in various episodes multiple times. Give me Moore (haha couldn't resist the pun) More! I love this show!

This rather amateurishly acted variety of less than usual murder stories could have made a really good series, if it had been written a bit better and shot with a more competent cast. Its episodes are presumedly based on actual crimes, but the factual details were purposely and I believe unnecessarily obscured for unknown reasons. The somewhat snarky comments - by the 'host' - add nothing positive to the proceedings and would be best dispensed with. However, after all is said and done, I enjoy learning about many of the cases themselves...

If they alter all the names and places how do we know what else they changed. The stories are too bizarre to be believed so I don't. If I could have verified the stories I would love this show but instead I feel deceived. If you like good murder mysteries stay away, everything here is hearsay.

This is a very entertaining look at the, not so cunning murders,

I love watching REAL crime stories. So when I came across this, I thought it was going to be interesting. I wish they would of told the viewer up front if "based on actual events". I can see taking events and twisting them to be entertaining. LOVE the host. Can find myself laughing at the events or his comments (also like the fun music). Different kind of twist. Great to listen over the headphones while working in the yard (something other then music). Some of the shows end ....like they were cut short.....and I didn't know the complete outcome so I tried to find more info the case online. I can't find any! Thus questioned .....how real is this. So with that, I enjoy it for what it is. Just like watching Amy other sitcom for entertainment. Thus why only 7 stars...if real.....totally a 10! They even reuse some of the actors in different stories. I even found that cool.

Another fake 'documentary' from North America, this time Canada. If you've seen '1000 Ways to Die', and have half a brain, you'll instantly notice the fraud. They, perhaps, are inspired by a real life event, then the producers make a completely implausible murder story, not in any way based in fact. You will not find any of these events in real news stories on the Internet. A big give away is the input from ex FBI man Steve Moore, who constantly makes bad puns about the supposed murder - how creepy and twisted would that be if the murders were real? Terrible and embarrassing TV.

This show keeps me in stitches, not because of the murders, but the clever dialogue perpetrated by Mr. Moore who is an excellent narrator. Watch it, great way to pass some time.

I enjoy crime shows and I especially like this one. I really enjoy the way the show tells the story from a lighter perspective.

First off, it's all fake. the criminals are too stupid to be believed. the acting is terrible, the music is always tonally inconsistent, overuse of stock footage. the narrators' attempts to be relevant are hilarious. in the episode he watched, the terms "fleek" and "epic fail" were used without a hint of self awareness. it's also worth noting that if your television gives a plot description of the episode, it spoils the ending. if you like "so bad it's good" movies and shows, check it out. if you want quality television, skip it.

First of all , Steve Moore uses what people with half a brain call "dry humor" and "sarcasm". And yes, if you don't like puns or the occasional dad joke, you might not want to tune in. While we're on the subject of tuning in, all you people griping about the acting,writing and directing... hey... YOU'RE WATCHING THE TRUE CRIME NETWORK!!! W.T.F. I bet you're the kind of people that complain about the cinematography when you watch Scooby-Doo. Moving on . Concerning Steve Moore, I urge you to Google him. He's kind of a badass, so quit hating... besides, The divas in hair and makeup straightened him up a little bit since the first season... got him a nicer suit...faded him up better...so back off. Lol. Now, I did NOT do any research on this (unless you consider the fact that I have absolutely no life research). I leave the True Crime Network on constantly. Even when I'm not watching TV it's always on. I've seen almost every episode of every show three times. In 2017 I began my two-year torture break up. The only thing I could stand to watch on television was crime shows and comedy. Along with The Break-Up came poverty, so all I had was basic television, i.e., The Justice Channel. All I can say about the stories on B.M. is that I recognize underlying premises all the time... from other shows on True Crime Network that are constantly playing on my television. Those other shows, you know, the ones that have the actual detectives, victims, crime scene photos, etc. in them? They do tweak them. They will make somebody's son a daughter, or change what city they killed somebody in. If it's an intricate story, they will cut out some of the monotonous details. They make them a little more fun. They fit in a neat little 30-minute package so I don't get sucked into an hour-long show every time I walk past the television. Why would they have to take the time and effort to fabricate stories when human beings are so disgustingly sick, greedy, lazy and hateful?? I'm sure there is no shortage of gruesome tales of evil stupidity. Real talk.

Hi! I'm new here. I am here because some friends recently described the plot of this "The Talking Dead" episode 38 of Series 1 of Bizarre Murders. I'm currently nearing the end of writing a book of which a major theme is psi events, academic psi research, and I have been trying to get some more information about what actually happened to inspire this story, written by Susan Little and produced by Cineflix Media in Toronto.

If anyone can send me a useful link, or if Tracey Aquio could contact me, that would be very helpful.

I'm not on facebook so via this page is the best bet.

I've not yet worked out how to see the thing on streaming, and have asked the production exec at Cineflix to either send me a link, or I'd be happy to pay postage for a disc copy.

So sorry folks, the review will have to wait!

Thanks in advance.

Hal Mercier France

It's enjoyable, albeit campy and sometimes overacted. And they keep using the same kitchen and episode after episode. One with the black refrigerator that opens right next to the kitchen door. There is one episode, however, that just makes me giggle. As the retired FBI agent onnthe show says, in almost every episode, "in my 25 years as an FBI agent i've seen a lot of things, but...". He also needs to say "if you're going to write an episode about a particular place, then actually learn how the place name is pronounced before you do it." The episode called Thrill Spree is set on Tybee Island, on the coast of Georgia. And it's pronounced 'TIE-bee', not 'TIH-bee'. It reminds me of an episode on Rachel Maddow's news show, when she covered something that happened in Gainesville, Florida, which is in Alachua County. I can't believe her staff did not correct her before she presented the episode, but she kept calling the county ala-CHEW-uh instead of uh-LA-chew-wah. People always seem to have terrible pronouncing places that have Indian names.

A number of reviewers appear to have missed the disclaimer at the end - "inspired by a true story." What that means is that it's possible that literally nothing is actually true. If that doesn't make a difference to you and you just like a good story, many of the episodes are fascinating and amusing.

When I saw that it wasn't necessarily true, that spoiled it for me because the format so closely resembles other shows of it's type that actually are true and pack a lot of facts into each installment. And the biggest problem for me was the FACT that the former FBI guy plays a prominent role in narrating both this fiction and other factual shows.

This show seems to be purposefully bad and it really works in its favor. It's like a 20/20, 48 Hours, or Dateline, but the narrator is really sarcastic and doesn't want to be there. It's like one big really great parody.

Fbi guy is likeable, but they make murder seem comical. Also couldn't find any of these "murders" online.

This show is hilariously campy on purpose. From the ridiculously stereotyped characters and/or their accents to the great narrative between the voiceover guy and Steve Morse, it's so entertaining. Of course the names, locations & all the pertinent have been changed,...but I bet the murder events are pretty accurate.

Of course there's some clunkers, but the best episodes in this series are as amusing as any sitcom: the grifting granny's, the parrot one, the "facial reconstruction" one...and especially the bar patron that wouldn't die. Definitely my favorite Justice Network show...and as far as I can tell it's not available anywhere else.

Someone said JN only shows 10 of the 45 shows which is not true. I have my DVR set to tape every single one of these episodes (since they are usually on after midnight) and I currently have 40 of them that don't repeat.

Put your brain on hold and give this show a chance :)