Bizarre Murders

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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