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I enjoy True Crime stories, probably more than I should and I also like tales about overcoming injustice.

So this show based on John Grisham's only non fiction work, was right in my wheel house.

The problem with the series is there is a lot of filler and even repeating some of the same points, so although I found it a fascinating subject, I also felt like they could have told this in about three episodes.

Therefore, overall, I'd give this show 8 stars because it presents many important points that we should understand about our justice system, it took a little too long to get to the point.

A lot of interesting characters though, and definitely worth the watch.

I can only repeat what others have said already. This is such an important and intriguing story yet it's presented so poorly. I actually stopped and rewinded so many times because I couldn't follow. Which is sad because of its important message.

Seriously, either get a pen and paper and write down the names of the major characters and associate them with each case/victim. Mother, sister, prosecutor, accused etc... It will really help. Also, when you hear music, hit fast forward for 10 or 20 seconds. It's a good show, but it's confusing and it lingers on a bit. The show also goes back and forth between two crimes and sometimes you're not sure for a minute which crime they are speaking of at the time. I think they could have put all the information you need into 5 episodes instead of 6.

I rated it 7 because the content is important, but the execution was terrible and that would rate a 5. As so many others have said, the jumping back and forth between cases is very confusing and detracts from the subject matter which is, or should be, of great concern to Americans. The music is awful, and at times drowns out what is being said on the audio tapes. I couldn't make out what anyone was saying half of the time. I was frustrated at the end because there was no clear cut resolution. I know life is like this at times, but I felt so sorry for Tommy and Fritz.

Overall, I really enjoyed this series, which takes a look at still more innocent people being locked away for decades of their lives.

But there are a couple points of confusion: Going into the second episode, I felt like I just wasn't getting enough details. You will eventually get caught up on (most of) those missing details to form a whole picture, so don't let that stop you from watching. My other problem, as another reviewer stated, is that there are so many people in the series. It can start becoming difficult to keep up with who did what, and to which case that person is connected,

Still, I do recommend it. It's an important topic that needs to be discussed more. I would like to purchase John Grisham's book now. Hopefully it will answer some of the questions I still have.

These stories are very important and I'm glad I watched this series. However it can a bit confusing with all the different characters involved with these 2 separate incidents. The dramatic parts are lackluster as well but not so bad as to ruin the episodes. Perhaps a pen and paper to write down notes would help keep the stories and characters straight in your head as you watch. 6/10

As you can surmise from the title, this show deals with a wrongful conviction. Actually, four wrongful convictions that all took place in the 1980s in the small town of Ada, Oklahoma. The story is gripping, maddening, and nearly unbelievable. Unfortunately, the story itself is hampered by an over-dramatic score and a few too many TruTV-esque re-enactments. It could use more organization and editing. Some episodes seemed to be leading somewhere but ended up largely retreading the same path with different characters. I still give it 9/10 because the story itself is worth hearing. Sadly, it's a story we've all grown too accostomed to.

Really interesting stories of two tragic murders.

Chops back and forth between the cases in an unnecessarily confusing way at points, and goes over and over and over the same details far too often. Could have been covered in half the duration.

I get that they want to make their point and case for the story, however the borderline Michael Moore rabbit punch crescendo in the finale is unnecessary. Ironic that they want to make a case that only a small proportion of the evidence made it to the trial, whilst wanting the viewer to make their decision based on their cherrypicked highlighted sentences of evidence.

Definitely glad I persevered, albeit I'll not revisit.

I have to admit, it starts off a bit slow with a lot of information coming through the first 15 minutes. But once everything starts making more sense you just become obsessed and intrigued by the story. I loved how it evolved through the 6 episodes and how every episode left you wantinf more. I can only recommend!

This doco series is mind blowing, a heart beating fast plot, keeps you with your Jaw open since the first episode! In an unbelievable story which was thought to be existed only in movies, you will be amazed and shocked by the characters and the way things develop. It reminds the story of the Israeli doco series "shadow of truth" and makes you understand that there are so many things that aren't known to us. Just watch it, it's worth it.

I'm a criminologist and have worked in criminal justice for 28 years. I watch a lot of true crime shows. This is not well made, and so does a disservice to the important message. It's slow, too long, confusing (unless you make notes, thank goodness I do this as a matter of course), and you hear the same music and see the same clips over and over. Watch something else, this is far too long and simply not good enough.

This is a very important subject about the innocent railroaded by the the cops and the prosecutors, sent to death row or life without parole. Unfortunately it's very poorly made and confusing.

The docu kept going back and forth between cases and it was easy to get confused. What isn't confusing, however, is the corruption that went on in Ada.

The story of two tragic deaths that occured in Ada, Oklahoma, back in the 1980's.

The murders of Debbie and Denice, and the subsequent investigation that followed.

I thoroughly enjoyed this series, at times I found it a little frustrating, I felt like it sensationalised the crimes in some instances, but generally it got the message across very well.

The two deaths are horrific, but arguably this series focuses more on the many men that were arrested for the crimes.

You will have to draw your own conclusions as to what was at play, and why several mens lives were destroyed by an incompetent prosecution team, I'm not one of life's conspiracy theorists, but some of the events you'll witness here are pretty shocking.

Some of the family accounts will have you in tears, it's easy to lose focus on the fact that two women died in horrific circumstances.

It's tragic from almost every angle. How many innocent men and women are languishing in Prisons?

Enthralling, 9/10.

Perfect story - not very well executed. Lazy however watch it and get educated.

Yes this is a good, entertaining, riveting, and informative web series. All the more so because it really happened.

But documentaries like this often have the same problem. They are not really documentaries. They are docudramas.

Too much time wasted with creepy music, suspensful video, intriguing audio, supposed reenactments and "unanswered" questions. (They almost always know the answers. They just hold them out to the end to keep us watching.)

I have the same problem with popular TV shows like 48 Hours, 20/20, and Dateline. About half way through, I'm always left saying, "Come on, come on, come on . . . what happened !?!?!" Bottomline, the story could have been told in half the time.

As far as the subject material, of course the lower class is more vulnerable to a corrupt system. They lack the education, information, connections and money to effectively maneuver the system.

Important story for those interested in such things. But could have been told better in half the time.

The rating of 8 is because of the subject material. Not the execution.

As most everyone has said in their reviews The story is so important. People need to know that there is corruption in support of law and order.

But it seems that for the sake of ratings and money the series was stretched out way too long to the point that it gets so confusing. Timelines are out of order and information is repeated in so many different ways that you lose focus.

I hope someone else does this properly so that people can really see just how corrupt the system is.

Many reviewers have expressed dissatisfaction with this documentary because it is "too slow" and "clunky". Yes, it kind of drags on here and there, and yes there are SO MANY people involved, but that's because the underlying truth is complicated and convoluted. It would be an egregious oversimplification if the documentary were presented in a simple linear, chronological style. If you enjoy true crime stories, give it a go and you won't be disappointed. ps. 'The Innocent Man' will undoubtedly be compared to 'Making A Murderer'. In my opinion MAM is a more shocking and infuriating story in part because (a) you get to know Steven Avery (who himself was wrongfully convicted) and his family and you start to empathize with them all, and b) the manipulation of Brendan Dassey, a minor, in the investigation and subsequent conviction. TIM doesn't get quite as close to the main subjects and as such it is easier to watch it with an objective mindset.

I will say the topic matter is very important and I'm glad we got the perspectives of most people involved so it wasn't as one sided as it could've been. I don't think there's any great conspiracy, I do think it was very severe negligence from the investigators involved however. It's everyones worst nightmare.

I enjoyed the series overall, nice editing - although some scenes were a bit slow at times, good interviews and an important topic.

I like this show but it annoys me to watch it as it is very easy to get confused or miss 3 seconds and be completely out the loop without having to rewind it, it is not simply because it is complex and in depth but the way the story is told is something else, not in any type of chronological order or seemingly any logical order, would have loved to have seen this real life story explained in a much clearer and generally more exciting way than what has been achieved here. Sorry.

There are a couple of run-around scenes wherein wrongfully convicted individuals doesn't seem to get the justice they are seeking. But I gave it an 8/10 rating cause it is a timely eye-opener that provides an in-depth look of the justice system in a small county.

This series is so gripping, intense, sad and great to binge. It has opened my eyes that in reality not all things go to plan. It shows you two murder cases and how they were "solved." It's so sad how many people are in prison that are completely innocent. This documentary made me really think about the justice system. I'm not from America but it was similar in my country. A very great series!