Vindication

A lot of shows I watch, I only half watch, half listen; they're essentially background noise while I do stuff on my phone or laundry. This show I actually give it my full attention,I want to hear what each character says and see what's happening as it's happening. I had to do something on my phone during an episode, thought I could leave show running, had to rewind because the little I missed, I wanted it.

Kept seeing this show and passing it by for something else. The show is a little on the short end but somehow they developed all the characters over the course of the first season even for a show that tops out at around 30 min an episode. Very detailed, not a CSI, classic crime drama type show but goes into its own category telling a crime from start to finish where you as the viewer get details to solve the case. I'd recommend for somebody looking for something a little different in terms of a story being told of how a mystery gets solved.

The directing of this tv series is something special. Every shot is detailed with illustration that really draw in the audience. The power of it is reflective of a cinema feature. It's great for binging, especially during quarantine. Todd Terry does a great job in the role struggling with a foundational aspect of the stories. And I identify with that. The writers were graceful and precise while the director created a robust atmosphere in a fresh look for tv shows. I am watching again this time for photography appreciation. I'm clearly weird like that..

Vindication is my new favorite show. I enjoyed season 1 but become glued to season 2 staying up late because I had to find out what was happening next! So many times the show took some jaw dropping turns that I didn't see coming! But all suspense aside, I love all of these characters! They are flawed but enduring: Gary, Becky, Tre, Kris, Janet, Kevin--I love them all! And crime doesn't just happen in New York, DC or Chicago. It can happen in a small town in Texas where you know everyone. I love how the solving of a particular crime turns into a bigger life lesson for Gary Travis. Jarod O'Flaherty is a great writer and director! Season 3 the suspense was off the charts and I can't wait for season 4! :D.

Todd Terry stars in this police drama which has just enough police situations and just enough religion to satisfy both genres. This is now being shown on TCT and who knows they may order more episodes if it clicks with that audience.

Old fashioned detective Terry has the usual family problems with wife and teenage daughter. He seems surrounded by females and he's also showing the ropes as a training officer to a new female detective. I did have a chuckle when interviewing a witness he takes out his notepad and she her tablet. I feel for you, I can't get the hang of those things either.

The series is hardly likely to make prime time though.