I consider this TV series among my all-time favorites, and it might even be one of the greatest ever produced. The performances, storytelling, and storyline are exceptionally crafted and distinctive. However, the high standards set by the initial episodes seem to lead some viewers to unfairly scrutinize later seasons. I believe season 8 was the only disappointing one, largely because of how the narrative wraps up; it…

My wife and I really enjoyed this series. If you’re into very dark, suspenseful stories with well-developed characters—even though there’s a surprising amount of gore—then give it a try. Let me caution you, though: quit watching after season 5. We both liked season 5, but the subsequent seasons were really disappointing for us. It seemed to take a wrong turn and completely spoiled what we enjoyed about it. You could …

This series rightfully earns its place among television’s best. A truly great program needs to feel fresh, avoiding the pitfall of feeling like assembled fragments from other shows or a retread of something familiar, even if audiences might not remember the original. The series achieves this originality through its central character: a serial killer portrayed as a hero, rather than just another slasher villain. He op…