There were bits of Patton Oswald’s stand-up, along with some clips, and a lengthy recounting of his relationship with his wife. There were even Gummy Bears in what appeared to be a mason jar. I’m not sure how I feel about it. I had anticipated something centered on the Golden State Killer—perhaps an overview of his offenses followed by a look at the investigation that eventually led to his capture after so many years, which is typical for documentaries exploring similar subjects. However, the program delivered only a small portion of that. We heard from one victim, identified as victim #10, describing how he surprised her while she was playing the piano; this did address the Golden State Killer case. The investigation reports mentioned canals and drainage ditches. Mostly, though, it focused on Patton Oswald and his wife, his comedy routines, their courtship, and interviews with acquaintances of his wife discussing their relationship. To be honest, I’m not particularly familiar with Patton Oswald; I know he's famous and a comedian. The stand-up excerpts included weren't terrible—I found the jokes about his wife and true crime amusing because my wife enjoys the same things, which made me laugh... but I am completely certain that Patton Oswald wasn't the Golden State Killer, and marrying him certainly doesn’t make someone a victim of the Golden State Killer. After watching the initial episode, I was left with the impression that it concerned Michelle McNamara's interest in her husband more than the details of how the killer was apprehended... and I feel like I got shortchanged. That wasn’t the story I intended to watch.

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