While the premise and synopsis of the show hint onto crime/docudrama/true crime thing, that's only a really small part of it. If I had to define Rectify with one word or trait, it would be it's humanity. It's a four season long dissection of a human condition, sometimes dour, sometimes magical.
It's a masterclass in drama, screen writing, storytelling, acting, directing and everything that one show is consisted of. Characters start like in any other show, but as more time pass and you spend it with them, you realize that they're more complex and above classic bad guy/good guy tropes. I would say that we don't even have classic heroes and villains here, just people, doing their damn best to carry on through life.
I came for the plot, but stayed for everything else, plot included. If you're not ready to shed tear or two per episode, then maybe it's not for you. But have in mind that this show will probably nudge you at least a bit to want to be a better person than you already are.
Only fault I have here is that it should probably be called "Life", and not "Rectify". Unfortunately, Life was already taken by that garbage of a show with Damien Lewis, so I guess "Rectify" will be second best choice.
For just sheer quality of the show and rare opportunity to watch something like this, even in the age of some truly awesome TV shows, I can only label Rectify as a must watch.
It's a masterclass in drama, screen writing, storytelling, acting, directing and everything that one show is consisted of. Characters start like in any other show, but as more time pass and you spend it with them, you realize that they're more complex and above classic bad guy/good guy tropes. I would say that we don't even have classic heroes and villains here, just people, doing their damn best to carry on through life.
I came for the plot, but stayed for everything else, plot included. If you're not ready to shed tear or two per episode, then maybe it's not for you. But have in mind that this show will probably nudge you at least a bit to want to be a better person than you already are.
Only fault I have here is that it should probably be called "Life", and not "Rectify". Unfortunately, Life was already taken by that garbage of a show with Damien Lewis, so I guess "Rectify" will be second best choice.
For just sheer quality of the show and rare opportunity to watch something like this, even in the age of some truly awesome TV shows, I can only label Rectify as a must watch.