Watched the first two episodes, and just am not feeling it; in particular, the pacing feels glacial. It does, however, feel like the first two episodes were stage-setting, and that I might be giving up just when the show is about to really get rolling.

Those who’ve watched the show: does it develop into something more once the opening formalities are out of the way?

I haven't seen it since it first came out but, as I remember, the first few episodes were no different in pacing than the rest of the series. I like Fincher generally, and I liked the show enough to watch the whole thing, but I have to admit it was pretty pedestrian in retrospect.

I enjoyed it. Not great but good.
It is indeed slow, but ultimately worth it.

Vibracobra wrote: Wed May 17, 2023 12:19 am I enjoyed it. Not great but good.
It is indeed slow, but ultimately worth it.

This is my take as well. Nothing extraordinary, but a decent show. I had read several of John Douglas and Mark Olshaker's books, so I was interested in the material.
My favorite eps were the Fincher-directed ones.

It was OK for a cop show. Anna Torv (Wendy Carr) and Cameron Britton (Ed Kemper) were particularly memorable performances.

Enjoyed this a lot. Second season dipped a bit, but the slow burn works for me.

If you enjoyed the film Zodiac this'll be up your alley.

I liked Tench and his family. Ed Kemper was very memorable. Holden and his girlfriend were the dullest story. Overall a very fine show.

I really liked it when the first two seasons aired. I've rewatched some of it and it doesn't land as well as I remembered. Essentially, my engagement in the series depends on whether I find the "serial killer of the week" interesting or not. Holt McCallany rocks in every episode though. Glad that guy finally got more recognition thanks to that role.