The Believable Unbelievable

Everyone is on the search for binge-worthy series these days and we are trying to suss out the good and avoid the bad and ugly -- of which there is a lot. While we still rely on Netflix we've also found excellent series on Crave, Amazon Prime, CBC Gem, Britbox, Apple TV+. In some instances we subscribe for a month, glut ourselves, then cancel. No, we are not just couch pommes de terre, but we've needed more screen diversion these days.

I've been trying to recall whether I blogged about the Netflix series Unbelievable. We watched it a few months ago and were captivated by this drama based on the actual events leading to the arrest of a serial rapist by two determined women cops collaborating from different jurisdictions. 



The acting is excellent and the story compelling. I was really intrigued by the portrayal of the one police woman  played with dignity by Merritt Wever. She is a family person and a Christian who goes to church regularly. What? No tortured past? Or screwed up relationships? When she is shown in church with her family they sing a song I recognized and the pastor seems like a decent guy. What's wrong with this picture? 

I'll be honest, I kept waiting to find our that there was something dark behind her determined and honest exterior -- a secret addiction? -- but she is consistent to the end. I would like to know more about the actual Detective Stacey Galbraith and her faith. She once offered :“I know He (God) gave me certain strengths, so I just have to use them. Even when it’s painful.”

I would certainly recommend Unbelievable, .if I haven't already!