But seriously, I watch it for a lot of reasons but the main thing I really notice about the show is how great the characters are? Like even if you’re not super in to crime procedurals, the characters on this show are so compelling and complex, they’re reason enough alone to watch. The dynamic between Martin and Malcolm is so fun to watch and you truly never know what’s going to happen next with them. Malcolm himself is just such an intriguing character and so easy to get invested in. He’s also a great, nuanced portrayal of what it’s like to be mentally ill/deal with trauma so that’s an added bonus for me since we rarely see that kind of thing portrayed well on tv. AND SO MUCH FOUND FAMILY??? Like literally all the found family, this show acts so gritty and tough with it’s horrible lighting but at the center it’s about family and what people will do for each other and how a family tries to get through something as horrific as a man they all loved being a serial killer. So yeah tldr the show has amazing characters, compelling mysteries, a surprisingly good sense of humor for a drama, and super talented actors #prodigalsonemmyWHEN