It's 1967 Los Angeles. LAPD detective Sam Hodiak (David Duchovny) searches for his ex Grace Karn and her politically active husband Ken's runaway daughter Emma. Sam uses young undercover detective Brian Shafe and rookie cop Charmain Tully. Brian deals with racial tension being married to African American Kristin. Emma has fallen under the influence of Charles Manson and joins his family. Manson tries to be a singer with Brian Wilson and rails for a race war eventually leading to the Tate-LaBianca murders.
This has a brooding mood that fits nicely with a grimy 60's vibe. Duchovny is a solid leading TV actor. His younger partner's story is good especially with his black wife and the racial clash. Emma Dumont provides the connective tissue between the two sides of the show and is overwhelmed by the responsibility. Her character never takes charge of her own story although she is suppose to submit to Manson. Gethin Anthony plays Manson functionally but he needs to overpower. The first season meanders. The second season is much more compelling with the most epic of the Manson story. The show has some interesting stuff.
This has a brooding mood that fits nicely with a grimy 60's vibe. Duchovny is a solid leading TV actor. His younger partner's story is good especially with his black wife and the racial clash. Emma Dumont provides the connective tissue between the two sides of the show and is overwhelmed by the responsibility. Her character never takes charge of her own story although she is suppose to submit to Manson. Gethin Anthony plays Manson functionally but he needs to overpower. The first season meanders. The second season is much more compelling with the most epic of the Manson story. The show has some interesting stuff.