Aquarius (2015)

Cast

Kimi Hsia, Nicholas Teo, Johnny Lu, Amily Lou, Yang Li Yin, Janet Hsieh, Sampan Wu, Pan Ying Chu

Genre

drama television series, LGBT-related television series, true crime

Country

United States

Length

2 seasons, 26 episodes

Rated

TV-14

Rating

6.5 of 10 from 190 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 1960s Los Angeles, a detective investigates the early activities of Charles Manson and his followers. The show mixes fictional characters with real events from the era.

periodgrittytensemelancholicatmosphericslow-burnhistoricalsomber

What happens

Aquarius is an American period crime drama television series created by John McNamara that aired on NBC from May 28, 2015, to September 10, 2016. Set in 1967 Los Angeles, the series explores the intersection of historical and fictional narratives, focusing on real-life figures and events while incorporating fictional characters and stories. The show primarily follows LAPD Detective Sam Hodiak (played by David Duchovny), who investigates the rise of Charles Manson (Gethin Anthony) and the infamous Manson Family. The plot delves into themes of crime, counterculture, and social upheaval during the turbulent 1960s. Aquarius received positive reviews from television critics, with praise for its period detail, storytelling, and David Duchovny's performance. It was among the eight series to receive the Critics' Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series in 2015. Despite its initial success, Aquarius struggled with ratings, and was eventually cancelled by NBC on October 1, 2016, after two seasons. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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