Captive (2016)

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 9, 2016
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Alex McCown
    Dec 9, 2016
    67
    It’s a compelling topic, and the series certainly delivers the expected drama, albeit in a heavy-handed manner, meaning those looking for a docu-diversion should find it worthy of delving into.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Meredith Blake
    Dec 9, 2016
    70
    For now, Captive is a smart, character-driven documentary thriller that would benefit from a stronger throughline.
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  3. We Got This Covered
    Dec 9, 2016
    50
    Frequently, the reenactments aim for Hollywood-thriller levels of tension, relying on jump-scares, half-glimpsed shots of brutal violence, and a kinetic sense of disorder to convey their subject’s true horror. This proves both unnecessary and detrimental, cheapening the series’ impressive research and array of interviewees (hostages, hostage-takers, police, and many more) with melodramatic flourishes.
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