The series follows murders that have not been fully disclosed. The series highlights eight bodies found in drainage canals and on abandoned back roads in Jennings and elsewhere. By examining the lives of young victims, the series reveals deep secrets embodying the painful reality of these young people before their death.
Has strong echoes of the Southern Gothic genre in filmed drama... That's partly about the visual language (the series looks amazing), but chiefly it's because of the enormous gap between the wealthy and the dirt poor.
Murder in the Bayou might be set up for guilty pleasure viewing except for the effort it puts into establishing the context of the community and the crimes and the empathy behind the camera.
