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The Thing About Pam Review

For fans of the original Dateline coverage , the show offers a "prestige re-enactment" that highlights the stunning incompetence of local law enforcement. However, for those seeking a serious dramatic retelling, the "glossy" and satirical treatment of a real murder can feel "lackluster and gaudy".

Fast-paced and rhythmic, though some found the six episodes dragged by the end. The Thing About Pam

: The series leans heavily on its roots as an NBC News Dateline podcast . It features narration by Keith Morrison, whose distinctive folksy yet macabre voice-overs are a hallmark of the original reporting. For fans of the original Dateline coverage ,

For fans of the original Dateline coverage , the show offers a "prestige re-enactment" that highlights the stunning incompetence of local law enforcement. However, for those seeking a serious dramatic retelling, the "glossy" and satirical treatment of a real murder can feel "lackluster and gaudy".

Fast-paced and rhythmic, though some found the six episodes dragged by the end.

: The series leans heavily on its roots as an NBC News Dateline podcast . It features narration by Keith Morrison, whose distinctive folksy yet macabre voice-overs are a hallmark of the original reporting.