Some critics, such as those at RogerEbert.com , criticized director Joshua Zeman for appearing to believe Terry’s unproven claims about a nationwide Satanic cult without providing enough pushback or counter-evidence.
Reviewers from The Chicago Sun-Times noted that the series is less about the killer, David Berkowitz, and more a tragic profile of investigative journalist Maury Terry , whose life was derailed by his obsessive pursuit of a multi-killer theory. The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness
The use of Paul Giamatti to voice Maury Terry's written notes received mixed reactions; some found it helpful for immersion, while reviewers from Decider and The Daily Texan found it "cheesy" or "distracting". Some critics, such as those at RogerEbert
According to reviews on IMDb , many viewers found the series gripping and appreciated the detailed breakdown of the police investigation's inconsistencies, even if they remained skeptical of the broader cult conspiracy. According to reviews on IMDb , many viewers